Timothy Castagne vs Nordi Mukiele: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Castagne DEF - Fulham | 1.7 | 0.0 | 61 | 0 | 2 | 13.6 | 0.2% | £4.5m |
![]() | 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 Timothy Castagne heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Nordi Mukiele projects 0.8 more expected points in GW1.
- Nordi Mukiele faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Castagne
GW1
Chelsea
Home
GW2
Sunderland
Away
GW3
Crystal Palace
Home
GW4
Liverpool
Away

Mukiele
GW1
Ipswich Town
Away
GW2
Fulham
Home
GW3
Brentford
Away
GW4
Arsenal
Home
The case for each player
Castagne
- Timothy Castagne has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 61 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW1, making Castagne a viable starting option.
- With only 0.2% ownership, Castagne 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.
Castagne vs Mukiele Gameweek 1
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