Cody Gakpo — Midfielder, Liverpool
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— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Gakpo scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists for Liverpool in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £7.1m, Gakpo has accumulated 32 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Gakpo has averaged 3.0 points per game (form: 0.0). GW8: vs BHA (difficulty 3/5, 0.7 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 18.0 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 80.7 xP next gameweek — outside the top 71% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Gakpo a 75% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 5 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.
6-GW outlook
Projected xPLast 10 GWs
Points trend| GW | Opp | Min | G/A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | BRE (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 6 | MCI (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | BOU (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 4 | FUL (H) | 30' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 3 | IPS (A) | 90' | 0/2 | 11 |
| 2 | NFO (H) | 70' | 0/1 | 5 |
How accurate have our Gakpo projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Gakpo actually scored. Across 4 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 5.2 points and the official FPL projection by 5.3 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.1 | 2.5 | 12 | 90 | Onside |
| GW2 | 1.8 | 2.5 | 5 | 70 | FPL |
| GW3 | 3.6 | 6.0 | 11 | 90 | FPL |
| GW4 | 6.0 | 9.3 | 1 | 30 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW5 | 4.1 | 7.2 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW6 | 3.1 | 5.8 | 0 | 0 | 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
- Goals691
- Assists953
- Expected goals720.64
- Expected assists991.71
- Expected GI902.35
Underlying
- Minutes64370
- Starts554
- Bonus pts935
- BPS total80113
Creativity / ICT
- Threat7570
- Creativity86149
- Influence90133
- ICT index8535.2
Set-piece role · Liverpool
FPL official designation: #3 for penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Gakpo start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Gakpo a 75% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 5 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 Gakpo worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Gakpo is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 0.7 projected points. 0.7 xP next gameweek — outside the top 71% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Gakpo scored this season in FPL?
Gakpo has scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists for Liverpool in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 32 points.
Is Gakpo fit to play?
Gakpo is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Gakpo take set pieces for Liverpool?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Gakpo is Liverpool's backup penalty taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Gakpo cost in FPL?
Gakpo currently costs £7.1m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 32 total points this season, that is 4.5 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Gakpo's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 18.0 points for Gakpo across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.7 points in GW8 vs BHA. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Gakpo worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £7.1m, the Onside model projects 18+ points for Gakpo 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 Gakpo's FPL fixture run look like?
Gakpo has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 18.0 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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