Rodrigo Bentancur vs Cunha: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Bentancur MID - Spurs | 2 | 0.0 | 86 | 1 | 1 | 15.6 | 0.1% | £5.5m |
![]() | Cunha MID - Man Utd | 2.8 | 0.0 | 143 | 10 | 4 | 17.9 | 14.6% | £8.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: CUNHA
Cunha holds a slight edge over Rodrigo Bentancur heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Cunha projects 0.8 more expected points in GW1.
- Cunha faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Bentancur
GW1
Brentford
Away
GW2
Newcastle
Home
GW3
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW4
Everton
Home

Cunha
GW1
Hull City
Away
GW2
Ipswich Town
Home
GW3
Everton
Away
GW4
Man City
Home
The case for each player
Bentancur
- Rodrigo Bentancur has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 86 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW1, making Bentancur a viable starting option.
- With only 0.1% ownership, Bentancur offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Cunha
- Cunha has registered 10 goals and 4 assists this season, totalling 143 points at £8.0m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW1, making Cunha a viable starting option.
- Cunha's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Bentancur vs Cunha Gameweek 1
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