Issa Diop vs Michael Kayode: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Diop DEF - Ipswich Town | 1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 18.1% | £4.0m |
![]() | Kayode DEF - Brentford | 1.7 | 13.0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2.9 | 4.3% | £4.5m |
PICK KAYODE
Michael Kayode holds a clear edge over Issa Diop heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Michael Kayode projects 0.7 more expected points in GW2.
- Michael Kayode is in sharper form with 13.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Michael Kayode faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Diop
GW2
Man Utd
Away
GW3
Liverpool
Home
GW4
Crystal Palace
Away
GW5
Everton
Away

Kayode
GW2
Leeds
Away
GW3
Sunderland
Home
GW4
Bournemouth
Away
GW5
Chelsea
Home
The case for each player
Diop
- Issa Diop has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 2 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making Diop a viable starting option.
- Diop's fixture run looks testing over the next 4 gameweeks.
Kayode
- Michael Kayode has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 13 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW2, making Kayode a viable starting option.
- With only 4.3% ownership, Kayode offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Diop vs Kayode Gameweek 2
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