Maxim De Cuyper vs Nico O'Reilly: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | De Cuyper DEF - Brighton | 1.7 | 17.0 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 3.8 | 4.4% | £4.5m |
![]() | O'Reilly DEF - Man City | 3.1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 21.3% | £6.5m |
PICK DE CUYPER
Maxim De Cuyper holds a clear edge over Nico O'Reilly heading into Gameweek 2, driven by stronger recent form.
- Nico O'Reilly projects 1.4 more expected points in GW2.
- Maxim De Cuyper leads on season points (17 vs 2 for Nico O'Reilly).
- Nico O'Reilly faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

De Cuyper
GW2
Chelsea
Away
GW3
Leeds
Home
GW4
Coventry City
Away
GW5
Arsenal
Home

O'Reilly
GW2
Crystal Palace
Away
GW3
Coventry City
Home
GW4
Man Utd
Away
GW5
Sunderland
Home
The case for each player
De Cuyper
- Maxim De Cuyper has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 17 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW2, making De Cuyper a viable starting option.
- With only 4.4% ownership, De Cuyper offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
O'Reilly
- Nico O'Reilly has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 2 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 3.1 points in GW2, making O'Reilly a viable starting option.
- O'Reilly's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
De Cuyper vs O'Reilly Gameweek 2
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