FPL Differentials GW1: Low Ownership Picks to Gain Rank
The best differentials
Michael Keane (1.7% ownership) - £5.0m, 5.8 xPThe Everton defender offers exceptional value against Crystal Palace at home. With a massive 60% clean sheet probability (defcon_probability: 0.6), Keane's 1.16 points per million is the highest in this dataset. At just 1.7% ownership, he's the perfect enabler who could genuinely outscore premium defenders this week. Murillo (1.0% ownership) - £5.5m, 5.2 xP
Forest's Brazilian centre-back is virtually unowned but faces Leeds at home with a strong 52.3% clean sheet chance. His defensive contributions combined with Forest's solid home form make him an exceptional punt for managers seeking differential defensive coverage at a budget price point. Nathan Collins (2.0% ownership) - £5.5m, 5.0 xP
Brentford's aerial threat hosts Spurs with a surprising 49.6% clean sheet probability. Collins combines defensive solidity with set-piece attacking potential, making him a genuine differential option who could easily return 8+ points if Brentford keep it tight.
High upside
Piero Hincapié (3.1% ownership) - £5.5m, 5.3 xPArsenal's new defender faces Championship side Coventry in what should be a comfortable home win. While his clean sheet odds aren't spectacular (14.1%), the attacking potential in a likely rout is significant. Arsenal could score four or five, and Hincapié offers both defensive returns and potential bonus points at minimal ownership.