Groß vs Barnes
FPL 2026/27 head-to-head comparison for two midfielder options.
Matchup verdict
Groß leads the modelled comparison. Groß is the stronger all-round midfielder pick in the 2026/27 snapshot, based on form, points per game, fixture difficulty, value, and goal involvement. This is a modelled signal, not a guarantee; price, role, and your existing squad can change the decision.
Modelled Scores: 7.14 vs 3.45; the page keeps factual values separate below.
At-a-glance matrix
| Metric | Groß | Barnes |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Factual £6.2m | Factual £6.1m |
| Form | Factual 5.5 | Factual 2 |
| Points per game | Factual 8.3 | Factual 4.6 |
| Total points | Factual 58 | Factual 32 |
| Ownership | Factual 45.7% | Factual 7.6% |
| Minutes | Factual 610 | Factual 630 |
| Goal involvements | Factual 9 (G+A) | Factual 4 (G+A) |
Detailed statistics
| Metric | Groß | Barnes |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Factual 3 | Factual 1 |
| Assists | Factual 6 | Factual 3 |
| Bonus | Factual 9 | Factual 3 |
| ICT index | Factual 62.8 | Factual 45.3 |
| Expected goals | Factual 2.16 | Factual 1.24 |
| Expected assists | Factual 1.16 | Factual 0.87 |
Fixture outlook · next six gameweeks
Groß · avg FDR 3.3
- GW8 LIV (A) · FDR 4
- GW9 MCI (A) · FDR 5
- GW10 BRE (H) · FDR 3
- GW11 HUL (A) · FDR 2
- GW12 NEW (H) · FDR 3
- GW13 BOU (A) · FDR 3
Barnes · avg FDR 3.5
- GW8 CRY (A) · FDR 3
- GW9 EVE (H) · FDR 3
- GW10 FUL (A) · FDR 3
- GW11 ARS (H) · FDR 4
- GW12 BHA (A) · FDR 4
- GW13 MUN (H) · FDR 4
Scenario caveats
Safer route
Prefer the higher-ownership option when protecting rank and when both roles and fixtures are otherwise similar.
Upside route
Prefer the lower-owned option only when its minutes, role, and fixture evidence are strong enough to justify the extra variance.
Factual Player and fixture values come from the source snapshot. Modelled The all-round signal is a comparison aid, not an official FPL statistic.
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