FPL Head-to-Head Picks for Gameweek 2

Across the season, Erling Haaland leads on total points and the gap stands at 2. On attacking output, Erling Haaland edges the combined goals and assists count with 0 direct contributions. Erling Haaland has 0 goals and 0 assists this season; João Pedro has 0 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 69% for Erling Haaland and 64% for João Pedro, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 2, the model projects 4.0 expected points for Erling Haaland.

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Priced at £8.0m and £7.0m, there is a £1.0m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Dominik Szoboszlai generates more points per million this season. Bryan Mbeumo at 0.3 against Dominik Szoboszlai at 1.1. The Gameweek 2 expected points model gives Bryan Mbeumo the edge at 2.8 projected points. With ownership at 37.8% and 42% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has João Pedro at 2.4 for Gameweek 2, against 2.0 for Brian Brobbey, a gap of 0.4 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Brian Brobbey has averaged 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while João Pedro is averaging 0.0. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Riccardo Calafiori leads on total points and the gap stands at 4. On attacking output, Riccardo Calafiori edges the combined goals and assists count with 1 direct contributions. Riccardo Calafiori has 0 goals and 1 assists this season; Gabriel has 0 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 40.4% for Riccardo Calafiori and 29.6% for Gabriel, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 2, the model projects 4.0 expected points for Gabriel.

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Priced at £12.0m and £7.5m, there is a £4.5m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Declan Rice generates more points per million this season. Bruno Fernandes at 0.2 against Declan Rice at 0.4. The Gameweek 2 expected points model gives Bruno Fernandes the edge at 4.0 projected points. With ownership at 50.8% and 17.9% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Bruno Fernandes at 4.0 for Gameweek 2, against 2.6 for Florian Wirtz, a gap of 1.4 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Bruno Fernandes has averaged 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Florian Wirtz is averaging 2.0. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Riccardo Calafiori leads on total points and the gap stands at 8. On attacking output, Riccardo Calafiori edges the combined goals and assists count with 1 direct contributions. Riccardo Calafiori has 0 goals and 1 assists this season; Luke Shaw has 0 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 40.4% for Riccardo Calafiori and 20.8% for Luke Shaw, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 2, the model projects 2.5 expected points for Riccardo Calafiori.

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Priced at £6.0m and £7.0m, there is a £1.0m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Iliman Ndiaye generates more points per million this season. Iliman Ndiaye at 1.5 against Dominik Szoboszlai at 1.1. The Gameweek 2 expected points model gives Dominik Szoboszlai the edge at 2.5 projected points. With ownership at 16% and 42% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Bryan Mbeumo at 2.8 for Gameweek 2, against 2.6 for Declan Rice, a gap of 0.2 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Declan Rice has averaged 3.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Bryan Mbeumo is averaging 2.0. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Christos Tzolis leads on total points and the gap stands at 4. On attacking output, Christos Tzolis edges the combined goals and assists count with 1 direct contributions. Antoine Semenyo has 0 goals and 0 assists this season; Christos Tzolis has 0 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 25.9% for Antoine Semenyo and 25.4% for Christos Tzolis, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 2, the model projects 2.9 expected points for Antoine Semenyo.

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Priced at £8.0m and £6.5m, there is a £1.5m differential between these two DEFs. On a pure value basis, Gabriel generates more points per million this season. Gabriel at 0.6 against Nico O'Reilly at 0.3. The Gameweek 2 expected points model gives Gabriel the edge at 4.0 projected points. With ownership at 29.6% and 21.4% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Gabriel at 4.0 for Gameweek 2, against 3.1 for Virgil, a gap of 0.9 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Gabriel has averaged 5.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Virgil is averaging 2.0. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Gabriel leads on total points and the gap stands at 4. On attacking output, Gabriel edges the combined goals and assists count with 0 direct contributions. Gabriel has 0 goals and 0 assists this season; Milan van Ewijk has 0 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 29.6% for Gabriel and 13.6% for Milan van Ewijk, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 2, the model projects 4.0 expected points for Gabriel.

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Priced at £6.0m and £8.0m, there is a £2.0m differential between these two FWDs. On a pure value basis, Dominic Calvert-Lewin generates more points per million this season. Dominic Calvert-Lewin at 0.2 against Ollie Watkins at 0. The Gameweek 2 expected points model gives Ollie Watkins the edge at 2.5 projected points. With ownership at 30.5% and 10.1% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Antoine Semenyo at 2.9 for Gameweek 2, against 2.0 for Pascal Groß, a gap of 0.9 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Pascal Groß has averaged 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Antoine Semenyo is averaging 2.0. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Christos Tzolis leads on total points and the gap stands at 4. On attacking output, Christos Tzolis edges the combined goals and assists count with 1 direct contributions. Pascal Groß has 0 goals and 0 assists this season; Christos Tzolis has 0 goals and 1 assists. Ownership sits at 14% for Pascal Groß and 25.4% for Christos Tzolis, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 2, the model projects 2.3 expected points for Christos Tzolis.

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Priced at £5.0m and £6.5m, there is a £1.5m differential between these two DEFs. On a pure value basis, Virgil generates more points per million this season. Harry Maguire at 0.2 against Virgil at 0.3. The Gameweek 2 expected points model gives Virgil the edge at 3.1 projected points. With ownership at 17.9% and 19.5% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Morgan Rogers at 2.6 for Gameweek 2, against 2.6 for Florian Wirtz, a gap of 0.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Florian Wirtz has averaged 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Morgan Rogers is averaging 0.0. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Nico O'Reilly leads on total points and the gap stands at 1. On attacking output, Nico O'Reilly edges the combined goals and assists count with 0 direct contributions. Nico O'Reilly has 0 goals and 0 assists this season; Milan van Ewijk has 0 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 21.4% for Nico O'Reilly and 13.6% for Milan van Ewijk, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 2, the model projects 3.1 expected points for Nico O'Reilly.

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Priced at £4.0m and £6.5m, there is a £2.5m differential between these two DEFs. On a pure value basis, Milan van Ewijk generates more points per million this season. Milan van Ewijk at 0.3 against Virgil at 0.3. The Gameweek 2 expected points model gives Virgil the edge at 3.1 projected points. With ownership at 13.6% and 19.5% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Ezri Konsa at 1.7 for Gameweek 2, against 1.7 for Luke Shaw, a gap of 0.0 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Luke Shaw has averaged 1.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Ezri Konsa is averaging 0.0. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Marc Guéhi leads on total points and the gap stands at 9. On attacking output, Marc Guéhi edges the combined goals and assists count with 1 direct contributions. Marc Guéhi has 1 goals and 0 assists this season; Milan van Ewijk has 0 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 17.6% for Marc Guéhi and 13.6% for Milan van Ewijk, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 2, the model projects 2.8 expected points for Marc Guéhi.

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Priced at £7.5m and £7.5m, there is a £0.0m differential between these two MIDs. On a pure value basis, Declan Rice generates more points per million this season. Declan Rice at 0.4 against Florian Wirtz at 0.3. The Gameweek 2 expected points model gives Declan Rice the edge at 2.6 projected points. With ownership at 17.9% and 12.6% respectively, picking the right one has meaningful rank consequences. The full fixture-by-fixture comparison is on the dedicated head-to-head page.

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The expected points model has Harry Maguire at 2.2 for Gameweek 2, against 1.7 for Ezri Konsa, a gap of 0.5 points heading into this gameweek. Form supports that picture: Harry Maguire has averaged 1.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks, while Ezri Konsa is averaging 0.0. Both players are competing for budget space in millions of squads, and the decision often comes down to who carries better short-term momentum. The full fixture run and detailed head-to-head breakdown are available on the comparison page.

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Across the season, Alexander Isak leads on total points and the gap stands at 2. On attacking output, Viktor Gyökeres edges the combined goals and assists count with 0 direct contributions. Viktor Gyökeres has 0 goals and 0 assists this season; Alexander Isak has 0 goals and 0 assists. Ownership sits at 8.4% for Viktor Gyökeres and 17% for Alexander Isak, meaning this is a decision with real rank implications across a significant slice of the field. For Gameweek 2, the model projects 2.7 expected points for Alexander Isak.

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