Low-Owned Picks for Gameweek 9

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Right, now that we have got another pesky International break out of the way, it's time get back to the proper football…It's hard to remember back to gameweek 8, but midfield picks of Willian and Garner both returned, so it's with a confidence-boost that we dive back into the low-owned pile for your waiver and free market consideration…

Santiago Murillo (NFO) DEF Ownership: 8.7% Next Fixture: LUT (H)

A clean sheet and 0.58 expected goal involvements vs Crystal Palace last time out sees Murillo make it in as my regular 'home-fixture vs Luton' pick for this week. More than that, Forest have put in decent defensive numbers this season and whilst it isn't always easy knowing who is in the squad, let alone starting lineup, solid showings in the last two fixtures should see Murillo keep his spot in the side.

Kostas Tsimikas' (LIV) DEF Ownership: 22.9% Next Fixture: EVE (H)

The opportunists dream, Kostas Tsimikas looks set to have a spell in the starting eleven for the foreseeable future on the back of shoulder injury for regular left-back, Andy Robertson. Rumours are the Scotsman could be ruled out until 2024 and with a great set of fixtures in the run-up to the Christmas season, Tsimikas could represent great value as an addition to your squad.

Mathias Jensen (BRE) MID Ownership: 43.9% Next Fixture: BUR (H)

Whilst Mbeumo owners will be quick to point out Brentford's drop in form since the opening few weeks of the season, a prime fixture at home to Burnley could be the opportunity to turn that back around. With one of the leakiest defences in the league, I'm tipping Jensen to continue his fine form this weekend and return once again. At just x% ownership, he could be a great 5th midfielder choice for this week.

Tomas Soucek (WHU) MID Ownership: 25.2% Next Fixture: AVL (A)

With a knack for going on a bit of a goalscoring streak, Soucek has popped up with a goal in each of the Hammers last two fixtures and whilst Villa represent a tough opponent this weekend, they haven't yet been the stingiest in defence and should the opportunity arise, I'm backing Soucek to pounce and grab another.

Carlos Vinicius (FUL) FWD Ownership: 10.9% Next Fixture: TOT (A)

Once again, it feels like really scraping the barrel to find a fresh low-owned striker pick, but on pure hunch alone, I can see Vinicius being a handful for his former employer Spurs this weekend. With Raul Jiminez yet to really step up and having been on International duty with Mexico over the past week, I can see Carlos getting the nod and perhaps sneaking a goal.

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That will do it for this week. Best of luck on the waiver wire!

That will do it for this week from Draft Fantasy! Best of luck on the waiver wire!

This post was written by Peter W.