Cody Gakpo vs Will Hughes: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Gakpo MID - Liverpool | 2.5 | 12.0 | 12 | 1 | 0 | 1.7 | 3.9% | £7.0m |
![]() | Hughes MID - Crystal Palace | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11.8% | £4.5m |
PICK GAKPO
Cody Gakpo holds a clear edge over Will Hughes heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Cody Gakpo projects 1.5 more expected points in GW2.
- Cody Gakpo is in sharper form with 12.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Cody Gakpo faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Gakpo
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
Home
GW5
Bournemouth
Away

Hughes
GW2
Man City
Home
GW3
Fulham
Away
GW4
Ipswich Town
Home
GW5
Leeds
Away
The case for each player
Gakpo
- Cody Gakpo has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 12 points at £7.0m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW2, making Gakpo a viable starting option.
- With only 3.9% ownership, Gakpo offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Hughes
- Will Hughes has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making Hughes a viable starting option.
- Hughes's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Gakpo vs Hughes Gameweek 2
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CF
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