Ola Aina vs Matt Targett: 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 |
![]() | Targett DEF - Hull City | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2.4% | £4.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Ola Aina and Matt Targett 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.
- Ola Aina projects 0.7 more expected points in GW2.
- Ola Aina is in sharper form with 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Matt Targett 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

Targett
GW2
Coventry City
Away
GW3
Aston Villa
Home
GW4
Chelsea
Away
GW5
Newcastle
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.
Targett
- Matt Targett has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making Targett a viable starting option.
- With only 2.4% ownership, Targett offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Aina vs Targett Gameweek 2
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