Jean-Philippe Mateta — Forward, Crystal Palace
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— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Mateta scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £6.3m, Mateta has accumulated 3 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Mateta has averaged 0.2 points per game (form: 0.5). GW8: vs NEW (difficulty 3/5, 1.2 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 18.7 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Forward · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 81.2 xP next gameweek — outside the top 43% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Mateta a 51% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 2 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 78%. 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 | BHA (A) | 29' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | NFO (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | LEE (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | IPS (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 3 | FUL (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 2 | MCI (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
How accurate have our Mateta projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Mateta 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 | 3.5 | 2.1 | 2 | 62 | FPL |
| GW2 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 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 forwards
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals531.16
- Expected assists350.03
- Expected GI511.19
Underlying
- Minutes3391
- Starts371
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total2-1
Creativity / ICT
- Threat2517
- Creativity3113
- Influence204
- ICT index223.4
Set-piece role · Crystal Palace
FPL official designation: #1 for penalties.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Mateta start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Mateta a 51% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 2 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 Mateta worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Mateta is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 1.2 projected points. 1.2 xP next gameweek — outside the top 43% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Mateta scored this season in FPL?
Mateta has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 3 points.
Is Mateta fit to play?
Mateta is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Mateta take set pieces for Crystal Palace?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Mateta is Crystal Palace's primary penalty taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Mateta cost in FPL?
Mateta currently costs £6.3m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 3 total points this season, that is 0.5 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Mateta's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 18.7 points for Mateta across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.2 points in GW8 vs NEW. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Mateta worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £6.3m, the Onside model projects 18+ points for Mateta 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 Mateta's FPL fixture run look like?
Mateta has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 18.7 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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