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. g40steve
    • 8 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Last 3 places?

    Bowen or Welbz

    Bijol or Struijk

    Senesi or Hill

    1. g40steve
      • 8 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      Add Justin to Leeds defenders

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

        I'm looking at Justin myself.

    2. JBG
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      W, St and Se

      1. g40steve
        • 8 Years
        1 day, 11 hours ago

        Thx

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

        This or Justin

  2. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    2ft. FH33, WC35, BB36

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

    Raya
    Gab Alderete Richards
    Bruno Mbeumo Dango KDH
    Haaland Thiago EKITIKE

    B:Wilson, Hill, Andersen

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      A

  3. Atimis
    • 9 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Can’t decide on WC

    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

    1. Udogie-style
      • 2 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      Welb
      None are great options
      Bou double up with Hill and Senesi

  4. Udogie-style
    • 2 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Better to play Wilson Vs Pool or J. Pedro Vs City?

    1. Bruno Commando
      • 11 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      Wilson

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

    JD

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

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

    Also, is Fofana nailed till Chalobah is back?

  6. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    If Gomez were benched at Burnley ...

    Would that make him a much better pick for the dgw33?

  7. Pablitto
    • 15 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Who to play lads?
    A Szobo
    B Wilson

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      B

    2. Bruno Commando
      • 11 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      B

  8. SomeoneKnows
    • 10 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Start Dubravka or Roefs?

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

      R

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

    WC32:
    Raya
    Gabriel, O'Reilly, Van Hecke
    Palmer, Bruno, Semenyo, Mitoma
    Haaland, Welbeck, DCL

    Sanchez, Stach*, Hill, Justin

    Stach injury is annoying. Which of the following;
    A) Stach > Tavernier (0 ITB for future GW transfers)
    B) Sanchez & Stach > Darlow & Tavernier (means double LEE defence but 0.9m ITB for future GW transfers)
    C) Something else? I could ditch Mitoma to Gomez (both BHA) and turn Van Hecke into Cucurella with option B but not sure I trust Chelsea (Palmer is a punt)

    OR is 1.8m so gotta take some swings here.

    1. Bruno Commando
      • 11 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      B

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      B

      But you've gone template

      Not the right time for detailed questions, I suspect!

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

        I have time mate, ask away!

  10. Bruno Commando
    • 11 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Bench 1:

    A) VVD
    B) Wilson
    C) Anderson

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      C surely

      1. Bruno Commando
        • 11 Years
        1 day, 11 hours ago

        Thanks! I have VVD on my bench now!

        1. Royal5
          • 14 Years
          1 day, 11 hours ago

          I might bench both

          1. Bruno Commando
            • 11 Years
            1 day, 11 hours ago

            Other 2 subs are Hill and Garner. Surely they remain as subs?

            1. Royal5
              • 14 Years
              1 day, 11 hours ago

              Yh

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

      A

      1. Bruno Commando
        • 11 Years
        1 day, 11 hours ago

        Thanks P!

  11. trinzoo
    • 11 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    WC now (1 FT), no transfer in 33, FH in 34, how many FTs do I have for 35?
    I guess 2

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

      Correct

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

        Remember a chip as a FT usage is how I remember it

  12. BobbyDoesNotLook
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    Play 2
    A) Eki
    B) Wilson
    C) Kdh

    1. Bruno Commando
      • 11 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      A and B

  13. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    "Nuno may still proceed with caution with the likes of Todibo and Summerville, even if they make the squad as expected. Both players have been out for around a month, and the performance of Adama Traore against Leeds may ease any concerns about the Spanish winger deputising for Summerville for one more game."

    If Summerville is back on the bench tonight, is it worth getting him in with the fixtures?

    Next green one is Gw38, Leeds for the relegation decider?

    1. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      WOL | cry | EVE | bre | ARS | new | LEE

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      I'd just wait and see

      Lots of doubles and blanks incoming. Someone else might seem obvious

      When in doubt, Anderson

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 day, 11 hours ago

        I have thought this

        Chelsea away is okay for DCs in Gw35

        Still dreaming of Zub smashing Fulham in Gw35!

  14. Drop Dead Tsimikas
    • 14 Years
    1 day, 11 hours ago

    On a WC:

    1. Rice
    2. Madueke
    3. Eze

    ?

    1. Royal5
      • 14 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      Nah

    2. Ze_Austin
      • 7 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      Skip

    3. Atwood
      • 15 Years
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      Rice

      I don't see the harm in keeping SGW players, especially from the league leaders.

  15. I have no Wirtz
      1 day, 11 hours ago

      Boost bench this?

      Kelleher
      Thiaw Gabriel O’Reilly
      BrunoF Cunha Mbeumo Dango Wilson 

      Thiago Haaland
      (Roefs Virgil Ekitike Hall)

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        1 day, 11 hours ago

        Yes

        3 home games

        Go for it

        1. I have no Wirtz
            1 day, 10 hours ago

            Yes, and Hall can get a result at Thursday tired out Palace too.

        2. Ze_Austin
          • 7 Years
          1 day, 11 hours ago

          Could work

          1. I have no Wirtz
              1 day, 10 hours ago

              Thank you. Other options left for the season are bb35,37,38. And those look trickier. Seems, I got to take the plunge.

        3. Eastman
          • 8 Years
          1 day, 11 hours ago

          I’m keeping Gordon and Gabriel on my WC and playing Gordon next week I think

        4. Slitherene
          • 8 Years
          1 day, 11 hours ago

          Start O'Reilly or Thiaw?

          1. Royal5
            • 14 Years
            1 day, 11 hours ago

            OR

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

            O

          3. Atwood
            • 15 Years
            1 day, 11 hours ago

            O'Reilly

          4. Ze_Austin
            • 7 Years
            1 day, 11 hours ago

            I'm starting the attacker, O'Reilly

          5. Bobby Digital
            • 8 Years
            1 day, 11 hours ago

            O

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

          FH 33 WC 35

          A Guiu to Bowen -4 benched Ekitike
          B Play Ekitike

          If I do A I'll have 8 attackers to chose from in GW 34 and maybe prefer Bowen to Dango

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

            I like Bowen's consistency, but not for a hit atm

        6. Lucas8406
          • 6 Years
          1 day, 11 hours ago

          Pick one on WC please
          A) Senesi and Hinshelwood
          B) Van Hecke and Gordon

          1. Gentle_Turks
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            1 day, 11 hours ago

            B

          2. Cojones of Destiny
            • 8 Years
            1 day, 11 hours ago

            B

          3. Ze_Austin
            • 7 Years
            1 day, 11 hours ago

            Unfair to pit anyone vs Gordon in his current form

        7. Gentle_Turks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          1 day, 11 hours ago

          Szoboszlai or Rice for 32 and 34??

          1. Cojones of Destiny
            • 8 Years
            1 day, 11 hours ago

            Rice everything to play for

            1. Gentle_Turks
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 8 Years
              1 day, 11 hours ago

              Yeah my thinking. Thanks.

        8. Cojones of Destiny
          • 8 Years
          1 day, 11 hours ago

          play
          a. Thiaw (Cpl)
          b. Mukiele (TOT)

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

            Mukiele

            1. Cojones of Destiny
              • 8 Years
              1 day, 11 hours ago

              thx ZA what’s ur reasoning?

          2. Gentle_Turks
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            1 day, 11 hours ago

            Slight doubt on whether Thiaw starts.

        9. Atwood
          • 15 Years
          1 day, 11 hours ago

          Thoughts on this WC all?
          0.1 spare.

          Verbruggen
          Gabriel - O'Reilly - Van Hecke
          Bruno - Palmer - Semenyo - Anderson
          Haaland - J.Pedro - Welbeck

          Darlow - Scott - Hill - Justin

        10. Pep Roulette
          • 8 Years
          1 day, 11 hours ago

          Ofcourse Thiaw starts this gameweek. There's no uncertainty. Better to play him than someone who just had a surgery.

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

            Depends on how bad Howe (suddenly) thinks Thiaw is, after the last two games

        11. Tripleh123
          • 5 Years
          1 day, 11 hours ago

          Play one :

          A. Alderete
          B. O 'Reily

        12. Jet5605
          • 11 Years
          1 day, 11 hours ago

          1FT and 0.5 ITB with all chips available.Good team for 32 and 34 but BB37 comes with on the beach risk

          A - Roll and WC35, TC36, BB37
          B - WC32, BB33, FH34 and TC36

          Kelleher
          Gabriel - Timber - Virgil
          BrunoF - Cunha - Dango - Wilson
          Haaland - Ekitike - Thiago

          Dub - KDH - Thiaw - Andersen

          1. Jet5605
            • 11 Years
            1 day, 11 hours ago

            *A - is also FH33

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

          Start Kelleher or Verbruggen?

        14. Junks
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 4 Years
          1 day, 11 hours ago

          The predictive line ups section of this website never seems to be finished or is it just a last minute thing?

        15. AC/DC AFC
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          1 day, 11 hours ago

          8th attacker for BB35

          Can switch Senesi to Hill

          Gives me £6.1m left on wildcard.

          Whose better than Zub?

          Have Tav, Palmer, Bruno, Semenyo

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

            My auto-reply of Anderson almost looked wrong... But Chelsea might be a good fixture for him. Zubi isn't reliable for DCs, somehow. He has the fixtures though

            Facing City isn't great for Garner. Summerville could have hit form by then. Not sure

            1. AC/DC AFC
              • Fantasy Football Scout Member
              • 10 Years
              1 day, 11 hours ago

              I agree

              It's between Anderson or Zub

              Cheers

              Will decide in the next hour

              Good luck this weekend!

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

          Since i will FH33 and WC35 i am looking for short term punts for GWs32+34.
          I am considering Cunha. I have two free transfers, no need for a hit.
          Do you think is the punt reasonable?
          In one hand, i read that Man Utd struggles against low blocks, in the other hand i read that Cunha is in form recently. Leeds is good defensively lately and their manager said that they will focus more on the defence now due to their relegation battle but they have some injuries in defence.
          1) Save
          2) Dango to Cunha
          3) Do the transfer at GW34

          Opponents
          Cunha vs LEE(H), BRE(H)
          Dango vs EVE(H), MUN(A)

          1. Baron Penguin
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 5 Years
            1 day, 11 hours ago

            Save for now, reassess in 34.

          2. GC123
            • 4 Years
            1 day, 11 hours ago

            2

        17. Lucas8406
          • 6 Years
          1 day, 11 hours ago

          Think I’m set on this WC

          Verbruggen
          O’Reilly Gabriel Van Hecke
          Bruno Semenyo Palmer Gordon
          Pedro Haaland Welbeck

          Darlow Tavernier Justin Hill