Issa Diop vs Michael Kayode: Gameweek 5 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Diop DEF - Ipswich Town | 2 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 13.9% | £4.0m |
 | Kayode DEF - Brentford | 4.2 | 4.2 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 3.7 | 8.3% | £4.6m |
SLIGHT EDGE: KAYODE
Michael Kayode holds a slight edge over Issa Diop heading into Gameweek 5, driven by higher expected points.
- Michael Kayode projects 2.2 more expected points in GW5.
- Michael Kayode is in sharper form with 4.2 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
- Issa Diop faces an easier GW5 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Diop
GW5
Everton
Away
GW6
Fulham
Home
GW7
Man City
Away
GW8
Nott'm Forest
Home
Kayode
GW5
Chelsea
Home
GW6
Aston Villa
Away
GW7
Liverpool
Home
GW8
Hull City
Away
The case for each player
Diop
- Issa Diop has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 8 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW5, making Diop a viable starting option.
- Diop's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Kayode
- Michael Kayode has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 17 points at £4.6m.
- Expected to score 4.2 points in GW5, making Kayode a viable starting option.
- With only 8.3% ownership, Kayode offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Diop vs Kayode Gameweek 5
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