Daizen Maeda — Midfielder, Ipswich Town
IPSIs Maeda worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Maeda scored 1 goal and provided 0 assists for Ipswich Town in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.3m, Maeda has accumulated 18 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Maeda has averaged 2.4 points per game (form: 3.3). GW9: @ HUL (difficulty 2/5, 2.5 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 12.3 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 92.5 xP at 0% ownership — top 30% of the game, and few rivals have him.
Maeda projects 2.5 — 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 Maeda a 52% chance of starting Gameweek 9.
Based on 8 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 58%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Maeda scores 6+ in 16 of 100 gameweeks at this projection (16%)
Each square is a gameweek at the engine’s current projection for Maeda. Acid squares are the weeks he scores six or more — usually a goal, or an assist or clean sheet with bonus. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | NFO (H) | 17' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 7 | MCI (A) | 70' | 1/0 | 7 |
| 6 | FUL (H) | 80' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 5 | EVE (A) | 16' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 4 | CRY (A) | 27' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 3 | LIV (H) | 65' | 0/0 | 2 |
How accurate have our Maeda projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Maeda actually scored. Across 5 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 1.4 points and the official FPL projection by 1.5 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 1.9 | 2.0 | 2 | 79 | FPL |
| GW2 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 2 | 72 | FPL |
| GW3 | 2.7 | 1.0 | 2 | 65 | Onside |
| GW4 | 3.6 | 2.0 | 1 | 27 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW5 | 2.7 | 1.8 | 1 | 16 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW6 | 2.5 | 1.4 | 2 | 80 | Onside |
| GW7 | 1.9 | 1.0 | 7 | 70 | 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
- Goals671
- Assists00
- Expected goals801.11
- Expected assists220.04
- Expected GI691.15
Underlying
- Minutes65426
- Starts605
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total5572
Creativity / ICT
- Threat7978
- Creativity3624
- Influence6371
- ICT index5917.0
Before the deadline, check these
- FPL injury news →63 ruled out · 26 doubtful · 3 suspended
- FPL price changes tonight →Isak leads the risers · João Pedro 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 77.9%
Frequently Asked Questions
Powered by Onside AI engine
Will Maeda start in Gameweek 9?
Onside gives Maeda a 52% chance of starting Gameweek 9, from 8 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 Maeda worth captaining in GW9?
According to Onside's AI engine, Maeda is a differential captain option (low-ownership) for GW9 with 2.5 projected points. 2.5 xP at 0% ownership — top 30% of the game, and few rivals have him.
How many goals has Maeda scored this season in FPL?
Maeda has scored 1 goal and provided 0 assists for Ipswich Town in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 18 points.
Is Maeda fit to play?
Maeda is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Maeda take set pieces for Ipswich Town?
Maeda is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Ipswich Town in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Maeda cost in FPL?
Maeda currently costs £5.3m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 18 total points this season, that is 3.4 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Maeda's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 12.3 points for Maeda across the next 6 gameweeks including 2.5 points in GW9 away at HUL. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Maeda worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.3m, the Onside model projects 12+ points for Maeda 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 Maeda's FPL fixture run look like?
Maeda has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 12.3 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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