Rodrigo Bentancur vs Declan Rice: 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 |
 | Rice MID - Arsenal | 2.6 | 0.0 | 184 | 4 | 9 | 24.5 | 22.3% | £7.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: RICE
Declan Rice holds a slight edge over Rodrigo Bentancur heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Declan Rice projects 0.6 more expected points in GW1.
- Declan Rice 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
Rice
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
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.
Rice
- Declan Rice has registered 4 goals and 9 assists this season, totalling 184 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Rice a viable starting option.
- Rice's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Bentancur vs Rice Gameweek 1
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