De Cuyper vs Branthwaite
— who to buy for GW8?
Buy De Cuyper over Branthwaite this week.
De Cuyper edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 4/5), higher projected xP (4.5), better recent form (10.5).
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Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £5.3m✓ | Price | £5.5m |
| 41.2% | Ownership | 2.4% |
| 59✓ | Total points | 31 |
| 2✓ | Goals | 0 |
| 3✓ | Assists | 0 |
| 5✓ | Clean sheets | 3 |
| 8✓ | Bonus points | 0 |
| 10.5✓ | Form (last 30 days) | 2.0 |
| 8.4✓ | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 4.2 |
| 4.5✓ | Next fixture xP | 1.1 |
| 25.3✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 16.7 |
| 1.8✓ | xG this season | 0.3 |
| 0.8✓ | xA this season | 0.1 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
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De Cuyper vs Branthwaite — Common Questions
Should I buy De Cuyper or Branthwaite in FPL?
Buy De Cuyper over Branthwaite this week. De Cuyper edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 4/5), higher projected xP (4.5), better recent form (10.5). De Cuyper costs £5.3m and Branthwaite costs £5.5m — the price gap is £0.2m.
De Cuyper or Branthwaite — who should I captain GW8?
Onside recommends De Cuyper as the captain pick for GW8. De Cuyper edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 4/5), higher projected xP (4.5), better recent form (10.5).
How do De Cuyper and Branthwaite compare statistically?
This season: De Cuyper has 2 goals + 3 assists (59 pts, £5.3m). Branthwaite has 0 goals + 0 assists (31 pts, £5.5m). De Cuyper lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — De Cuyper or Branthwaite?
GW8: De Cuyper plays @ LIV (D4) and Branthwaite plays @ ARS (D5). De Cuyper has the easier fixture.
Do De Cuyper or Branthwaite take set pieces?
De Cuyper takes corners for Brighton. Branthwaite does not take set pieces.
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