Martin Ødegaard vs Marcus Tavernier: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ødegaard MID - Arsenal | 2.3 | 11.0 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 1.7 | 10.5% | £6.5m |
 | Tavernier MID - Bournemouth | 2.2 | 10.0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1.7 | 2% | £6.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Martin Ødegaard and Marcus Tavernier 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.
- Martin Ødegaard projects 0.1 more expected points in GW2.
- Martin Ødegaard leads on season points (11 vs 10 for Marcus Tavernier).
- Marcus Tavernier faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Ødegaard
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
GW5
Brighton
Away
Tavernier
GW2
Everton
Home
GW3
Newcastle
Away
GW4
Brentford
Home
GW5
Liverpool
Home
The case for each player
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.
Tavernier
- Marcus Tavernier has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 10 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW2, making Tavernier a viable starting option.
- With only 2% ownership, Tavernier offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ødegaard vs Tavernier Gameweek 2
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