Spot the Differential

Odegaard’s creativity can help provide FPL value in BGW29 and beyond

Blank Gameweek 29 is almost upon us which gives us an opportunity to have a look at some more differential options.

This time, we’ve selected low-owned picks at Arsenal, Fulham and Brighton and Hove Albion, who we think have the potential to make an impact.

As always, to qualify, the player must have an ownership of 5% or less at the time of writing.

Martin Ødegaard

Can Martin Ødegaard live up to his potential and become a top FPL asset?
  • FPL ownership: 2.1%
  • Price: £6.0m
  • GW29-33 fixtures: whu | LIV | shu | FUL | EVE

Martin Ødegaard (£6.0m) has made a real impact at Arsenal since joining from Real Madrid on loan in January.

The Norwegian international has now started seven of the Gunners’ last nine matches in all competitions, predominantly as a number 10, and has repaid his manager’s faith with important goals against Olympiacos and Tottenham Hotspur.

His displays have seen him become the focal point of the side, which is reflected in his numbers.

Since making his first league start last month, Ødegaard ranks first amongst team-mates for successful passes in the final-third and joint-top for chances created, while his total of four shots over the last two matches highlights his increasing goal threat. His ability to make himself free on the edge of the box is a really nice part of his game, and having taken a few corners too, there is lots to like.

Sunday’s 2-1 victory over Spurs in the north London derby leaves Mikel Arteta’s side 10 points adrift of the top four. However, a win against West Ham United this weekend would allow them to close the gap, and they have momentum. In fact, since Boxing Day, they sit fourth in the Premier League form table, having collected 27 points from their last 14 matches.

In a relatively short space of time, Ødegaard has become an integral part of this Arsenal side, and could be a useful budget differential for the run-in.

Tosin Adarabioyo

  • FPL ownership: 0.9%
  • Price: £4.5m
  • GW29-33 fixtures: LEE | avl | WOL | ars | –

Fulham defender Tosin Adarabioyo (£4.5m) has been a crucial part of Fulham’s defensive improvement this season.

Before his arrival in October, the Cottagers had shipped 11 goals in their opening four matches of the campaign. However, they have gradually improved since, and have now conceded just five in their last eight outings. 

During that time, the 23-year-olds partnership with Dane Joachim Andersen (£4.5m) has helped Scott Parker’s side register five clean sheets, and with Alphonse Areola (£4.6m) excelling in goal, bringing in a Fulham defender this week could be a shrewd move.

Their opponents in Gameweek 29, Leeds United, have failed to score in four of their last five matches, while Adarabioyo’s threat from set-pieces could be another route to points, too. The centre-back has produced 15 headed attempts from set-plays this term, a team-leading total, which is particularly relevant given that defending dead-ball situations has been an achilles heel throughout Marcelo Bielsa’s time at Elland Road. 

It’s another huge game for Fulham, who currently sit in the relegation zone but can move up to 17th with a win. Beyond that, there are winnable matches against Aston Villa, Wolverhampton Wanderers, Burnley, Southampton and Newcastle United before the end of the season, so there is potential to hold their assets long-term.

Adarabioyo has established himself as a key player for Fulham this season, and with an FPL ownership of just 0.9%, could be a useful differential.

Danny Welbeck

Welbeck ready to profit from Brighton's appealing run of fixtures
  • FPL ownership: 0.4%
  • Price: £5.5m
  • GW29-33 fixtures: NEW | mun | EVE | che | shu

Following the inclusion of Joël Veltman (£4.4m) in last week’s column, this time it’s the turn of team-mate Danny Welbeck (£5.5m).

After several substitute appearances, the 30-year-old returned to Brighton and Hove Albion’s starting XI last weekend and was central to their win, providing the assist for Leandro Trossard’s (£5.8m) second-half strike.

The former Manchester United and Arsenal forward has now been directly involved in five goals this term, despite being limited to just 15 appearances and eight starts. That suggests he can make a notable impact when on the pitch, and with Newcastle United up next, he could be worth a look.

The Magpies have been poor on the road this season, and have won just three of their 14 Premier League away games. During that time, only Leeds United have a worse expected goals conceded (xGC) total, while they also rank in the bottom three for attempts in the box and shots on target conceded.

While Brighton have often flattered to deceive under Graham Potter, the return of Adam Lallana (£6.2m) can help them kick on. Against Southampton, he was pulling the strings in a slightly deeper role, and if he can stay fit for the remainder of the season, then Albion’s survival chances will receive a massive boost.

Welbeck has a big role to play too, and could be a nice under the radar option in Blank Gameweek 29.

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  1. linkafu
    • 4 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Sorry still asking but drives me crazy:

    A Lingard
    B Bale

    Please someone gives me the good argue

    1. Dirty Harry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Flip a coin.

      Have you got WC?

      1. linkafu
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        Yes plan is use it in 31

    2. Camzy
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      It depends a bit on your team. I think Lingard edges it for this week.

      1. linkafu
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        Have Kane and Antonio so it's Double Spurs or West Ham

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      B

    4. Twisted Saltergater
      • 14 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Well, Spurs conceded 3 after Bale was introduced so not sure he’s a great pick right now. Not with Aurier behind him at least.

  2. BrutalLogiC
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    hopefully playing this lot:

    Martinez
    Dunk Konsa
    Son Raph
    Watkins Bamford Kane

    Got 1 FT, who shall I bring in for one of the below? Got 0.6

    Shaw / Rudiger / Stones
    KDB / Bruno / Gundo / Son

    1. linkafu
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Stones to Cresswell maybe

      1. linkafu
        • 4 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        Aw Sorry didn't see the budget

        1. linkafu
          • 4 Years
          3 years, 9 days ago

          Stones to Dallas

    2. Tango74
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Why play 2 spurs v 2 villa defenders?

      Conflict ?

      Especially if Kane capt

  3. Jönny
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Rate My Slightly Punty Free Hit Team...

    Sanchez
    Dallas, Veltman, Cresswell
    Odegaard, Bale, Raphina, Tyler Roberts
    Lacazette, Maupay (c), Kane

    Bench: Martinez, Ndombele, Tierney, Targett

    1. Brehmeren
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Bamford likely to play.

      1. Jönny
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        He is, but I think Tyler will play behind him in Rodrigo's place...

    2. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Wow that’s ballsy! Not a massive fan of Maupay but if he’s going to score big it’s vs Newcastle. Roberts has not been great but there’s no reason you won’t get a good score with that team.

  4. Rhodes your boat
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Play Martinez or areola? Also have targett

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Martinez

    2. linkafu
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Aerola

  5. Max City
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    which 2 would you bring in:

    A) Bale
    B)Tierney
    C) Dunk
    D) Lingard

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      AD

    2. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      bale, dunk simple.

    3. Nolberto Solano
      • 12 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      CD

    4. Bubbles1985
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      CD

    5. Max City
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      ok then:

      Bale (2)
      Dunk (3)
      Lingard (3)
      Tierney (0)

    6. Gandalf
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Bale Dunk. May be wrong, but can't see Lingard doing much against Arsenal

  6. RamaJama
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Digne to Cresswell worth -4?

    1. Dirty Harry
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Digne GW30 is nice. I'm holding Digne

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        Cheers! Doing DCL to Bamford for free.
        Could also do Stones to Cresswell for -4, also have Dias

  7. Dirty Harry
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Gundo > Trossard -4 worth the hit?

    Gives me 9 players if so.

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      No

  8. XabiAlonso
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Help please I have 5 fit players this week. 1 ft. Is it worth using wildcard for this week

    1. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Depends if you want a squad full of Brighton, Fulham, Newcastle going forward.

      1. XabiAlonso
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        Lol probably not

    2. OLD Rafiki
      • 3 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      wild card is a no go zone this week.

    3. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      I'm seriously considering. Have you made a draft?

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        I made this earlier in the week:

        Ederson Sanchez*
        Cresswell* Dallas* Cancelo Robbo Rudiger
        Raphina* Bruno Gundo Neto Jota
        Kane* Antonio* Watkins*

    4. The Ilfordian
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      I think if you’re going to WC you will want some Arsenal for their long term good fixtures and a couple of Leeds to cover next week. Few West Ham and Spurs with some City, Chelsea and /or Everton on the bench and it might be skewed towards certain clubs but it should pick up the good fixtures

  9. Bubbles1985
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    RMFH please? 3.3m left itb with this:

    Sanchez
    Dunk Dallas Reguillon
    Lingz(vc) Auba Raph Bale
    Kane(c) Antonio Bamford

    Martinez Lookman Veltman Cresswell

    Still have WC and TC left to play...

    1. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Solid. I'd pick Tierney and Trossard in for Reguilon and Lingz.

      1. Bubbles1985
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        Thanks.

        I actually had those 2 in my previous draft but fancy West Ham to beat Arsenal.

        Hence Cresswell and Lingard as vc!

  10. The Polymath
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Local derby for Man U in the Europa Quarter Final draw. Will be playing the old defunct TV company based in the city.

    1. 2's Kompany 3's M…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      I don't know if everyone will get that but it made me laugh. 10/10

  11. Top Lad Dakes.
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Son can stay. Can replace DCL and or Cancelo/Stones with Bamford/Antonio and Dunk.

    1 FT so both moves would be -4. Who ya taking? 3.5m ITB

    Martinez
    Cresswell Dallas Johnson
    Bale Raphinha Son**
    Kane(c) Watkins
    (3.9 Cancelo Stones Bruno Gundogan DCL)

  12. Kodap
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Honestly the first time i've been properly stumped, what the hell do I do here? 2FT and 5.8m in the bank..

    Martinez
    Dier - Coufal - Dias
    Raphina - Soucek - Gundo - Son
    DCL - Kane - Bamford

    Bench: Areola - Shaw - Salah - Stones

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Dcl to Antonio?
      Stones to Cresswell?
      Salah to Auba?

    2. Konstaapeli
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Salah to Auba and save other?

    3. 2's Kompany 3's M…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Use one FT to shift Salah as you can always get him back next week.

  13. DanLFC1
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    -12 is really a -6 with WC at the ready right? 😀

    1. The Polymath
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Yes, as long as all three players play at least 60 minutes and don't get any cards.

    2. Pukki Party
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Yes and if you captain the player it's only a -4

    3. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      With Bale it could be a minus 7 or minus 8 🙂

      Just depends which side of the 60 the substitution falls this week and next.

      1. RamaJama
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        Could also be A +10

        1. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 9 days ago

          For sure -7 +17 adds up

          1. RamaJama
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 11 Years
            3 years, 9 days ago

            Sorry, misread it 🙂

            1. Stranger Mings
              • 3 Years
              3 years, 9 days ago

              -4 to get bale may get a 1 point return provided he plays 60 mins / gets assist ?

  14. kennethrhcp
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 13 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    will we know the travelling squad for Leeds before the deadline?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      No

      1. kennethrhcp
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 13 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        balls

  15. Pukki Party
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Those not using FH this week, what players are you taking a hit for this gw? Or no hits?

    1. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Took a hit for Kane and Bale in 27 and 28. None this time.

    2. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Considering Stones or Digne to Cresswell

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        I can see Cresswell being worth a hit tbh

        1. RamaJama
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 days ago

          Cheers!

        2. pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          3 years, 9 days ago

          No WC either and I'd say so.

          He was my FT this week. Lost Digne. One of those transfers where you just think long term, ignore immediate fixtures over the next two and the DGW of course.

    3. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      I've managed to get ten players out (if Bamford and Burn play) with free transfers, don't think there's anyone missing from this team that would justify bringing in for Gundo or KDB for a -4:

      Areola
      Konsa - Burn - Dawson
      Bale - Lingard - Raphinha
      Kane - Bamford - Maja

      1. Pukki Party
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        That's a good squad for this week

        1. Jimmy Boy
          • 7 Years
          3 years, 9 days ago

          Cheers, chasing in all my mls after an abysmal season so hopefully will be a good week for making up ground on those who have already free hitted

  16. Flynny
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Hi all....taken a hit for this team. Wildcard in 31. Want to keep dcl and mount for gw 30

    Is there anything else worth a hit, or good to go? Thanks

    Thanks

    Martinez
    Dallas coufal dunk (dias cancelo)
    Son bale Lingard raphinha (mount)
    Kane watkins (dcl)

    1. Fulchester's New Centr…
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      That'll do Jim, that'll do

  17. arkom
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Dallas / Requilon (Dias / Cancelo / Digne)
    Rapinha / Lingard / Son (Bruno / Gundogan)
    Kane / Watkins (DCL)

    2 FT
    1,5£ ITB

    A) Dias & Cancelo --> Cresswell & Dunk
    B) Son, Cancelo & Digne --> Bale, Cresswell & Dunk (-4)
    C) Bruno/Son, Cancelo & DCL --> Auba. Cresswell & Antonio (-4)
    D) Son, Bruno, Cancelo, Dias --> Auba, Bale, Cresswell, Dunk (-8)
    E) Other?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      B

      1. arkom
        • 7 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        TY!

  18. Mind över Mata
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 12 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    XXX
    Dunk, Dallas, Konsa, Coufal
    Bale (vc), Raphinha
    Bamford, Watkins, Kane (c)

    Play Areola or double-up with Fabianski (and Konsa)?

  19. Saka Rice
    • 9 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    who has better xGI Bale or Lingard?

  20. HD7
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    2FT:

    Mates, which two players would you get for 29?

    Already have:
    Martinez, Regulion, Son*, Kane, Bamford* + Bissouma, Strujik

    Wildcarding in 30,31

    1. jonnybhoy
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Raphina and Dunk

  21. Winston.
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Best two picks of these for this GW?

    Bale, Lingard, Odegaard, Auba

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Bale, Auba

      1. AC/DC AFC
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        Will Aubameyang play?

        I'd say Lingard.

  22. Shark Team
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Can I have some Auba and Bale point predictions ?

    1. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      1 , 5

      1. Stupendous
        • 11 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        And I own Auba

    2. Jimmy Boy
      • 7 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Auba 2. Bale 5. I'm still bitter from an Auba 2-pointer when I captained him in this fixture two years ago though.

    3. Jambot
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      2 and 2 and I have both

  23. el polako
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    How abysmal were Spurs last night ?
    Is going without them on FH viable tactic ?

    1. DaisyDaisyDaisyDaisy
      • 10 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Just Kane for me as anyone could be benched

      1. el polako
        • 6 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        Yeah might be safe pick to cover EO.

    2. AC/DC AFC
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      It's possible but it's about how they react that counts in the league.

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        They lost to Arsenal last weekend then followed it up with last night’s performance.

        Big test for them this weekend.

    3. Brehmeren
      • 13 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      There are not a lot of alternatives

      1. Twisted Saltergater
        • 14 Years
        3 years, 9 days ago

        this

        1. Andy_Social
          • 11 Years
          3 years, 9 days ago

          It's a real concern. Not only were they terrible, but Kane played 120 mins. Gotta captain him anyway as I have no one else but I'm expacting a captaincy blank.

    4. el polako
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Yeah really baffled here, might just go Kane.

  24. Stupendous
    • 11 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Dunk or Raph captain? Going big!

    1. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Stay where you are

      Fulham have a defence.

    2. Andy_Social
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      I'd say Dunk viable, but then I captained Cancelo in his DGW for one point doubled 🙁

  25. AC/DC AFC
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    A) Antonio
    B) Lacazette
    C) Welbeck

    1 week punt on FH.

    1. Stupendous
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      A safe

    2. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      A

    3. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      A

  26. Traction Engine Foot
    • 6 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Anything worth a hit here? Got 9.4m in the bank!

    Sanchez
    Dallas White Cresswell Targett
    Raphinha Lingard ESR Son
    Kane

    Ederson Gundogan Digne Richarlison DCL

    1. 2's Kompany 3's M…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Might be tempted to lose Richarlison for (believe it or not) Lacazette

  27. Enes_Sahini1
    • 5 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Only got 5 players playing this week, good time to use the wildcard?

    1. Traction Engine Foot
      • 6 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      No, just take a hit if you have to

    2. pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      IB if nothing else says no.

  28. Reeker
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Son + Cancelo to Auba and Dunk?

    Have Rudiger, Dias, Dallas, and AWB already in defence

    1. 2's Kompany 3's M…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      sounds good

  29. dunas_dog
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    DCL to Bamford- yes or no?

    1. RamaJama
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 11 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Yes

    2. 2's Kompany 3's M…
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 4 Years
      3 years, 9 days ago

      Same issue for me about DCL (but already have Bam). I want to keep DCL for the next couple of games before WC

  30. Cookie Kid
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 7 Years
    3 years, 9 days ago

    Bale in on a -4 (for Salah)?

    One eye on Newcastle away in 30, with Salah at Arsenal.