Daniel Ballard vs Michael Kayode: 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 | 5.5% | £5.0m |
![]() | Kayode DEF - Brentford | 1.7 | 13.0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2.9 | 4.3% | £4.5m |
PICK KAYODE
Michael Kayode holds a clear edge over Daniel Ballard heading into Gameweek 2, driven by stronger recent form.
- Daniel Ballard projects 0.5 more expected points in GW2.
- Michael Kayode is in sharper form with 13.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- 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

Kayode
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 5.5% ownership, Ballard offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Kayode
- Michael Kayode has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 13 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW2, making Kayode a viable starting option.
- With only 4.3% ownership, Kayode offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ballard vs Kayode Gameweek 2
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