Sven Botman vs Nordi Mukiele: 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 |
![]() | Mukiele DEF - Sunderland | 2.5 | 0.0 | 151 | 3 | 5 | 27.5 | 7.7% | £5.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MUKIELE
Nordi Mukiele holds a slight edge over Sven Botman heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Nordi Mukiele projects 0.3 more expected points in GW1.
- Nordi Mukiele faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Mukiele
GW1
Ipswich Town
Away
GW2
Fulham
Home
GW3
Brentford
Away
GW4
Arsenal
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.
Mukiele
- Nordi Mukiele has registered 3 goals and 5 assists this season, totalling 151 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW1, making Mukiele a viable starting option.
- With only 7.7% ownership, Mukiele offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Botman vs Mukiele Gameweek 1
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