Bukayo Saka — Midfielder, Arsenal
Onside verdictArsenal’s top scorer and first on penalties. The strongest captaincy case outside Haaland in any week City’s fixture is hard.
ARSIs Saka worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Saka scored 3 goals and provided 0 assists for Arsenal in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £9.6m, Saka has accumulated 37 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Saka has averaged 3.4 points per game (form: 2.5). GW8: vs EVE (difficulty 3/5, 2.4 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 12.9 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 82.4 xP next gameweek — top 20% of the game.
Onside gives Saka a 50% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 7 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 70%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Saka returns in 9 of 100 gameweeks at this projection (9%)
Each square is a gameweek at the engine’s current projection for Saka. 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 | NFO (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 3 |
| 6 | LEE (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 5 | BHA (A) | 80' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 4 | SUN (A) | 90' | 1/0 | 8 |
| 3 | CHE (H) | 89' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 2 | AVL (A) | 90' | 1/0 | 11 |
How accurate have our Saka projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Saka actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 4.5 points and the official FPL projection by 4.0 — further out than FPL, on this player.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 4.2 | 3.2 | 9 | 67 | Onside |
| GW2 | 1.6 | 3.2 | 11 | 90 | FPL |
| GW3 | 3.4 | 4.5 | 2 | 89 | Onside |
| GW4 | 5.0 | 6.7 | 8 | 90 | FPL |
| GW5 | 7.3 | 7.5 | 2 | 80 | Onside |
| GW6 | 6.5 | 6.0 | 2 | 90 | FPL |
| GW7 | 6.3 | 4.0 | 3 | 90 | FPL |
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
- Goals953
- Assists00
- Expected goals993.63
- Expected assists931.20
- Expected GI994.83
Underlying
- Minutes90596
- Starts837
- Bonus pts914
- BPS total94162
Creativity / ICT
- Threat100266
- Creativity93181
- Influence94182
- ICT index9963.0
Set-piece role · Arsenal
FPL official designation: #1 for penalties.
FPL official designation: #2 for direct free-kicks.
FPL official designation: #2 for corners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Saka start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Saka a 50% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 7 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 Saka worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Saka is a strong captain option for GW8 with 2.4 projected points. 2.4 xP next gameweek — top 20% of the game.
How many goals has Saka scored this season in FPL?
Saka has scored 3 goals and provided 0 assists for Arsenal in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 37 points.
Is Saka fit to play? What is their injury status?
Saka is currently doubtful (50% chance of playing next). Latest update: Thigh injury - 50% chance of playing Always check for team news before the FPL deadline.
Does Saka take set pieces for Arsenal?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Saka is Arsenal's primary penalty taker and shared free-kick taker and shared corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Saka cost in FPL?
Saka currently costs £9.6m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 37 total points this season, that is 3.9 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Saka's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 12.9 points for Saka across the next 6 gameweeks including 2.4 points in GW8 vs EVE. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Saka worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £9.6m, the Onside model projects 12+ points for Saka 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 Saka's FPL fixture run look like?
Saka has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 12.9 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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