Timothy Castagne vs James Tarkowski: 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 |
 | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 2.8 | 0.0 | 170 | 2 | 3 | 28.3 | 9.9% | £6.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: TARKOWSKI
James Tarkowski holds a slight edge over Timothy Castagne heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- James Tarkowski projects 1.1 more expected points in GW1.
- James Tarkowski faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Castagne
GW1
Chelsea
Home
GW2
Sunderland
Away
GW3
Crystal Palace
Home
GW4
Liverpool
Away
Tarkowski
GW1
Crystal Palace
Home
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
Home
GW4
Spurs
Away
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.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 2 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 170 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW1, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- With only 9.9% ownership, Tarkowski offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Castagne vs Tarkowski Gameweek 1
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