Martin Ødegaard — Midfielder, Arsenal
Onside verdictThe cheaper way into the Arsenal attack, and in line for penalties while Saka is out.
ARSIs Ødegaard worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Ødegaard scored 3 goals and provided 0 assists for Arsenal in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £6.7m, Ødegaard has accumulated 50 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Ødegaard has averaged 4.2 points per game (form: 4.2). GW11: @ NEW (difficulty 3/5, 4.1 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 20.1 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 114.1 xP next gameweek — #9 on the captain board, a strong captain option.
Ødegaard projects 4.1 — 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 Ødegaard a 97% chance of starting Gameweek 11.
Based on 8 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 90%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Ødegaard scores 6+ in 28 of 100 gameweeks at this projection (28%)
Each square is a gameweek at the engine’s current projection for Ødegaard. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | HUL (H) | 90' | 1/0 | 11 |
| 9 | LIV (A) | 87' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 8 | EVE (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 7 | NFO (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 6 | LEE (H) | 89' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 5 | BHA (A) | 72' | 0/0 | 2 |
How accurate have our Ødegaard projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Ødegaard actually scored. Across 9 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 3.3 points and the official FPL projection by 3.3 — further out than FPL, on this player.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.0 | 2.3 | 11 | 75 | Onside |
| GW2 | 1.6 | 2.3 | 3 | 70 | FPL |
| GW3 | 2.8 | 5.5 | 10 | 76 | FPL |
| GW4 | 3.0 | 4.7 | 3 | 84 | Onside |
| GW5 | 5.7 | 6.8 | 2 | 72 | Onside |
| GW6 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 1 | 89 | Onside |
| GW7 | 5.6 | 2.0 | 3 | 90 | FPL |
| GW8 | 4.9 | 1.0 | 3 | 90 | Onside |
| GW9 | 4.0 | 1.3 | 3 | 87 | 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
- Goals933
- Assists00
- Expected goals952.42
- Expected assists992.47
- Expected GI994.89
Underlying
- Minutes97823
- Starts9510
- Bonus pts989
- BPS total98235
Creativity / ICT
- Threat92169
- Creativity96274
- Influence91164
- ICT index9460.7
Set-piece role · Arsenal
FPL official designation: #3 for penalties.
FPL official designation: #3 for corners.
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- FPL injury news →60 ruled out · 15 doubtful · 5 suspended
- FPL price changes tonight →N.Jackson 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 79.2%
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Ødegaard start in Gameweek 11?
Onside gives Ødegaard a 97% chance of starting Gameweek 11, 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 Ødegaard worth captaining in GW11?
According to Onside's AI engine, Ødegaard is a strong captain option for GW11 with 4.1 projected points. 4.1 xP next gameweek — #9 on the captain board, a strong captain option.
How many goals has Ødegaard scored this season in FPL?
Ødegaard has scored 3 goals and provided 0 assists for Arsenal in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 50 points.
Is Ødegaard fit to play?
Ødegaard is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Ødegaard take set pieces for Arsenal?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Ødegaard is Arsenal's backup penalty taker and backup corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Ødegaard cost in FPL?
Ødegaard currently costs £6.7m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 50 total points this season, that is 7.5 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Ødegaard's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 20.1 points for Ødegaard across the next 6 gameweeks including 4.1 points in GW11 away at NEW. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Ødegaard worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £6.7m, the Onside model projects 20+ points for Ødegaard 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 Ødegaard's FPL fixture run look like?
Ødegaard has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 20.1 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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