Jair Paula da Cunha Filho — Defender, Nott'm Forest
NFOIs Jair Cunha worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Jair Cunha scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists with 1 clean sheet for Nott'm Forest in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.4m, Jair Cunha has accumulated 13 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Jair Cunha has averaged 2.2 points per game (form: 1.0). GW8: @ IPS (difficulty 2/5, 0.6 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 10.8 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Defender · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 80.6 xP next gameweek — outside the top 81% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Jair Cunha a 91% 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 | ARS (H) | 84' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 6 | CRY (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | COV (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 4 | AVL (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 3 | TOT (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 8 |
| 2 | LIV (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
How accurate have our Jair Cunha projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Jair Cunha actually scored. Across 5 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 2.3 points and the official FPL projection by 2.3 — further out than FPL, on this player.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.2 | 1.7 | 1 | 90 | FPL |
| GW2 | 2.1 | 1.7 | 1 | 90 | FPL |
| GW3 | 1.9 | 0.5 | 8 | 90 | Onside |
| GW4 | 2.0 | 0.7 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW5 | 3.2 | 1.9 | 1 | 90 | FPL |
| GW6 | 2.1 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 2.1 | 0.3 | 2 | 84 | Onside |
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 defenders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals420.05
- Expected assists280.03
- Expected GI300.08
Defence
- Clean sheets461
Underlying
- Minutes60444
- Starts535
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total5345
Creativity / ICT
- Threat214
- Creativity5025
- Influence5379
- ICT index4310.8
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Jair Cunha start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Jair Cunha a 91% 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 Jair Cunha worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Jair Cunha is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 0.6 projected points. 0.6 xP next gameweek — outside the top 81% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Jair Cunha scored this season in FPL?
Jair Cunha has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Nott'm Forest in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 13 points.
Is Jair Cunha fit to play?
Jair Cunha is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Jair Cunha take set pieces for Nott'm Forest?
Jair Cunha is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Nott'm Forest in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Jair Cunha cost in FPL?
Jair Cunha currently costs £4.4m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 13 total points this season, that is 3.0 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Jair Cunha's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 10.8 points for Jair Cunha across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.6 points in GW8 away at IPS. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Jair Cunha worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.4m, the Onside model projects 10+ points for Jair Cunha 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 Jair Cunha's FPL fixture run look like?
Jair Cunha has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 10.8 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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