Daniel Ballard vs Nathan Collins: 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 | 5.3% | £5.0m |
![]() | Collins DEF - Brentford | 2.5 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.1 | 2% | £5.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: COLLINS
Nathan Collins holds a slight edge over Daniel Ballard heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Nathan Collins projects 0.3 more expected points in GW2.
- Nathan Collins leads on season points (6 vs 0 for Daniel Ballard).
- Daniel Ballard faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Collins
GW2
Leeds
Away
GW3
Sunderland
Home
GW4
Bournemouth
Away
GW5
Chelsea
Home
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 5.3% ownership, Ballard offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Collins
- Nathan Collins has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 6 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW2, making Collins a viable starting option.
- With only 2% ownership, Collins offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ballard vs Collins Gameweek 2
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