Bazoumana Touré — Midfielder, Newcastle

Is Touré worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Touré scored 1 goal and provided 0 assists for Newcastle in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £5.7m, Touré has accumulated 10 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Touré has averaged 1.8 points per game (form: 1.0). GW8: @ CRY (difficulty 3/5, 1.0 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 8.4 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 81.0 xP next gameweek — outside the top 50% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Touré a 2% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 5 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.
6-GW outlook
Projected xPLast 10 GWs
Points trend| GW | Opp | Min | G/A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | AVL (H) | 34' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | COV (A) | 31' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 5 | HUL (H) | 16' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 4 | LEE (A) | 33' | 1/0 | 6 |
| 3 | BOU (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 2 | TOT (A) | 1' | 0/0 | 1 |
How accurate have our Touré projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Touré 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 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW2 | 1.7 | 2.1 | 1 | 1 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW3 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW4 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 6 | 33 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW5 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 1 | 16 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW6 | 0.4 | 1.4 | 1 | 31 | under 60 mins — not graded |
| GW7 | 0.4 | 2.3 | 1 | 34 | 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 midfielders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals691
- Assists00
- Expected goals620.37
- Expected assists410.13
- Expected GI500.50
Underlying
- Minutes31115
- Starts00
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total4442
Creativity / ICT
- Threat5842
- Creativity3522
- Influence5047
- ICT index4511.1
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Touré start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Touré a 2% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 5 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 Touré worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Touré is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 1.0 projected points. 1.0 xP next gameweek — outside the top 50% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Touré scored this season in FPL?
Touré has scored 1 goal and provided 0 assists for Newcastle in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 10 points.
Is Touré fit to play?
Touré is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Touré take set pieces for Newcastle?
Touré is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Newcastle in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Touré cost in FPL?
Touré currently costs £5.7m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 10 total points this season, that is 1.8 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Touré's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 8.4 points for Touré across the next 6 gameweeks including 1.0 points in GW8 away at CRY. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Touré worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £5.7m, the Onside model projects 8+ points for Touré 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 Touré's FPL fixture run look like?
Touré has a tough upcoming schedule over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 8.4 total expected points across this period. Consider this before transferring in.
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