Bruno Fernandes vs Jefferson Lerma: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | B.Fernandes MID - Man Utd | 4 | 0.0 | 235 | 9 | 24 | 19.6 | 48.6% | £12.0m |
![]() | Lerma MID - Crystal Palace | 1.5 | 0.0 | 69 | 0 | 5 | 13.8 | 0.1% | £5.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: B.FERNANDES
Bruno Fernandes holds a slight edge over Jefferson Lerma heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Bruno Fernandes projects 2.5 more expected points in GW1.
- Bruno Fernandes faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

B.Fernandes
GW1
Hull City
Away
GW2
Ipswich Town
Home
GW3
Everton
Away
GW4
Man City
Home

Lerma
GW1
Everton
Away
GW2
Man City
Home
GW3
Fulham
Away
GW4
Ipswich Town
Home
The case for each player
B.Fernandes
- Bruno Fernandes has registered 9 goals and 24 assists this season, totalling 235 points at £12.0m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW1, making B.Fernandes a viable starting option.
- B.Fernandes's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Lerma
- Jefferson Lerma has registered 0 goals and 5 assists this season, totalling 69 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW1, making Lerma a viable starting option.
- With only 0.1% ownership, Lerma offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
B.Fernandes vs Lerma Gameweek 1
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