Marcus Tavernier — Midfielder, Bournemouth
Onside verdictBournemouth’s top FPL scorer and on their set pieces. The pick at the club.
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Season Summary
Tavernier scored 4 goals and provided 0 assists for Bournemouth in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £6.2m, Tavernier has accumulated 42 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Tavernier has averaged 6.2 points per game (form: 5.5). GW8: @ MUN (difficulty 4/5, 4.2 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 26.8 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 84.2 xP next gameweek — top 5% of the game, a strong captain option.
Onside gives Tavernier a 98% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 7 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 88%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Tavernier returns in 39 of 100 gameweeks at this projection (39%)
Each square is a gameweek at the engine’s current projection for Tavernier. 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 | SUN (H) | 78' | 1/0 | 10 |
| 6 | CHE (A) | 72' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 5 | LIV (H) | 74' | 0/0 | 2 |
| 4 | BRE (H) | 82' | 1/0 | 8 |
| 3 | NEW (A) | 88' | 1/0 | 10 |
| 2 | EVE (H) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
How accurate have our Tavernier projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Tavernier 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 5.0 — closer than FPL.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 2.7 | 2.1 | 10 | 90 | Onside |
| GW2 | 1.8 | 2.1 | 1 | 90 | Onside |
| GW3 | 3.5 | 5.0 | 10 | 88 | FPL |
| GW4 | 3.6 | 3.7 | 8 | 82 | FPL |
| GW5 | 6.0 | 7.2 | 2 | 74 | Onside |
| GW6 | 4.7 | 5.8 | 1 | 72 | Onside |
| GW7 | 5.5 | 3.3 | 10 | 78 | 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
- Goals984
- Assists00
- Expected goals992.89
- Expected assists911.12
- Expected GI984.01
Underlying
- Minutes87574
- Starts837
- Bonus pts10010
- BPS total99191
Creativity / ICT
- Threat98196
- Creativity94192
- Influence98205
- ICT index9759.3
Set-piece role · Bournemouth
FPL official designation: #3 for penalties.
FPL official designation: #1 for direct free-kicks.
FPL official designation: #1 for corners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Tavernier start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Tavernier a 98% 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 Tavernier worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Tavernier is a strong captain option for GW8 with 4.2 projected points. 4.2 xP next gameweek — top 5% of the game, a strong captain option.
How many goals has Tavernier scored this season in FPL?
Tavernier has scored 4 goals and provided 0 assists for Bournemouth in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 42 points.
Is Tavernier fit to play?
Tavernier is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Tavernier take set pieces for Bournemouth?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Tavernier is Bournemouth's backup penalty taker and primary free-kick taker and primary corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Tavernier cost in FPL?
Tavernier currently costs £6.2m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 42 total points this season, that is 6.8 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Tavernier's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 26.8 points for Tavernier across the next 6 gameweeks including 4.2 points in GW8 away at MUN. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Tavernier worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £6.2m, the Onside model projects 26+ points for Tavernier 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 Tavernier's FPL fixture run look like?
Tavernier has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 26.8 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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