Yasin Ayari vs Declan Rice: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ayari MID - Brighton | 2 | 0.0 | 98 | 3 | 4 | 17.8 | 0.5% | £5.5m |
 | Rice MID - Arsenal | 2.6 | 0.0 | 184 | 4 | 9 | 24.5 | 22.3% | £7.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: RICE
Declan Rice holds a slight edge over Yasin Ayari heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Declan Rice projects 0.6 more expected points in GW1.
- Declan Rice faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Ayari
GW1
Aston Villa
Home
GW2
Chelsea
Away
GW3
Leeds
Home
GW4
Coventry City
Away
Rice
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
The case for each player
Ayari
- Yasin Ayari has registered 3 goals and 4 assists this season, totalling 98 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW1, making Ayari a viable starting option.
- With only 0.5% ownership, Ayari offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Rice
- Declan Rice has registered 4 goals and 9 assists this season, totalling 184 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Rice a viable starting option.
- Rice's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Ayari vs Rice Gameweek 1
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