FPLCaptain Analysis

Should I captain Omar Alderete in Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 38?

Gameweek 38 · Sunderland · DEF · £4.1m

Alderete
DEFSunderland

Alderete

Sunderland

125

Pts

2.8

Form

£4.1m

Price

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Fitness Concern

Knock - 75% chance of playing(75% chance of playing)

Form (last 6 GWs)

2.8

Expected pts, GW38

2.1

Season total

125 pts

Ownership

5.6%

PROBABLY NOT

Probably not - there are stronger captaincy options available for Gameweek 38, but here is the case for Alderete.

  • Form: 2.8 pts/game over the last 6 gameweeks - below expectations
  • Fixture: Chelsea (H) in GW38 - a workable fixture
  • Ownership: 5.6% - a genuine differential pick

Why Alderete may not be the best captain in Gameweek 38

The case for

  • Fixture: Chelsea (H) in GW38 is workable - not elite, but not a reason to avoid him.
  • Ownership: 5.6% makes him a genuine differential. A big return moves you up the overall rankings.

The case against

  • Form: 2.8 pts/game over the last 6 gameweeks - poor recent returns make him a risky armband choice.
  • Expected points: only 2.1 xPts projected for GW38 - stronger options are available.
  • Returns: 1 goal and 1 assist this season - the volume has not been there.

Alderete Analysis Gameweek 38

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