As we head into the first international break of the 2024/25 season, many Fantasy Premier League (FPL) managers are considering using their first Wildcard. To help with those decisions, we've identified five exciting differential picks—each owned by less than 10% of FPL managers—who could make a big impact in Gameweeks 4-7.
Let’s take a closer look at these potential game-changers.
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Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo has been in scintillating form, making him an attractive differential option. With 3 goals already under his belt, Mbeumo has outperformed his expected goals (xG) of 0.69, demonstrating his clinical finishing. His 4 big chances created highlight his creative prowess, contributing to an impressive 24 FPL points so far.
While Brentford face Manchester City in GW4, their subsequent fixtures against West Ham and Wolves in GW6 and GW7 look particularly promising. Mbeumo's projected points of 5.4 and 5.9 for these fixtures suggest he could be a shrewd addition to your squad.
Andrew Neave, a manager with seven top-10k finishes and an Elite XI: Team Reveal participant, currently has the Cameroonian international on his bench for his Wildcard team. Additionally, he has Robinson of Fulham on the bench, showcasing the depth of his current Wildcard draft.
Liverpool's Andrew Robertson presents an intriguing defensive option. Despite a relatively quiet start with no goals or assists, Robertson's underlying stats suggest he's due for an upturn in form. His expected goals (xG) of 0.33 and expected assists (xA) of 0.26 indicate that attacking returns could be on the horizon.
Liverpool's upcoming fixtures look particularly favourable, with home matches against Nottingham Forest and Bournemouth in GW4 and GW5. Robertson's projected points of 4.8 and 4.6 for these fixtures make him an appealing differential choice.
Robertson's Liverpool teammate, Alexander-Arnold (£7.0m), is outperforming him in creative stats like attempted assists and expected assists, according to the Opta Player Heatmaps tool. However, with a £1.0m price difference, FPL managers might argue that Robertson's potential output offers better value, allowing funds to be allocated elsewhere.
Brentford's Yoane Wissa has been quietly impressive, with 2 goals and 1 assist to his name. His expected goals (xG) of 2.23 suggests his scoring is sustainable, while his 21 FPL points demonstrate his potential for returns.
Like his teammate Mbeumo, Wissa faces tough opposition in GW4 and GW5. However, the fixtures against West Ham and Wolves in GW6 and GW7, with projected points of 5.0 and 5.2 respectively, make him a tempting differential option.
During GW6 and GW7, the DR Congo international is projected to score just behind Haaland (15.5) and Havertz (12.8), according to the Predicted Points & Stats tool. FPL managers might find it advantageous to double up on him and Mbeumo for this period.
Brighton's Mitoma has shown flashes of brilliance, with 1 goal and 1 assist in his opening matches. His expected goals (xG) of 1.34 and expected assists (xA) of 0.9 suggest there's more to come from the Japanese international.
Brighton have the second-best attacking fixtures for Gameweeks 4 to 7, according to the Fixture Analyser. Their home match against Nottingham Forest in Gameweek 5 is especially promising. Mitoma, with a projected 4.3 points for this fixture, could be a valuable differential pick.
Bournemouth's Antoine Semenyo has been a revelation, with 2 goals and 1 assist already to his name. His expected goals (xG) of 1.88 and expected assists (xA) of 1.67 suggest his performances are no fluke. With 2 big chances created and 19 FPL points, Semenyo offers excellent value at his price point.
Despite having tough fixtures, Bournemouth’s home match against Southampton in GW6 (projected 5.0 points) could be a great chance for Semenyo to excel. You can check player projected points on the official Fantasy Premier League website by using our free Google Chrome extension, FPL Plus.
These five differentials offer FPL managers the opportunity to gain an edge over their rivals in the crucial period before the next international break. While each comes with their own risks, their low ownership and potential for high returns make them exciting options to consider. As always, balance these picks with your overall team strategy and keep an eye on team news before making your final decisions.
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