Sven Botman vs Nico O'Reilly: 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 |
 | O'Reilly DEF - Man City | 3.1 | 0.0 | 160 | 5 | 4 | 24.6 | 22.9% | £6.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: O'REILLY
Nico O'Reilly holds a slight edge over Sven Botman heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Nico O'Reilly projects 0.9 more expected points in GW1.
- Nico O'Reilly 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
O'Reilly
GW1
Bournemouth
Home
GW2
Crystal Palace
Away
GW3
Coventry City
Home
GW4
Man Utd
Away
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.
O'Reilly
- Nico O'Reilly has registered 5 goals and 4 assists this season, totalling 160 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 3.1 points in GW1, making O'Reilly a viable starting option.
- O'Reilly's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Botman vs O'Reilly Gameweek 1
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