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

FPL new signings: Is Taty or Pablo the best West Ham forward pick?

  • 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

AFCON 2025: An update on which FPL players could benefit

  • 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. OptimusBlack
    • 12 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Which is better??
    A- Play Wilson bench Ekitiké
    B- Play Ekitiké bench Wilson
    C- Ekitiké > Bowen bench Wilson use FT

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      A or C

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      C

    3. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Cheers

    4. Make FPL Casual Again
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Probably not good idea benching Wilson

  2. thetommy14
    • 5 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Start Palmer or JP? Only one can start

    1. Miguel Sanchez
      • 9 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Palmer for the pens

      1. JBG
        • 7 Years
        1 day, 7 hours ago

        Does Etihad allow the PL to give out pens against City?

        1. The Mandalorian
          • 13 Years
          1 day, 7 hours ago

          This is true

  3. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Any news on Summerville?

    Him or Zub for the run in and BB35?

    Brentford away or Fulham at home for Arsenal in Gw35.

    Cheers guys and gals

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

      I can't see news on Sum and its so frustrating. He'd be such a good play if confirmed fit

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 day, 7 hours ago

        Yeah

        Will check out the tinternet

        Not ideal BB35 but it's a London derby in a relegation battle

  4. Pompel
    • 12 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    With Roefs passed fit, he should start, no?

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Y

  5. thetommy14
    • 5 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Star JP or Szobo?

  6. damiang2233
    • 16 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    I have all my chips left, what is the best chip to use this gameweek or just use the 1 FT I have?

    1. Steavn8k
      • 2 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Impossible to say without seeing your team

  7. Skengzema
    • 8 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    WC team

    Raya
    Gabriel NOR VanHecke
    Bruno Semento Wilson MGW
    Welbeck JP Haaland

    Sets me up with 6 doubles next week for a bench boost potentially

    1. Skengzema
      • 8 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Bench Tav Senesi Struijk and Dubruvka

    2. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Remove Raya, MGW

      Prefer Gomez over Tav

  8. WVA
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Is Struijk worth 0.4 more than Justin?

  9. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    WC Team

    0.0m

    Vert
    Gabriel | Hill | Van Hecke |
    Bruno | Semenyo | Gomez | Gordon
    Haaland | Thiago | Pedro

    Darlow, Palmer, Senesi, O'Reilly

    11 Doubles 4 Singles

    Bruno, Gordon, Gabriel, Thiago on BB

    1. Jstap94
      • 2 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Thiago over Welbeck?

      1. The Mandalorian
        • 13 Years
        1 day, 7 hours ago

        He has two good home fixtures. Scored 17 pts against EVE

        If Welb was guaranteed to start all 3 I'd pick him

    2. WVA
      • 9 Years
      1 day, 6 hours ago

      Gomez might be banned for the double, not keen on double Bournemouth defence

  10. Jstap94
    • 2 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    If Palace make the Conference Final do you think their players will actually start in their assumed double GW36?

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Probably not, maybe 1 or 2 of the regulars.

    2. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Nope

    3. Ajax Hamsterdam
      • 11 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Who do they play in the semi ?

    4. Jstap94
      • 2 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      I think I'd assume the likes of Lacroix, Richards would, but maybe not Munoz, Sarr etc.

    5. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Hell no, which is why BB 36 will die on content creator hill

    6. Steavn8k
      • 2 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Palace have not rotated a lot this season, so I think a lot of the regulars will play.

  11. boroie
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Who scores more over GW32 and GW34?

    A - Taty (WOL, EVE)
    B - Brobbey (TOT, NFO)

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      A

  12. Ajax Hamsterdam
    • 11 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Would you sell etikite for Bowen?

    1. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Just did that, but just a heads up, when I've done the "obvious" move lately that player blanks or gets injured.

      1. Ajax Hamsterdam
        • 11 Years
        1 day, 7 hours ago

        Cheers 🙂

  13. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Can’t decide…

    1. DCL vs Bowen vs Welb
    2. Gross vs other Bri mids vs Lee mids
    3. If Bri and Bou def double ups are worth it

  14. G Banger
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Plan is FH33, WC35, BB36, but Ekitike is giving me a headache, would you:
    a) Play Ekitike
    b) Ektike => Haaland (-4)
    c) Enzo => Mbuemo (-4) (Bench Ekitike)

    1. OptimusBlack
      • 12 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      U already have Bowen ?

      1. G Banger
        • 7 Years
        1 day, 7 hours ago

        Yep, Bowen and Thaigo

  15. Pomp and Circumstance
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Mamar or Hermansen on WC? other GK is Darlow (included for DGW 33)

  16. TochanMama
    • 13 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Who are you guys captaining?

    A) Welbeck
    B) Semenyo
    C) Haaland
    D) Thiago

    1. Steavn8k
      • 2 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Haaland from those, but why not Bruno?

  17. rozzo
    • 12 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    For bench boost

    A) Darlow and DCL
    B) Sanchez and Kroupi

    Thanks

  18. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Minteh or Hinshelwood?

    1. Make FPL Casual Again
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      What about Diego Gomez ?

  19. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Any improvements needed?

    Verb
    Gabriel, NOR, Van Hecke
    Palmer, Bruno, Semenyo, Gordon
    Haaland, JP, Welbz/Bowen

    Darlow, Hill, Bijol, Tavernier

    3.3 bank

    1. Pomp and Circumstance
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      have a very, very similar team, for setting up DGW 33 BB

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        1 day, 7 hours ago

        That’s reassuring to know

    2. The Mandalorian
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Gomez over Tav

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        1 day, 7 hours ago

        I’ve got Verb, Van H & Welbz if go Welbz over Bowen

    3. Jinswick
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 15 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      You just have a very high TV!

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        1 day, 7 hours ago

        Think 109+

    4. Atwood
      • 15 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Want this but don't have the team value, crazy you have so much spare compared to me

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        1 day, 7 hours ago

        Never chased it always seemed to get on players early that shot up in value.

    5. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Bowen or Welbz

      Bijol or Struijk

    6. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 6 hours ago

      Same team with Senesi and Justin instead of Hill and Bijol

  20. Legohair
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    WC team,pick one?
    A. Gyökeres&Ndiaye(ot other 6.2 mid)
    B. Thiago&Cunha

    1. Van der Faart
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      B

  21. Van der Faart
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Kelleher
    VVD Thiaw Gabriel
    Semenyo BrunoF Wilson Anderson
    Ekitike Thiago Pedro

    Dubravka Alderete Garner Truffert

    7.7 ITB, 3FT, all chips available

    A) WC
    B) Ekitike to Haaland, Thiago to Welbeck, Thiaw/Alderete to a DGW defender
    C) something else completely

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      I’m on A had 10 of your squad

  22. thebizzle
    • 14 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Who would you say aus most minutes in GW33?

    Rayan
    Evanislon

  23. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    2ft. FH33, WC35, BB36

    Raya
    Gab Alderete Richards
    Bruno Mbeumo Dango KDH
    Haaland Thiago EKITIKE

    B:Wilson, Hill, Andersen

    Transfers
    a) Eki to Bowen
    b) roll (play either Eki or Wilson)

    1. BobbyDoesNotLook
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Could of course bench Kdh or Dango as well instead of Eki/Wilson of rolling.

  24. Jinswick
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 15 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Where would you spend the 0.6m?

    WC32, BB33, FH34, TC36

    Bart
    Gabriel, Nico, Van Hecke
    Bruno, Palmer, Semenyo, Hinshelwood
    Haaland, Pedro, DCL

    Darlow, Tavernier, Hill, Justin
    Bank 0.6m, on WC

    1. Richm
      • 4 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Nowhere I think

  25. The Mandalorian
    • 13 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Does Darlow definitely play the next 3 games ?

  26. Richm
    • 4 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Worth doing JP to Bowen if on free hit in 33?

  27. Colonel Shoe 肝池
    • 14 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Gomez, gross or minteh?

    Concerned about minutes

  28. thetommy14
    • 5 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Start JP or Szobo?

    1. Richm
      • 4 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      50/50

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      1 day, 6 hours ago

      Jp

  29. boroie
    • 7 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Who scores more points over GW32 and GW34?

    A - Taty (WOL, EVE)
    B - Brobbey (TOT, NFO)

  30. NumberSix
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 4 Years
    1 day, 7 hours ago

    Are WC owners going for Pedro or Bowen. Points now or points later…

    1. Richm
      • 4 Years
      1 day, 7 hours ago

      Not on wc thinking Pedro to Bowen now and free hit 33 and get Pedro back on wc 35