Ola Aina vs Reece James: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Aina DEF - Nott'm Forest | 1.7 | 5.0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 3.6% | £4.5m |
 | James DEF - Chelsea | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3% | £5.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Ola Aina and Reece James are closely matched in Gameweek 2. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Reece James projects 0.8 more expected points in GW2.
- Ola Aina leads on season points (5 vs 0 for Reece James).
- Reece James faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Aina
GW2
Liverpool
Away
GW3
Spurs
Home
GW4
Aston Villa
Away
GW5
Coventry City
Home
James
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
The case for each player
Aina
- Ola Aina has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 5 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW2, making Aina a viable starting option.
- With only 3.6% ownership, Aina offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
James
- Reece James has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW2, making James a viable starting option.
- James's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Aina vs James Gameweek 2
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