Rodrigo Bentancur vs Bukayo Saka: Gameweek 36 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Bentancur MID - Spurs | 2.5 | 2.5 | 74 | 1 | 1 | 14.2 | 0.2% | £5.2m |
 | Saka MID - Arsenal | 4 | 3.0 | 145 | 7 | 9 | 14.8 | 8% | £9.8m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Rodrigo Bentancur and Bukayo Saka are closely matched in Gameweek 36. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Bukayo Saka projects 1.5 more expected points in GW36.
- Rodrigo Bentancur faces an easier GW36 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Final 3 gameweeks of the season
Bentancur
GW36
Leeds
Home
GW37
Chelsea
Away
GW38
Everton
Home
Saka
GW36
West Ham
Away
GW37
Burnley
Home
GW38
Crystal Palace
Away
The case for each player
Bentancur
- Rodrigo Bentancur has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 74 points at £5.2m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW36, making Bentancur a viable starting option.
- With only 0.2% ownership, Bentancur offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Saka
- Bukayo Saka has registered 7 goals and 9 assists this season, totalling 145 points at £9.8m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW36, making Saka a viable starting option.
- With only 8% ownership, Saka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Bentancur vs Saka Gameweek 36
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Saka has the better fixture run - but Bentancur frees up £4.6m.
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