Daniel Ballard vs Matty Cash: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Ballard DEF - Sunderland | 2.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5.4% | £5.0m |
![]() | Cash DEF - Aston Villa | 1.7 | -1.0 | -1 | 0 | 0 | -0.2 | 8.4% | £4.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: BALLARD
Daniel Ballard holds a slight edge over Matty Cash heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Daniel Ballard projects 0.5 more expected points in GW2.
- Daniel Ballard leads on season points (0 vs -1 for Matty Cash).
- Daniel Ballard faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Ballard
GW2
Fulham
Home
GW3
Brentford
Away
GW4
Arsenal
Home
GW5
Man City
Away

Cash
GW2
Arsenal
Home
GW3
Hull City
Away
GW4
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW5
Spurs
Away
The case for each player
Ballard
- Daniel Ballard has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW2, making Ballard a viable starting option.
- With only 5.4% ownership, Ballard offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Cash
- Matty Cash has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling -1 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW2, making Cash a viable starting option.
- With only 8.4% ownership, Cash offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ballard vs Cash Gameweek 2
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