Best FPL Midfielders Between £6.0m–£9.0m

Midfielders have always been a reliable source of points in Fantasy Premier League. With five of the top six scoring midfielders priced between £6.0m and £9.0m, getting your picks right in this range could be crucial for success in the latter stages of the season.

In this blog, we analyse the underlying stats of the best midfield options in this bracket over the last six Gameweeks and assess their fixture runs to identify the standout choices for your FPL team.

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Goal Threat – Which Midfielders Are Most Likely to Score?

As shown in the image from our Opta Stats Sandbox, the top four midfielders for shots in the box over the last six Gameweeks are Eze (13), Ouattara (11), Gakpo (11), and Trossard (10) — all of whom are currently owned by fewer than 15% of FPL managers.

Looking deeper into the numbers, only Gakpo (2.71), Mbeumo (2.22) and Trossard (2.15) rank among the top five for Expected Goals (xG), with Ouattara (1.98) not far behind. Despite his high shot volume, Eze has managed just one 'big chance' in this period.

Semenyo and Enzo lead the way for shots on target (9 each), though Semenyo has been afforded only two big chances and sits ninth for xG (1.67).

Mbeumo’s numbers stand out — no midfielder has registered more 'big chances' (6) over the last six Gameweeks, while only Semenyo and Enzo have managed more shots on target than his eight.

As highlighted in the Fix Comparison Matrix, Mbeumo clearly outperforms Fernandes and Cunha across most attacking metrics. The trio have attempted a similar number of shots, but Mbeumo leads for goals (4), shots on target (10), and big chances (6) — underlining his superior goal threat. Even creatively, the gap isn’t large: Fernandes has created just four more chances than Mbeumo’s 10.

The Potential FPL Differentials

As shown in the image from our Opta Stats Sandbox, Doku (7), Murphy (6), and Gibbs-White (6) all rank among the top five midfielders for shots on target over the last six Gameweeks.

Although Doku (339 minutes) and Murphy (346 minutes) have seen limited game time, their recent form suggests they could soon become more regular starters. Meanwhile, Gibbs-White appears revitalised under Dyche, and together the trio represent strong low-owned differential options for the upcoming Gameweeks.

Creativity – Who Is Creating the Most Chances?

As shown in the image from our Opta Stats Sandbox, Foden leads all midfielders for chances created (19) over the last six Gameweeks, despite registering just one assist in that period. However, only two of those chances were classed as ‘big chances’ by Opta, and he ranks just seventh for Expected Assists (xA) (1.44).

Doku ranks joint-second for attempted assists alongside Fernandes, further underlining his growing FPL appeal. Garnacho (4) is the only midfielder to have created more big chances than Doku’s three.

At Liverpool, Szoboszlai (12) has been their most creative midfielder after Salah (15), though managers should note he is currently one yellow card away from suspension.

Meanwhile, Rice continues to impress creatively — he has produced the same number of chances as Saka (12) and ranks second for big chances created (3), reinforcing his status as a strong value pick in FPL midfields.

Which Teams Have the Best Fixtures?

As shown in the image from our Fixture Analyser, Liverpool rank top for Attack Difficulty up to Gameweek 16.

It’s worth noting that several key players will depart for the Africa Cup of Nations after that point, which is why Gameweek 16 is used as the cut-off for this analysis.

Both Gakpo and Szoboszlai stand out as promising short-term picks, though there are some caveats — Gakpo faces rotation risk given Slot’s attacking depth, while Szoboszlai is one yellow card away from suspension.

Manchester United’s upcoming fixtures also bring their midfielders back into focus, with a double-up on Fernandes and Mbeumo looking like a viable strategy.

Meanwhile, an Arsenal midfielder remains a strong option, particularly with the Gunners’ favourable home fixtures against Spurs, Brentford, and Wolves on the horizon.

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