Timothy Castagne vs Virgil: 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 |
![]() | 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 Timothy Castagne heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Virgil projects 1.4 more expected points in GW1.
- Virgil 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

Virgil
GW1
Newcastle
Away
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
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.
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.
Castagne vs Virgil Gameweek 1
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