Sven Botman vs Matty Cash: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Botman DEF - Newcastle | 2.2 | 0.0 | 89 | 1 | 1 | 17.8 | 0.4% | £5.0m |
![]() | Cash DEF - Aston Villa | 1.7 | 0.0 | 117 | 3 | 3 | 26 | 7.8% | £4.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: CASH
Matty Cash holds a slight edge over Sven Botman heading into Gameweek 1, driven by a more favourable fixture.
- Sven Botman projects 0.5 more expected points in GW1.
- Matty Cash faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Botman
GW1
Liverpool
Home
GW2
Spurs
Away
GW3
Bournemouth
Home
GW4
Leeds
Away

Cash
GW1
Brighton
Away
GW2
Arsenal
Home
GW3
Hull City
Away
GW4
Nott'm Forest
Home
The case for each player
Botman
- Sven Botman has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 89 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW1, making Botman a viable starting option.
- With only 0.4% ownership, Botman offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Cash
- Matty Cash has registered 3 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 117 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW1, making Cash a viable starting option.
- With only 7.8% ownership, Cash offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Botman vs Cash Gameweek 1
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