Daniel Ballard vs Nordi Mukiele: 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 |
![]() | Mukiele DEF - Sunderland | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2.7% | £5.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Daniel Ballard and Nordi Mukiele are closely matched in Gameweek 2. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Nordi Mukiele projects 0.3 more expected points in GW2.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Mukiele
GW2
Fulham
Home
GW3
Brentford
Away
GW4
Arsenal
Home
GW5
Man City
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.
Mukiele
- Nordi Mukiele has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW2, making Mukiele a viable starting option.
- With only 2.7% ownership, Mukiele offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ballard vs Mukiele Gameweek 2
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