Cody Gakpo vs John McGinn: 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 |
![]() | McGinn MID - Aston Villa | 2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 3.2% | £5.5m |
PICK GAKPO
Cody Gakpo holds a clear edge over John McGinn heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Cody Gakpo projects 0.5 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

McGinn
GW2
Arsenal
Home
GW3
Hull City
Away
GW4
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW5
Spurs
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.
McGinn
- John McGinn has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW2, making McGinn a viable starting option.
- With only 3.2% ownership, McGinn offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Gakpo vs McGinn Gameweek 2
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