Emiliano Buendía vs Bryan Mbeumo: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Buendía MID - Aston Villa | 2.1 | 0.0 | 102 | 6 | 2 | 17 | 0.8% | £6.0m |
![]() | Mbeumo MID - Man Utd | 2.8 | 0.0 | 148 | 11 | 3 | 18.5 | 16.4% | £8.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MBEUMO
Bryan Mbeumo holds a slight edge over Emiliano Buendía heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Bryan Mbeumo projects 0.7 more expected points in GW1.
- Bryan Mbeumo faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Buendía
GW1
Brighton
Away
GW2
Arsenal
Home
GW3
Hull City
Away
GW4
Nott'm Forest
Home

Mbeumo
GW1
Hull City
Away
GW2
Ipswich Town
Home
GW3
Everton
Away
GW4
Man City
Home
The case for each player
Buendía
- Emiliano Buendía has registered 6 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 102 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.1 points in GW1, making Buendía a viable starting option.
- With only 0.8% ownership, Buendía offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Mbeumo
- Bryan Mbeumo has registered 11 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 148 points at £8.0m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW1, making Mbeumo a viable starting option.
- Mbeumo's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Buendía vs Mbeumo Gameweek 1
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