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Gameweek 22: Top 5 FPL Differentials

FPL Top 5 Differentials
Fantasy Football Fix 17 Jan. 2025

Gameweek 22: 5 FPL Differentials to Propel Your Rank

Hoping to climb the Fantasy Premier League ranks this week? We've identified five low-ownership players for Gameweek 22, each with less than 10% ownership. These hidden gems might be just what you need to overtake your mini-league competitors.

Before we dive into the list, here’s a quick breakdown of our criteria:

  • 3 attacking options (midfielders or forwards)
  • 2 defensive picks (goalkeeper or defenders)
  • All players selected have less than 10% ownership

Ready to discover the hidden gems that could transform your team’s fortunes? Let’s get started!


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Morgan Gibbs-White

  • Position: Midfielder
  • Cost: £6.4m
  • Projected Points for GW22: 5.1

Gibbs-White, Nottingham Forest's creative spark, has been quietly impressive this season. With 4 goals and 3 assists, he has been a reliable performer.

Gibbs-White Opta shotmap

He’s taken 27 shots, the second-highest for Forest, behind only Chris Wood (37), as shown on his Opta shotmap.

In Gameweek 22, Gibbs-White will face Southampton at home, who are conceding over 2 goals per game on average. With just 4.1% ownership, he’s a genuine differential who could have a significant impact.

Alex Iwobi

  • Position: Midfielder
  • Cost: £5.9m
  • Projected Points for GW22: 4.6

Fulham's Alex Iwobi has been in scintillating form this season, yet remains criminally underowned at just 7.5%.

With 7 goals and 3 assists, he has exceeded his xG of 4.1, though he is underperfroming his xA of 5.3. The Nigerian is also The Cottager's top FPL points scorer with 102 points.

Alex Iwobi FPL stats for away games

In Gameweek 22, Iwobi will face Leicester City away. According to the Opta Heatmaps tool, he averages 4.9 points per game on the road, the highest of any Fulham player.

At his price point, Iwobi offers excellent value and strong potential for continued success.

Phil Foden

  • Position: Midfielder
  • Cost: £9.2m
  • Projected Points for GW22: 4.5

Phil Foden is a compelling option for Gameweek 22, despite Manchester City's inconsistent form. Owned by just 5.4% of FPL managers, he’s a high-risk, high-reward differential.

Ipswich and Man city stats for the last 5 games

Over his last five matches, Foden has delivered 4 goals, 1 assist, and 7 bonus points, highlighting his attacking potential.

City take on Ipswich Town in Gameweek 22, a fixture that could provide Foden with more chances to extend his impressive run. However, his premium price and City’s unpredictability this season make him a risky pick.

Murillo

  • Position: Defender
  • Cost: £4.6m
  • Projected Points for GW22: 4.8

Murillo has been a standout in Nottingham Forest’s defence this season, making him an excellent budget option for FPL managers.

With 8 clean sheets, 1 goal, and a projected 4.8 points for Gameweek 22, he’s a reliable pick. Owned by just 3% of managers, Murillo presents a great opportunity to gain rank as a differential.

He also carries some attacking threat, having registered 17 shots, 2 big chances, and an xG of 1.33 — suggesting another goal is certainly possible.

Premier League clean sheet odds for Gameweek 22

Forest face Southampton at home in Gameweek 22, with the Predicted Points and Stats tool giving them a 60% chance of a clean sheet, the highest of any team.

Ibrahima Konaté

  • Position: Defender
  • Cost: £5.1m
  • Projected Points for GW22: 3.1

Ibrahima Konaté offers an intriguing differential option for FPL managers, with ownership at just 3.5%. While his projected points for Gameweek 22 are modest at 3.1, it’s Liverpool’s upcoming fixtures that make him an appealing pick.

Premier League teams' fixture ranked by defensive difficulty

The Reds face Ipswich Town in Gameweek 23, followed by a highly enticing double gameweek in Gameweek 24 against Bournemouth and Everton.

Konaté has registered 5 clean sheets this season and provides a minor attacking threat, with 1 goal and 1 assist. For managers planning ahead, he could be a smart investment at an affordable price.

FPL Differential Conclusion

In conclusion, these five differentials offer exciting opportunities to boost your FPL rank in Gameweek 22 and beyond. From the consistent Gibbs-White to the explosive potential of Foden, and the defensive solidity of Murillo and Konaté, there's a range of options to suit different strategies.

As always, consider your team structure and long-term plans when making transfers, but don't be afraid to take a calculated risk on these low-ownership gems. Good luck, managers!


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