Eddie Nketiah
- £5.5m
- Price
- 7
- Total pts
- 1.8
- Form
- 0.6%
- Owned
Eddie Nketiah costs £5.5m in FPL 2026/27, is a forward for Crystal Palace, and the Onside model projects 8+ points across Nketiah's next 6 fixtures. Owned by 0.6% of managers. Next fixture GW5: at LEE — projected 1.4 xP.
Is Nketiah worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Nketiah scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist for Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.5m, Nketiah has accumulated 7 total FPL points this season. Over the last 4 gameweeks, Nketiah has averaged 1.8 points per game (form: 1.8). GW5: @ LEE (difficulty 3/5, 1.4 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 8.4 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Forward · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 51.4 xP next gameweek — outside the top 48% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Nketiah a 29% chance of starting Gameweek 5.
Based on 3 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.
6-GW outlook
Projected xPLast 10 GWs
Points trend| GW | Opp | Min | G/A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | IPS (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 3 | FUL (A) | 45' | 0/1 | 4 |
| 2 | MCI (H) | 67' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 1 | EVE (A) | 55' | 0/0 | 1 |
How accurate have our Nketiah projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Nketiah 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 | 1.8 | 1 | 55 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW2 | 1.5 | 1.8 | 2 | 67 | FPL |
| GW3 | 5.3 | 1.5 | 4 | 45 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW4 | 4.2 | 1.0 | 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
- Assists741
- Expected goals741.10
- Expected assists960.58
- Expected GI841.68
Underlying
- Minutes58167
- Starts643
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total6236
Creativity / ICT
- Threat6050
- Creativity7846
- Influence6234
- ICT index6813.0
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Nketiah start in Gameweek 5?
Onside gives Nketiah a 29% chance of starting Gameweek 5, from 3 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 Nketiah worth captaining in GW5?
According to Onside's AI engine, Nketiah is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW5 with 1.4 projected points. 1.4 xP next gameweek — outside the top 48% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Nketiah scored this season in FPL?
Nketiah has scored 0 goals and provided 1 assist for Crystal Palace in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 7 points.
Is Nketiah fit to play? What is their injury status?
Nketiah is currently doubtful (75% chance of playing next). Latest update: Unspecified injury - 75% chance of playing Always check for team news before the FPL deadline.
Does Nketiah take set pieces for Crystal Palace?
Nketiah 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 Nketiah cost in FPL?
Nketiah currently costs £5.5m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 7 total points this season, that is 1.3 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Nketiah's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 8.4 points for Nketiah across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.4 points in GW5 away at LEE. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Nketiah worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.5m, the Onside model projects 8+ points for Nketiah 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 Nketiah's FPL fixture run look like?
Nketiah has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 8.4 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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