Sven Botman vs Trevoh Chalobah: 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 |
![]() | Chalobah DEF - Chelsea | 2.5 | 0.0 | 136 | 3 | 1 | 24.7 | 2.1% | £5.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: CHALOBAH
Trevoh Chalobah holds a slight edge over Sven Botman heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Trevoh Chalobah projects 0.3 more expected points in GW1.
- Trevoh Chalobah 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

Chalobah
GW1
Fulham
Away
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
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.
Chalobah
- Trevoh Chalobah has registered 3 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 136 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW1, making Chalobah a viable starting option.
- With only 2.1% ownership, Chalobah offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Botman vs Chalobah Gameweek 1
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