Daichi Kamada — Midfielder, Crystal Palace
Onside verdictHas started every game and is creating most of what Palace make. A nailed £5.0m midfielder.

Is Kamada worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Kamada scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists for Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.0m, Kamada has accumulated 30 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Kamada has averaged 5.0 points per game (form: 4.5). GW8: vs NEW (difficulty 3/5, 2.8 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 15.5 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 82.8 xP at 1% ownership — top 14% of the game, and few rivals have him.
Onside gives Kamada a 97% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 7 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.
Kamada returns in 16 of 100 gameweeks at this projection (16%)
Each square is a gameweek at the engine’s current projection for Kamada. 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 | BHA (A) | 80' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | NFO (H) | 89' | 1/0 | 8 |
| 5 | LEE (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 4 | IPS (H) | 83' | 0/2 | 8 |
| 3 | FUL (A) | 88' | 0/1 | 5 |
| 2 | MCI (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
How accurate have our Kamada projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Kamada actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 2.4 points and the official FPL projection by 2.8 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW2 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 2 | 90 | Onside |
| GW3 | 2.8 | 2.5 | 5 | 88 | Onside |
| GW4 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 8 | 83 | Onside |
| GW5 | 2.6 | 4.5 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW6 | 2.2 | 3.6 | 8 | 89 | FPL |
| GW7 | 2.4 | 3.7 | 1 | 80 | 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 midfielders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals691
- Assists953
- Expected goals760.81
- Expected assists670.43
- Expected GI741.24
Underlying
- Minutes92610
- Starts837
- Bonus pts691
- BPS total91144
Creativity / ICT
- Threat7263
- Creativity7198
- Influence90136
- ICT index7929.7
Set-piece role · Crystal Palace
FPL official designation: #3 for corners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Kamada start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Kamada a 97% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 7 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 Kamada worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Kamada is a differential captain option (low-ownership) for GW8 with 2.8 projected points. 2.8 xP at 1% ownership — top 14% of the game, and few rivals have him.
How many goals has Kamada scored this season in FPL?
Kamada has scored 1 goal and provided 3 assists for Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 30 points.
Is Kamada fit to play?
Kamada is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Kamada take set pieces for Crystal Palace?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Kamada is Crystal Palace's backup corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Kamada cost in FPL?
Kamada currently costs £5.0m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 30 total points this season, that is 6.0 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Kamada's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 15.5 points for Kamada across the next 6 gameweeks including 2.8 points in GW8 vs NEW. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Kamada worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.0m, the Onside model projects 15+ points for Kamada 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 Kamada's FPL fixture run look like?
Kamada has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 15.5 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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