Sepp van den Berg — Defender, Brentford

Is Van den Berg worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Van den Berg scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists with 0 clean sheets for Brentford in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £4.9m, Van den Berg has accumulated 1 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Van den Berg has averaged 0.2 points per game (form: 0.3). GW8: @ HUL (difficulty 2/5, 0.5 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 11.1 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Defender · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 80.5 xP next gameweek — outside the top 85% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
Onside gives Van den Berg a 86% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 1 gameweek of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 63%. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | HUL (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 7 | LIV (H) | 70' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 6 | AVL (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 5 | CHE (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 4 | BOU (A) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
| 3 | SUN (H) | 0' | 0/0 | 0 |
How accurate have our Van den Berg projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Van den Berg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW7 | 0.3 | 0.0 | 1 | 70 | 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 defenders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists00
- Expected goals00.00
- Expected assists00.00
- Expected GI00.00
Defence
- Clean sheets00
Underlying
- Minutes1870
- Starts171
- Bonus pts00
- BPS total51
Creativity / ICT
- Threat00
- Creativity40
- Influence1713
- ICT index111.3
Before the deadline, check these
- FPL injury news →64 ruled out · 29 doubtful · 5 suspended
- FPL price changes tonight →Tavernier leads the risers · Saka 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 77.4%
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Van den Berg start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Van den Berg a 86% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 1 gameweek 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 Van den Berg worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Van den Berg is not recommended as a captain pick this week for GW8 with 0.5 projected points. 0.5 xP next gameweek — outside the top 85% of the game, so not an armband candidate.
How many goals has Van den Berg scored this season in FPL?
Van den Berg has scored 0 goals and provided 0 assists for Brentford in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 1 points.
Is Van den Berg fit to play?
Van den Berg is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Van den Berg take set pieces for Brentford?
Van den Berg is not currently listed as a regular set-piece taker for Brentford in Onside's curated data. This can change during the season — Onside updates set-piece roles weekly.
How much does Van den Berg cost in FPL?
Van den Berg currently costs £4.9m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 1 total points this season, that is 0.2 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Van den Berg's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 11.1 points for Van den Berg across the next 6 gameweeks including 0.5 points in GW8 away at HUL. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Van den Berg worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £4.9m, the Onside model projects 11+ points for Van den Berg 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 Van den Berg's FPL fixture run look like?
Van den Berg has a tough upcoming schedule over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 11.1 total expected points across this period. Consider this before transferring in.
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