Walter Benítez
- £4.5m
- Price
- 0
- Total pts
- 0.0
- Form
- 0.1%
- Owned
Walter Benítez costs £4.5m in FPL 2026/27, is a goalkeeper for Crystal Palace, and the Onside model projects 11+ points across Benitez's next 6 fixtures. Owned by 0.1% of managers. Next fixture GW2: vs MCI — projected 1.9 xP.
Is Benitez worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Benitez kept 0 clean sheets with 0 bonus points as Crystal Palace's FPL goalkeeper in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.5m, Benitez has accumulated 0 total FPL points this season. Over the last 1 gameweek, Benitez has averaged 0.0 points per game (form: 0.0). GW2: vs MCI (difficulty 4/5, 1.9 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 11.7 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Goalkeeper · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Next gameweek prediction
GW 2Projected 1.9 xP — below captain floor.
Onside gives Benitez a 9% chance of starting Gameweek 2.
Based on his 2025/26 start rate blended with this summer’s pre-season XIs — no 2026/27 minutes exist yet. Model confidence 24%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.
6-GW outlook
Projected xPLast 10 GWs
Points trend| GW | Opp | Min | G/A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | EVE (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
Season stats vs goalkeepers
Percentile rankDefence
- Clean sheets00
Underlying
- Minutes00
- Starts00
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total00
Creativity / ICT
- Threat00
- Creativity00
- Influence00
- ICT index00.0
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Benitez start in Gameweek 2?
Onside gives Benitez a 9% chance of starting Gameweek 2, from his 2025/26 start rate and this summer’s pre-season XIs. That is the probability he is named in the starting XI, not the probability he features — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Is Benitez worth captaining in GW2?
According to Onside's AI engine, Benitez is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW2 with 1.9 projected points. Projected 1.9 xP — below captain floor.
How many goals has Benitez scored this season in FPL?
Benitez has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 0 points.
Is Benitez fit to play?
Benitez is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Benitez take set pieces for Crystal Palace?
Benitez is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Crystal Palace in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Benitez cost in FPL?
Benitez currently costs £4.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27.
What are Benitez's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 11.7 points for Benitez across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.9 points in GW2 vs MCI. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Benitez worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.5m, the Onside model projects 11+ points for Benitez 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 Benitez's FPL fixture run look like?
Benitez has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 11.7 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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