Last week’s differential picks delivered again.
Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall found the net against West Ham, while Morgan Gibbs-White returned with a goal and an assist versus Sunderland — exactly the kind of low-owned upside that can swing ranks late in the season.
With Gameweek 35 approaching, we’ve picked out five more differentials — all under 10% owned — who could do exactly the same.
Our strategy balances attacking potential with defensive coverage:
⚽ 3 attacking player – midfielders or forwards
🛡️ 2 defensive players – defenders or goalkeepers
This ensures coverage across the pitch while prioritising FPL points, essential for Gameweek success.
The French forward has quietly become Bournemouth’s most dangerous attacker in recent weeks. Over the last five Gameweeks, the 21-year-old has scored three goals — more than any other Cherries player — while also leading the team for shots on target (3), backed up by a strong 2.5 expected goals (xG), as shown in the Match Centre feature.
Across the wider 2025/26 campaign, Kroupi Jr has featured in 29 matches, scoring 11 goals from 39 total shots, with 18 efforts on target. That is an excellent conversion rate. His 7.46 xG highlights just how clinical he has been, and at just £4.6m, he remains a standout budget option.
The big caveat is minutes. He has played 65, 72 and 84 minutes in his last three matches, so a full 90 is not guaranteed. However, Bournemouth face Crystal Palace between their UEFA Conference League semi-final legs, which could increase the chance of rotation — and create an opportunity. If Bournemouth benefit from Palace having one eye on Europe, Kroupi Jr could be right at the centre of it.
Few midfielders are in better form right now than the German international. Groß has delivered four assists in his last five matches, averaging 6.4 points per game over that period, as shown in the Opta Heatmaps tool.
Across the season, the 34-year-old has played 15 matches, registering five assists from 33 attempted assists, along with four ‘big chances’ created. While he is not a major goal threat — one goal, 1.09 xG and 12 shots — his role as Brighton’s chief creator keeps him ticking over. Only Minteh (8) has provided more assists for the Seagulls, but he has played twice as many matches.
Groß has also picked up nine bonus points, the second-most for Brighton behind only Welbeck (18), showing how well his all-round game translates into FPL scoring.
The Seagulls head to Newcastle in excellent form, with four wins from their last five, while the Magpies have lost four of their last five, as shown in the Match Centre feature. Over that period, Brighton have scored 10 goals — the second-most in the league, behind only Forest (13). Newcastle, meanwhile, have conceded seven goals and kept just one clean sheet.
In a fixture that could suit Brighton’s control and creativity, Groß looks like a standout enabler with upside.
Not every differential needs to be explosive. The Welsh international offers consistency — and that can be just as valuable at this stage of the season.
Ampadu has featured in 31 matches, scoring one goal and providing three assists. His attacking numbers are modest (24 shots, six on target, 2.89 xG), but that is not where his appeal lies. Instead, it’s his defensive contribution (DEFCON) output that stands out, with 34 FPL points — bettered by only Anderson (49) and Garner (38) among midfielders.
He has also collected eight bonus points, highlighting his all-round influence. While he may not be the most exciting pick, the 25-year-old is a reliable option for managers looking to bank steady returns.
Against Burnley, a clean sheet combined with DEFCON returns could easily result in another solid haul.
The English defender continues to outperform expectations — and even some of his own teammates.
Since becoming a regular in Gameweek 19, Hill has racked up 193 DEFCON, averaging 12.06 per game. That puts him comfortably ahead of Senesi, who has managed 157 DEFCON at 9.81 per game over the same period.
That defensive dominance has translated into consistent FPL returns, too. Hill is the seventh-highest scoring defender for FPL points in this period with 71, just ahead of Senesi, as shown in the Opta Stats Sandbox.
Across the season, the 24-year-old has played 25 matches, keeping six clean sheets and providing three assists.
His value lies in reliability. With Palace potentially distracted by Europe and rotation, there could be an opportunity for a clean sheet, DEFCON points and another solid haul. Either way, Hill’s DEFCON floor makes him one of the safest defensive differentials available.
If you’re backing Leeds defensively, Struijk looks like the standout pick.
The Dutch centre-back has played 31 matches this season, keeping seven clean sheets. He also leads Leeds defenders for DEFCON per game (9.19), giving him a reliable route to points even when clean sheets are not guaranteed.
Minutes are another major plus. Struijk has logged 2,701 minutes this season, making him one of the more secure starters in the Leeds backline.
With Leeds ranking third in the Fixture Planner for defensive fixtures over the run-in, and Struijk owned by just 2.9% of managers, he offers a strong blend of security, consistency and differential appeal.
With rank swings becoming more volatile at this stage of the season, targeting low-owned players with strong underlying data, secure routes to points and favourable fixture context could be key.
This week’s picks offer a nice mix of upside and reliability. Kroupi Jr and Groß arrive in strong attacking form, with both capable of exploiting opponents who may be low on confidence or distracted by Europe. Ampadu and Struijk provide steadier routes to points through minutes, fixtures and DEFCON potential, while Hill continues to offer one of the strongest defensive contribution floors among low-owned defenders.
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