FPL Gameweek 15 Differentials: Less Popular Gems to Consider
Gameweek 14 delivered another mix of blanks from popular players and strong returns from unexpected low-owned options. With a quick turnaround into FPL Gameweek 15, this is the perfect moment to target differentials who combine form, opportunity and favourable fixtures.
Below are the best FPL differentials for GW15, each under five-percent ownership and capable of delivering meaningful rank gains this week.
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Best FPL Differentials for Gameweek 15
Maxim De Cuyper - 1.8% (Brighton)
Brighton have been in fine goalscoring form of late with seven goals in their last three Premier League games, one of which was scored by their summer signing, Maxim De Cuyper.
He's started the last two goals on the left wing and has impressed, both defensively and offensively, producing two shots on target and six chances created.
Brighton have a tasty fixture in Gameweek 15 against West Ham, who have been one of the worst teams in the league. If he starts again, De Cuyper should get the licence to roam forward and potentially grab another attacking return with a clean sheet in play.
Use RotoWire's Fixture Difficulty Ranker to plan ahead during the busy season.
Malick Thiaw - 1.9% (Newcastle)
Another summer signing that has impressed this season is Newcastle's Malick Thiaw. He's started almost every game for Newcastle and has contributed to their solid defensive record.
The German recently showed his attacking prowess with a brace against Everton in Gameweek 13, a 4-1 win.
Newcastle enter GW15 with some of the strongest clean sheet odds on the slate. While goals won't happen every match, Thiaw will remain a presence on set pieces, and great clean sheet odds make him a top defender.
Use our FPL cheat sheets for predicted lineups, team odds, goalscorer odds, set-piece stats and player projections.
Anthony Gordon - 1.5% (Newcastle)
It's an equally nice fixture for the Newcastle attackers, as Burnley have conceded the second-most goals this season, behind only Wolves.
Anthony Gordon had an injury recently that kept him out of a couple of Premier League games, but he's back fit now, playing 25 minutes off the bench to convert a penalty in the draw against Tottenham.
Nick Woltemade has played 90 minutes in both of their last two games and could be due a rest, which would likely see Gordon get a start up front. If that's the case, it significantly increases Gordon's ceiling with more chances for shots in front of the box.
At just 1.5% ownership, he could be a fantastic differential for Gameweek 15.
Matheus Cunha - 3.6% (Manchester United)
The only team that have conceded more goals than Burnley this season are Man United's Gameweek 15 opponents, Wolves.
Aside from the Everton game in Gameweek 12, United have been in fantastic goalscoring form with 14 goals scored in their last seven games.
Matheus Cunha has missed a couple games due to a minor training injury, but he's been impressive since joining the Reds in the summer. He started Thursday and if all is well, expects to remain in the XI for Monday's match against Wolves.
Visit our Predicted Lineups for GW15 page, updated throughout the week before confirmed team news 75 minutes before kickoff.
Evanilson - 1.5% (Bournemouth)
Evanilson, unfortunately disappointed in Gameweek 14, as he was rested and only came on for 30 minutes against Everton.
He hasn't scored as many goals as many expected this season following his 10-goal effort in the 2024/25 campaign.
However, he should be in line to return to the XI in Gameweek 15 against a Chelsea team that recently conceded three goals against Leeds.
Bournemouth have shown the ability to score against anyone with their style of play and with a few absences in the middle of the pitch, this match projects to be higher scoring.
Callum Wilson - 0.8% (West Ham)
West Ham's summer signing from Newcastle has put together a run of starts that has led to three goals in his last five games (prior to Thursday's Man United match).
Although West Ham have struggled, Wilson has still managed to find the back of the net and looks to be the first choice striker even with Niklas Fullkrug back from injury.
It's not the easiest fixture in GW15, but Brighton have struggled defensively, allowing four at home in their most recent match, and Wilson should still see chances.
FPL GW15 Differential FAQ
Who is the best differential for Gameweek 15?
Maxim De Cuyper and Malick Thiaw offer the strongest mix of fixture and form.
Which low-owned attacker has the highest upside in GW15?
Anthony Gordon is the standout if he starts centrally.
Should I take a hit for a differential this week?
Only if replacing an injured/non-starting player.
Who is the best forward punt?
Callum Wilson and Evanilson both project well for chances.
