Martin Ødegaard vs Granit Xhaka: 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 | 9.6% | £6.5m |
 | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 2 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1.6 | 4.5% | £5.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Martin Ødegaard and Granit Xhaka 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 0.3 more expected points in GW2.
- Martin Ødegaard is in sharper form with 11.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Granit Xhaka faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Ødegaard
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
GW5
Brighton
Away
Xhaka
GW2
Fulham
Home
GW3
Brentford
Away
GW4
Arsenal
Home
GW5
Man City
Away
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.
- With only 9.6% ownership, Ødegaard offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 9 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW2, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 4.5% ownership, Xhaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ødegaard vs Xhaka Gameweek 2
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