Jefferson Lerma Solís — Midfielder, Crystal Palace

Is Lerma worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Lerma scored 1 goal and provided 0 assists for Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.8m, Lerma has accumulated 10 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Lerma has averaged 2.0 points per game (form: 4.5). GW8: vs NEW (difficulty 3/5, 3.1 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 11.4 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 83.1 xP next gameweek — top 12% of the game, a strong captain option.
Onside gives Lerma a 28% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 4 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.
Lerma returns in 22 of 100 gameweeks at this projection (22%)
Each square is a gameweek at the engine’s current projection for Lerma. 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) | 37' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | NFO (H) | 71' | 1/0 | 8 |
| 5 | LEE (A) | 45' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | IPS (H) | 6' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 3 | FUL (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 2 | MCI (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
How accurate have our Lerma projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Lerma 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.3 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW2 | 1.7 | 1.5 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW4 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1 | 6 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0 | 45 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW6 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 8 | 71 | Onside |
| GW7 | 0.4 | 0.3 | 1 | 37 | 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
- Assists00
- Expected goals800.94
- Expected assists130.01
- Expected GI660.95
Underlying
- Minutes42159
- Starts281
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total4034
Creativity / ICT
- Threat7876
- Creativity142
- Influence6166
- ICT index5114.5
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Lerma start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Lerma a 28% chance of starting Gameweek 8, 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 Lerma worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Lerma is a strong captain option for GW8 with 3.1 projected points. 3.1 xP next gameweek — top 12% of the game, a strong captain option.
How many goals has Lerma scored this season in FPL?
Lerma has scored 1 goal and provided 0 assists for Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 10 points.
Is Lerma fit to play?
Lerma is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Lerma take set pieces for Crystal Palace?
Lerma is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Crystal Palace in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Lerma cost in FPL?
Lerma currently costs £4.8m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 10 total points this season, that is 2.1 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Lerma's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 11.4 points for Lerma across the next 6 gameweeks including 3.1 points in GW8 vs NEW. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Lerma worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.8m, the Onside model projects 11+ points for Lerma 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 Lerma's FPL fixture run look like?
Lerma has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 11.4 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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