Eberechi Eze vs Jefferson Lerma: 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 |
![]() | Lerma MID - Crystal Palace | 1.5 | 0.0 | 69 | 0 | 5 | 13.8 | 0.1% | £5.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: EZE
Eberechi Eze holds a slight edge over Jefferson Lerma 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 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Lerma
GW1
Everton
Away
GW2
Man City
Home
GW3
Fulham
Away
GW4
Ipswich Town
Home
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.
Lerma
- Jefferson Lerma has registered 0 goals and 5 assists this season, totalling 69 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW1, making Lerma a viable starting option.
- With only 0.1% ownership, Lerma offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Eze vs Lerma Gameweek 1
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