Groß vs Barnes
— who to buy for GW8?
Buy Groß over Barnes this week.
Groß edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (3.1), better recent form (5.5).
Decided on Groß? Finish the job:
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £6.2m | Price | ✓£6.1m |
| 45.5% | Ownership | 7.7% |
| 58✓ | Total points | 32 |
| 3✓ | Goals | 1 |
| 6✓ | Assists | 3 |
| 9✓ | Bonus points | 3 |
| 5.5✓ | Form (last 30 days) | 2.0 |
| 8.6✓ | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 5.4 |
| 3.1✓ | Next fixture xP | 1.7 |
| 28.4✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 20.4 |
| 2.2✓ | xG this season | 1.2 |
| 1.2✓ | xA this season | 0.9 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
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Groß vs Barnes — Common Questions
Should I buy Groß or Barnes in FPL?
Buy Groß over Barnes this week. Groß edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (3.1), better recent form (5.5). Groß costs £6.2m and Barnes costs £6.1m — the price gap is £0.1m.
Groß or Barnes — who should I captain GW8?
Onside recommends Groß as the captain pick for GW8. Groß edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (3.1), better recent form (5.5).
How do Groß and Barnes compare statistically?
This season: Groß has 3 goals + 6 assists (58 pts, £6.2m). Barnes has 1 goals + 3 assists (32 pts, £6.1m). Groß lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Groß or Barnes?
GW8: Groß plays @ LIV (D4) and Barnes plays @ CRY (D3). Barnes has the easier fixture.
Do Groß or Barnes take set pieces?
Groß takes penalties and free kicks and corners for Brighton. Barnes takes corners for Newcastle.
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