Spot the Differential
10 April 2026 379 comments
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Our Gameweek 32 Spot the Differential column puts the spotlight on three low-owned players.

This time, we’ve selected differentials at Brighton and Hove Albion, West Ham United and Burnley, who we think have the potential to make an impact.


KAORU MITOMA

FPL notes: “Game-changer” Mitoma + why O’Reilly was benched

  • FPL ownership: 1.9%
  • Price: £6.1m
  • GW32-36 fixtures: bur | tot + CHE | – | new | WOL

Kaoru Mitoma (£6.1m) returned from an ankle problem prior to the international break and is now firmly back on the radar for the run-in.

In a season blighted by injury issues, the winger has only scored two goals and provided one assist in 16 league starts and a handful of substitute appearances.

He did, however, find the net in Japan’s recent friendly win over England at Wembley.

“Incredible – nice goal. I know not everyone might like this goal here in the UK!

“But I think all the players who were away for the national teams really had a great impact. We could see that they have a big belief and a big confidence. They were quite successful in the last week. So therefore, it was just nice to watch what impact they can have on their national teams as well.

“I think Kaoru was a prime example. He played a really good game. He was always dangerous in transition moments. He created a lot of danger by his individual dribbling, by his individual skills. So overall, it was pleasing to watch.” – Fabian Hurzeler on Kaoru Mitoma

Brighton travel to Burnley on Saturday, with Mitoma a clear and potentially explosive differential for those willing to adopt him early.

The Clarets have conceded more goals than any other team in 2025/26, and struggled defensively against Brighton earlier this year, when the hosts won 2-0, hit the post late on and enjoyed over 60% possession. Mitoma, in particular, was excellent off the left.

Kindly priced, Mitoma could therefore be a really decent option for the run-in, with Brighton’s remaining schedule, including a Double Gameweek 33, adding obvious appeal.

It’s also important to mention that the Seagulls have won four of their last five matches, which has lifted them back up to tenth in the table, whilst simultaneously thrusting them into contention for European qualification.


TATY CASTELLANOS

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  • FPL ownership: 0.1%
  • Price: £5.5m
  • GW32-36 fixtures: WOL | cry | EVE | bre | ARS

With a home encounter against Wolverhampton Wanderers on Friday, West Ham’s Taty Castellanos (£5.5m) could be worth a look if funds are tight.

The budget forward has scored only three goals in all competitions since joining from Lazio in January, but he hit the post and had a strike ruled out for offside in last week’s FA Cup quarter-final against Leeds United.

He also produced an eye-catching six shots, including three Opta ‘big chances’:

Image from Sofascore

Admittedly, Taty often lacks a clinical edge in front of goal, but Wolves are ranked 18th for shots in the box conceded over the last six Gameweeks.

They are also bottom for big chances conceded in that time, making tonight’s match-up that little bit more favourable.

Furthermore, Rob Edwards’ team are winless on their travels in 2025/26, and with West Ham just one point from safety, victory tonight would take them out of the relegation zone until at least Sunday afternoon.

So, for those Fantasy managers on a Gameweek 33 Free Hit/Gameweek 35 Wildcard strategy, Taty could fit the bill, with home clashes to come against Wolves and Everton in Gameweeks 32 and 34.

It suggests he could be a nice short-term punt, particularly if you can’t afford West Ham teammate Jarrod Bowen (£7.6m).


ZIAN FLEMMING

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  • FPL ownership: 0.4%
  • Price: £5.3m
  • GW32-36 fixtures: BHA | nfo + MCI | – | lee | AVL

Burnley’s Zian Flemming (£5.3m) is another cheap option for our frontlines, who may appeal to those Fantasy managers on a Gameweek 32 Wildcard/Gameweek 33 Bench Boost/Gameweek 34 Free Hit strategy.

The Dutchman has found the net eight times in only 14 starts and eight substitute appearances this season, with a goal every 153.8 minutes.

Notably, only three forwards have scored at a faster rate in 2025/26:

Above: Forwards sorted by minutes per goal in 2025/26 (minimum 200 mins played)

So, while Burnley look bound for the Championship, Flemming can still offer value, particularly with the added motivation of earning a place in the Dutch national team for the World Cup.

“I’m going to make sure the national coach can’t ignore me any longer. That point can’t be far off. There’s still one chance, it’s slim, but I’ll give it everything I’ve got.” – Zian Flemming

Flemming’s recent underlying data adds further appeal: no forward except Joao Pedro (£7.8m) can better his total of 19 shots over the last six matches, with eight of those attempts ‘big chances’. He’s also created four chances for his teammates across his last two outings.

After Burnley host Brighton on Saturday, they place twice in Gameweek 33, while they also have favourable matches against Leeds and Wolves to follow.

Flemming could consequently offer plenty of upside as a cheap differential pick.


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  1. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    OA

    Which pair scores more over GW 32+33? BB in 33.

    A: Welbeck + Sanchez
    B: Welbeck + Dubravka
    C: DCL + Verbruggen

  2. Aster
    • 5 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Bijol or Struijk?

    1. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      Struijk - better chance of DC points

      1. Aster
        • 5 Years
        1 day, 11 hours ago

        Thanks... But Bijol actually seems to be better for DC? Based on stats.

    2. No Kane No Gain
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      I’ve gone bijol and the 0.4m helps too but he is a doubt which is annoying. He seems better than struijk for DC points

    3. Zenith UK
      • 9 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      Justin

      1. Weasel Boy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 day, 11 hours ago

        Would go Justin if I knew he was nailed

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 13 Years
          1 day, 10 hours ago

          Justin seems like a regular starter, no?

  3. tiger
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Zian Flemming

    Jamez Bond - Double Oh Zeven

  4. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Dominik Szoboszlai makes the scout picks despite Neale sticking him at right back in the predicted line ups.

    1. Qaiss
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      Well, that is how FPL works nowadays with stupid defcons

  5. wolves_simmo
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Last 2 decisions on WC (BB33/FH34)

    1) Mitoma or Tavernier?
    2) Justin or Fofana?

    1. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      Depends on rest of team

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      T and J

  6. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    I looked at Flemming myself, currently on the Welbeck/Haaland/Pedro train for DGW33, but Flemming instead of Welbeck might be a coin toss worth taking

  7. TST4N
    • 16 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Afternoon all (lost on last article),

    Plan to FH GW33, WC GW35. Used TC and BB.

    Kelleher (Sanchez)
    VVD Gab Cash (Hill, Andersen)
    Gordon Bruno Semenyo Rogers (Tav)
    Thiago JP Ekitike

    1FT this week: thinking JP or Eki for Bowen or Haaland. Slightly leaning towards Bowen as I will be bringing in Haaland on FH33 anyway, and Bowen doesn't blank GW34. Likewise, keeping Eki gives me a better GW34 team as JP blanks, but don't like the Liverpool man's minutes risk. Thoughts?

  8. FPL Virgin
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Is TATY CASTELLANOS nailed? Tempting.

    1. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      Tasty

  9. Connor's Calling
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Final decision time - yikes

    On WC with BB33, FH34, would you go:

    A) Van Hecke + Gross + DCL
    Or
    B) Struijk + Hinshelwood + Welbeck

    1. ViperStripes
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 16 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      Literally the combo everyone is umming and aahing between, plenty of articles to help you decide.

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      Drop Brighton mid and go SGW player Sarr instead

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        1 day, 11 hours ago

        And get Verbruggen, Van H and Welbeck

        1. Connor's Calling
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 16 Years
          1 day, 10 hours ago

          Thanks for suggestion - will take a look

  10. Mr. O'Connell
    • 13 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Sensible: Ekitike >>> Bowen
    Stupid: Rayan >>> Casemiro

    For 32 and 34.

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      Do sensible

      1. Mr. O'Connell
        • 13 Years
        1 day, 11 hours ago

        Probably should. But need to undo the really stupid thing I did last time out.

    2. MADCHESTER UTD
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      Do ekitike (rumoured to be benched plus Isak back now) to Bowen and captain him

  11. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    can I get thoughts on this GW 32 WC?, to set up GW 33 BB; thanks!
    (4 players that are single games in 33, denoted with *)

    Mamar*
    Van Hecke, Gabriel*, O'Reilly
    Palmer, Semenyo, Gordon*, Bruno* (c)
    Haaland (v), Welbeck, Pedro

    subs: Darlow; Tavernier, Hill, Gusto

  12. McSlu
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Whitch one, my friends?
    1: Ampadu, Welbeck
    2: Gross, DCL

    Verb/darlow
    Senesi, gabs,hecke, NOR, struijk
    Bruno, palmer, travenier, semenyo, x
    JP, Haaland, x

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      2

    2. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      1

  13. waltzingmatildas
    • 15 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    WC32, BB33, FH34
    A) Sarr
    B) Gordon

  14. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    which is better for 32 and 33? (the BOU defender would be benched for 32)
    Senesi and Mitoma
    or
    Hill and Gordon

    1. waltzingmatildas
      • 15 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      H&G

  15. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Ekitike to start?

  16. Aaa
    • 11 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Sesko or Bowen?

    1. Sgt. Schultz
      • 9 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      Bowen

  17. Kane Train
    • 11 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Best option to bring in for GW32 & GW34??

    A) Ekitike v Fulham & Crystal Palace
    B) Bowen v Wolves & Everton
    C) Gyokeres v Bournemouth & Newcastle

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      B ?

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      B

  18. Nightf0x
    • 10 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Keleher
    Gabriel thiaw mukiele (andersen keane)
    Bruno dango wilson rogers (taverner)
    Haland tiago ekitike

    Have been offline for 3gws so which? 1ft, have WC BB FH

    A) andersen to van hecke
    B) dango to BHA mid.
    C) ekitike to welbeck/bowen
    D) WC

    1. Khark
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      C

  19. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    which GK better on WC (have up to 4.3)? other GK is Darlow (largely due to DGW 33)

    Mamar or Hermansen?

    1. Khark
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      Herm

  20. AbsolutelyNoIdea
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    One transfer but on WC

    Bowen vs DCL (double)

    1. MADCHESTER UTD
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      Bowen 32, then transfer to DLC 33?

  21. Catastrophe
    • 15 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Any changes needed on WC? TC33 and FH34.

    Lammens
    Gabriel, VVD, Dalot
    Fernandes, Semenyo, Gordon, Szoboszlai
    Haaland, Thiago, Welbeck

    (Verbruggen, O'Reilly, Van Hecke, KDH)

    Torn between starting with Thiago and transferring him out for Pedro in GW33, or just going with Pedro now?

    Thanks!

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      Would get Pedro now and ditch the Liverpool players

  22. Heiro
    • 16 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Those with Ekitke,

    What are you plans? Back to Haaland again? Chelsea are pants and I have Bowen who I like still.

    Welbeck could be a better fixture, assuming im FH in 33.

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      Would u get Haaland with 2 FT ?
      and if u get Haaland he wouldn't play in GW 34 so what's ur plan

      1. Heiro
        • 16 Years
        1 day, 10 hours ago

        I can get Haaland back with a single transfer. I am leaning towards Welbeck for the one week punt. GW34 I will have 9 players and 2 FT, so not terrible!

        Goalkeeper and a forward.

  23. The Philosopher
    • 5 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Fofana nailed till Chalobah is back?

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      Not really - fitness is always questionable

  24. Conners
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Is anyone starting Thiaw this week?

    With the uncertainty around Botman's availability, I'm wondering whether to just start Alderete instead....

    1. MADCHESTER UTD
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      I’ve gone Gabriel MNunes VVD with Thaiw hill on bench

      1. Conners
        • 7 Years
        1 day, 10 hours ago

        Thanks

  25. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 day, 10 hours ago

    A) Tavernier & DCL
    B) Sarr & Kroupi

    Will bench the BOU player this week

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      B

    2. Khark
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      A

  26. bso
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    1 day, 10 hours ago

    What are Welbeck chances of starting the next 3 games? Prefer him to DCL. Thanks!

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      Guess 100-120 mins over the 2 matches

    2. The Philosopher
      • 5 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      Even if he doesn't start one, 200 mins of Welbeck > 270 of DCL imo.

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        1 day, 10 hours ago

        This

      2. bso
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        1 day, 10 hours ago

        My thoughts exactly

    3. Conners
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      Someone posted a comment recently stating that he never normally starts two games in close succession, i.e. a weekend game followed by a midweek fixture.

      The likelihood is that he gets a full game against Burnley, but a sub appearance in one of the GW33 fixtures (which are only 3 days apart).

  27. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 day, 10 hours ago

    A) Justin
    B) Gudmundsson

    As my cheap Leeds defender. 4.1m budget

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      A

  28. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    1 day, 10 hours ago

    Any opinion on this WC team, lads? FHing next week

    Lammens
    Gabriel | Virgil | Van Hecke
    Bruno (c) | Semenyo | Szob | Gordon
    Haaland | Welbeck | Bowen

    Darlow, Wilson, Heaven, Acheampong

    1.4 ITB

    1. Catastrophe
      • 15 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      Same 11 with the exception of currently having Thiago instead of Bowen. Are you doing Bowen -> Pedro next week?

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        1 day, 10 hours ago

        I'm FHing, so I suspect I'll be doing a lot more than that 🙂

        Kind of stuck between Bowen, Watkins and Welbeck (or maybe even Gyokeres), but not brave enough to drop Haaland for the run-in.

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      Looks fine, but wouldn’t haveLiverpool players on WC

      1. Drop Dead Tsimikas
        • 14 Years
        1 day, 10 hours ago

        How about Villa?

  29. ViperStripes
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 16 Years
    1 day, 10 hours ago

    So what do people think of the Flemming pick in the article above?

    1. Pompel
      • 12 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      Coiuld be as good as DCL or Welbeck surely 2 + 6 = 8 pts not impossible

  30. FDMS All Starz
    • 10 Years
    1 day, 10 hours ago

    What’s better for GW32 & DGW33?

    A) Welbeck & Bijol
    Or
    B) DCL & Vanheck

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 10 hours ago

      Would drop BHA mid for Sarr and go Verbruggen, Van H and Welbeck