Eberechi Eze vs Joelinton: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Eze MID - Arsenal | 2.3 | 0.0 | 113 | 7 | 3 | 17.4 | 3.3% | £6.5m |
![]() | Joelinton MID - Newcastle | 1.5 | 0.0 | 73 | 2 | 1 | 13.3 | 0% | £5.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: EZE
Eberechi Eze holds a slight edge over Joelinton heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Eberechi Eze projects 0.8 more expected points in GW1.
- Eberechi Eze faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Eze
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away

Joelinton
GW1
Liverpool
Home
GW2
Spurs
Away
GW3
Bournemouth
Home
GW4
Leeds
Away
The case for each player
Eze
- Eberechi Eze has registered 7 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 113 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 2.3 points in GW1, making Eze a viable starting option.
- With only 3.3% ownership, Eze offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Joelinton
- Joelinton has registered 2 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 73 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW1, making Joelinton a viable starting option.
- With only 0% ownership, Joelinton offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Eze vs Joelinton Gameweek 1
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