FPL Gameweek 25 Differentials: Low-Owned Players to Consider
Identifying the right differentials is one of the fastest ways to make up ground in Fantasy Premier League, especially in Gameweek 25, when fixtures and minutes security matter as much as raw form. This week's shortlist focuses on low-owned players (under 5%) who are either locked for minutes, trending into better roles or set up well by the upcoming matchups.
Below are the best FPL Gameweek 25 differentials, grouped by position, with quick rationale based on fixtures, team direction and likely involvement.
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Best FPL Differentials for Gameweek 25
Defenders
Konstantinos Mavropanos - 0.1% (West Ham)
It's been a while since a West Ham player was mentioned in this article, but Nuno Espirito Santo appears to have turned things around slightly following a couple recent additions in the transfer window.
West Ham have won two of their last three Premier League games and held a two-goal lead at Chelsea before letting it slip away. They have a favourable fixture in Gameweek 25 against a struggling Burnley side.
Konstantinos Mavropanos has hit the defensive contributions threshold in three of his last four games, so he could be a nice differential defender option in GW25 and moving forward.
Antonee Robinson - 0.8% (Fulham)
Antonee Robinson was a staple in FPL teams last season as the left-back was scoring points at both ends of the pitch, finishing with 10 assists.
He started this season with a nagging injury that kept him off the pitch the first few months, but he's been back starting for the majority of January.
This week, Fulham face Everton at home, making the American a strong option if you're looking for a low-owned defender.
Midfielders
Morgan Gibbs-White - 2.3% (Nottingham Forest)
Morgan Gibbs-White has found himself in this article on multiple occasions this season, as he's never held much popularity despite continuing to accrue points.
The Englishman is a safe pick in FPL as he almost always plays 90 minutes and is often on penalty-taking duty when on the pitch.
He's managed three goals and one assist in his last five Premier League games and faces Leeds and Wolves next, so he's worth considering at £7.3m.
Amad Diallo - 1.7% (Manchester United)
Amad Diallo keeps his place in this article from last week, where he unfortunately only managed two points against Fulham.
Since Michael Carrick's arrival, the Ivorian has been playing in his more natural position on the right wing, and although he doesn't have any goal contributions in that time, his performances have been impressive.
As a team, United have scored eight goals in their last three games and face Spurs and West Ham next. At just £6.2m, Diallo should be considered if you want a differential alternative to Bryan Mbeumo and Bruno Fernandes.
Forwards
Taty Castellanos - 0.1% (West Ham)
West Ham's January signing is yet to find the back of the net for his new club in his four starts since his arrival, but he has 15 shots and six shots on target in that period.
He and West Ham have been performing much better of late, and as mentioned earlier, they face Burnley this week.
If you're looking for a budget forward, the Argentine could be a good option.
Kai Havertz - 0.5% (Arsenal)
Kai Havertz made his first league start of the season for Arsenal in Gameweek 24 against Leeds.
He didn't get on the scoresheet in that game, but he did score off the bench in Arsenal's 1-0 win over Chelsea in the Carabao Cup on Tuesday.
With Viktor Gyokeres failing to deliver even a glimmer of a good performance, Mikel Arteta may turn to Havertz in the coming fixtures. That includes a double gameweek of Brentford and Wolves in Gameweek 26, making Havertz a potentially exciting punt.
Final Thoughts: FPL Gameweek 25 Differentials
With ownership concentrated around a small core of template picks, Gameweek 25 is a strong week to attack with low-owned starters, especially where fixtures align with minutes security. Robinson and Mavropanos offer budget defensive routes to points, while Diallo, Castellanos, and Havertz provide upside if their roles and starts are confirmed.
Prioritise confirmed minutes via team news and predicted lineups before the deadline, and treat the forward punts as ceiling plays rather than "safe" picks.
