Diarra
SUNSunderlandMIDDoubtful

Habib Diarra

Midfielder · FPL ID 543
£5.5m
Price
5
Total pts
2.5
Form
0.1%
Owned

Habib Diarra costs £5.5m in FPL 2026/27, is a midfielder for Sunderland, and the Onside model projects 11+ points across Diarra's next 6 fixtures. Owned by 0.1% of managers. Next fixture GW3: at BRE — projected 1.9 xP.

Unspecified injury - 75% chance of playing
Updated 30 Aug, 16:30
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Is Diarra worth picking in FPL 2026/27?

Diarra is a midfielder for Sunderland, priced at £5.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27, and Onside projects 11+ points over his next 6 gameweeks. Onside gives Diarra a 7% chance of starting Gameweek 3, from 2 gameweeks of 26/27 team-sheet evidence. Full verdict, ownership, fixture run and set-piece role below, updated live from the official FPL data.

— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.

LIVEDiarra 7% to start · Gameweek 3

Season Summary

Diarra scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist for Sunderland in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.5m, Diarra has accumulated 5 total FPL points this season. Over the last 2 gameweeks, Diarra has averaged 2.5 points per game (form: 2.5). GW3: @ BRE (difficulty 3/5, 1.9 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 11.1 total xP.

Premier League Stats

Midfielder · Season 26/27

Live

On the Pitch

0Starts
28Mins
0Goals
1Assists

Expected Stats

0.03xG
0.16xA
0.19xGI

Next gameweek prediction

GW 3
Not a captain
1.9xP next match

1.9 xP next gameweek — outside the top 33% of the game, so not an armband candidate.

vs (A)
BRE
BRE
Diff3
Sat 05 Sept, 14:00
Next 6 GWs total11.1 xP
Start probability · Onside model

Onside gives Diarra a 7% chance of starting Gameweek 3.

7%
UNLIKELY

Based on 2 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 43%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.

Next six — difficulty ramp
GW3
BRE (A)
3
GW4
ARS (H)
4
GW5
MCI (A)
5
GW6
BHA (H)
2
GW7
BOU (A)
3
GW8
LEE (H)
2

6-GW outlook

Projected xP
1.9BREA · GW31.6ARSH · GW41.3MCIA · GW52.2BHAH · GW61.9BOUA · GW72.2LEEH · GW8

Last 10 GWs

Points trend
GWOppMinG/APts
2FUL (H)18'0/14
1IPS (A)10'0/01

Season stats vs midfielders

Percentile rank

Attack

  • Goals
    0
    0
  • Assists
    83
    1
  • Expected goals
    44
    0.03
  • Expected assists
    71
    0.16
  • Expected GI
    54
    0.19

Underlying

  • Minutes
    25
    28
  • Starts
    0
    0
  • Bonus pts
    0
    0
  • BPS total
    50
    18

Creativity / ICT

  • Threat
    44
    2
  • Creativity
    23
    1
  • Influence
    24
    0
  • ICT index
    23
    0.3

Set-piece role · Sunderland

Penaltiesprimary

FPL official designation: #1 for penalties.

Frequently Asked Questions

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Will Diarra start in Gameweek 3?

Onside gives Diarra a 7% chance of starting Gameweek 3, from 2 gameweeks of 26/27 team-sheet evidence. That is the probability he is named in the starting XI, not the probability he features — a substitute appearance is not a start.

Is Diarra worth captaining in GW3?

According to Onside's AI engine, Diarra is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW3 with 1.9 projected points. 1.9 xP next gameweek — outside the top 33% of the game, so not an armband candidate.

How many goals has Diarra scored this season in FPL?

Diarra has scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist for Sunderland in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 5 points.

Is Diarra fit to play? What is their injury status?

Diarra is currently doubtful (75% chance of playing next). Latest update: Unspecified injury - 75% chance of playing Always check for team news before the FPL deadline.

Does Diarra take set pieces for Sunderland?

Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Diarra is Sunderland's primary penalty taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.

How much does Diarra cost in FPL?

Diarra currently costs £5.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 5 total points this season, that is 0.9 points per million — moderate value for the price.

What are Diarra's projected points in FPL?

The Onside model projects 11.1 points for Diarra across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.9 points in GW3 away at BRE. Projections refresh after every played match.

Is Diarra worth it in FPL 26/27?

At £5.5m, the Onside model projects 11+ points for Diarra over the next 6 gameweeks — weigh that projection against alternatives at the same price before committing. Projections update after every match, so check again near the deadline.

What does Diarra's FPL fixture run look like?

Diarra has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 11.1 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.

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