Yasin Ayari — Midfielder, Brighton

Is Ayari worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Ayari scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist for Brighton in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.4m, Ayari has accumulated 31 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Ayari has averaged 5.8 points per game (form: 8.0). GW8: @ LIV (difficulty 4/5, 5.3 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 21.8 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 85.3 xP next gameweek — #9 on the captain board, a strong captain option.
Onside gives Ayari a 97% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 6 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 88%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Ayari returns in 52 of 100 gameweeks at this projection (52%)
Each square is a gameweek at the engine’s current projection for Ayari. Acid squares are the weeks he returns — a goal, an assist, a clean-sheet-level score. The grey ones are the blanks nobody puts in the highlight reel.
The shape, not just the number: a high projection with many grey squares is a different bet from the same projection concentrated in acid.
6-GW outlook
Projected xPLast 10 GWs
Points trend| GW | Opp | Min | G/A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | CRY (H) | 80' | 1/1 | 13 |
| 6 | SUN (A) | 87' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 5 | ARS (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 4 | COV (A) | 90' | 1/0 | 8 |
| 3 | LEE (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 2 | CHE (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
How accurate have our Ayari projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Ayari actually scored. Across 6 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 3.3 points and the official FPL projection by 3.4 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.5 | 2.0 | 2 | 63 | FPL |
| GW2 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW3 | 1.8 | 1.0 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW4 | 1.3 | 0.5 | 8 | 90 | Onside |
| GW5 | 1.6 | 1.0 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW6 | 2.2 | 2.4 | 3 | 87 | FPL |
| GW7 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 13 | 80 | FPL |
Rows under 60 minutes are shown but excluded from the averages, the same scope guard the site-wide graded record uses. The full dataset for every player is published as CSV under CC BY 4.0. Last graded .
Season stats vs midfielders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals872
- Assists681
- Expected goals831.14
- Expected assists500.20
- Expected GI761.34
Underlying
- Minutes78500
- Starts746
- Bonus pts762
- BPS total82115
Creativity / ICT
- Threat85107
- Creativity5756
- Influence7493
- ICT index7324.8
Set-piece role · Brighton
FPL official designation: #2 for direct free-kicks.
Frequently Asked Questions
Powered by Onside AI engine
Will Ayari start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Ayari a 97% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 6 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 Ayari worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Ayari is a strong captain option for GW8 with 5.3 projected points. 5.3 xP next gameweek — #9 on the captain board, a strong captain option.
How many goals has Ayari scored this season in FPL?
Ayari has scored 2 goals and provided 1 assist for Brighton in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 31 points.
Is Ayari fit to play?
Ayari is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Ayari take set pieces for Brighton?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Ayari is Brighton's shared free-kick taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Ayari cost in FPL?
Ayari currently costs £5.4m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 31 total points this season, that is 5.7 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Ayari's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 21.8 points for Ayari across the next 6 gameweeks including 5.3 points in GW8 away at LIV. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Ayari worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.4m, the Onside model projects 21+ points for Ayari 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 Ayari's FPL fixture run look like?
Ayari has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 21.8 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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