Sven Botman vs Virgil: 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 |
 | Virgil DEF - Liverpool | 3.1 | 0.0 | 175 | 6 | 1 | 26.9 | 16.2% | £6.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: VIRGIL
Virgil holds a slight edge over Sven Botman heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Virgil projects 0.9 more expected points in GW1.
- Virgil 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
Virgil
GW1
Newcastle
Away
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
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.
Virgil
- Virgil has registered 6 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 175 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 3.1 points in GW1, making Virgil a viable starting option.
- Virgil's fixture run looks favourable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Botman vs Virgil Gameweek 1
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