Ola Aina vs James Tarkowski: 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 |
![]() | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 2.8 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.8% | £6.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: TARKOWSKI
James Tarkowski holds a slight edge over Ola Aina heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 1.1 more expected points in GW2.
- James Tarkowski leads on season points (6 vs 5 for Ola Aina).
- James Tarkowski faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Aina
GW2
Liverpool
Away
GW3
Spurs
Home
GW4
Aston Villa
Away
GW5
Coventry City
Home

Tarkowski
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
Home
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
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.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 6 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW2, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- With only 8.8% ownership, Tarkowski offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Aina vs Tarkowski Gameweek 2
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