Issa Diop vs Matt Targett: 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 |
![]() | Targett DEF - Hull City | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2.4% | £4.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: TARGETT
Matt Targett holds a slight edge over Issa Diop heading into Gameweek 2, driven by a more favourable fixture.
- Issa Diop is in sharper form with 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Matt Targett faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Targett
GW2
Coventry City
Away
GW3
Aston Villa
Home
GW4
Chelsea
Away
GW5
Newcastle
Away
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 has shown better recent form at 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Targett
- Matt Targett has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making Targett a viable starting option.
- With only 2.4% ownership, Targett offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Diop vs Targett Gameweek 2
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CF
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