Carlos Baleba — Midfielder, Man Utd

Is Baleba worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Baleba scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Man Utd in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.9m, Baleba has accumulated 8 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Baleba has averaged 1.6 points per game (form: 2.0). GW10: vs AVL (difficulty 3/5, 1.2 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 7.2 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 101.2 xP next gameweek — outside the top 71% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Baleba projects 1.2 — but FPL points come in lumps
Chances from 3,000 simulated matches for this fixture, calibrated against three seasons of real outcomes, before any captain doubling.
Onside gives Baleba a 49% chance of starting Gameweek 10.
Based on 4 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 78%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | CHE (A) | 57' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 8 | BOU (H) | 71' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 7 | LEE (A) | 73' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 6 | TOT (H) | 31' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 5 | FUL (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | MCI (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
How accurate have our Baleba projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Baleba actually scored. Too few graded gameweeks so far to average meaningfully on this player, so no average is claimed — the individual weeks are below, and the site-wide record across every player is on the accuracy page.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW6 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 3 | 31 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 2 | 73 | Onside |
| GW8 | 0.3 | 1.0 | 2 | 71 | FPL |
| GW9 | 0.6 | 1.7 | 1 | 57 | under 60 mins — not graded |
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
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals320.14
- Expected assists230.05
- Expected GI210.19
Underlying
- Minutes39232
- Starts403
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total3133
Creativity / ICT
- Threat229
- Creativity3428
- Influence2719
- ICT index245.5
Before the deadline, check these
Baleba is flagged (50% chance of playing): Hamstring injury - 50% chance of playing. See every flagged FPL player in the injury news.
- FPL injury news →62 ruled out · 18 doubtful · 7 suspended
- FPL price changes tonight →Manzambi leads the risers · B.Fernandes the fallers
- FPL predicted points →Onside xP for every player, graded after the gameweek
- Predicted line-ups →Every club’s likely XI from who actually starts
- FPL statistics →Haaland is the most owned, at 79.0%
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Baleba start in Gameweek 10?
Onside gives Baleba a 49% chance of starting Gameweek 10, from 4 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 Baleba worth captaining in GW10?
According to Onside's AI engine, Baleba is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW10 with 1.2 projected points. 1.2 xP next gameweek — outside the top 71% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Baleba scored this season in FPL?
Baleba has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Man Utd in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 8 points.
Is Baleba fit to play? What is their injury status?
Baleba is currently doubtful (50% chance of playing next). Latest update: Hamstring injury - 50% chance of playing Always check for team news before the FPL deadline.
Does Baleba take set pieces for Man Utd?
Baleba is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Man Utd in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Baleba cost in FPL?
Baleba currently costs £4.9m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 8 total points this season, that is 1.6 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Baleba's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 7.2 points for Baleba across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.2 points in GW10 vs AVL. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Baleba worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.9m, the Onside model projects 7+ points for Baleba 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 Baleba's FPL fixture run look like?
Baleba has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 7.2 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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