Haaland vs B.Fernandes

Head-to-head captain comparison for Gameweek 38.

Our pick
Higher expected points this gameweek.
Haaland
Man City
B.Fernandes
Man Utd

This gameweek

xPts6.75.8
FixtureAston Villa (H)Brighton (A)
Fixture difficulty (FDR)34

Form & minutes

Form6.85.5
Points per game6.86.5
Minutes (season)29532975
Bonus4338

Underlying

xG (season)25.5010.72
xA (season)2.6712.13
xGI (season)28.1722.85
Goals278
Assists823
ICT index302.3368.1

Context

Price£14.7m£10.4m
Ownership64.4%47.8%
TeamMan CityMan Utd
PositionFWDMID
XI Predictor gradeA+A+

Next 5 fixtures

Haaland
Aston Villa (H)
B.Fernandes
Brighton (A)

The verdict

Haaland offers a higher expected points total for the final gameweek. His scoring record is undeniable, especially against lesser opposition. While Fernandes has attacking potential, his output can be inconsistent. Given Manchester City’s need to secure the title and Haaland's proven ability to deliver, he is the more reliable captaincy choice for this gameweek.

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Snapshot taken 20 May 2026
Picks are deterministic from a snapshot of player news, prices, fixtures, and form at publish time. The model blends Expected Points (xPts) with fixture difficulty, expected minutes, and bonus likelihood. Read the full methodology.