Rayan Cherki vs Martin Ødegaard: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Cherki MID - Man City | 2.6 | 8.0 | 8 | 0 | 2 | 1.1 | 9.3% | £7.5m |
![]() | Ødegaard MID - Arsenal | 2.3 | 11.0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1.7 | 10.2% | £6.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Rayan Cherki and Martin Ødegaard are closely matched in Gameweek 2. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Rayan Cherki projects 0.3 more expected points in GW2.
- Martin Ødegaard leads on season points (11 vs 8 for Rayan Cherki).
- Rayan Cherki faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Cherki
GW2
Crystal Palace
Away
GW3
Coventry City
Home
GW4
Man Utd
Away
GW5
Sunderland
Home

Ødegaard
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
GW5
Brighton
Away
The case for each player
Cherki
- Rayan Cherki has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 8 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW2, making Cherki a viable starting option.
- With only 9.3% ownership, Cherki offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ødegaard
- Martin Ødegaard has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 11 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 2.3 points in GW2, making Ødegaard a viable starting option.
- Ødegaard's fixture run looks testing over the next 4 gameweeks.
Cherki vs Ødegaard Gameweek 2
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