Cody Gakpo vs Bukayo Saka: 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 | 4.6% | £7.0m |
 | Saka MID - Arsenal | 3.2 | 9.0 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 0.9 | 10.2% | £9.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: GAKPO
Cody Gakpo holds a slight edge over Bukayo Saka heading into Gameweek 2, driven by stronger recent form.
- Bukayo Saka projects 0.7 more expected points in GW2.
- Cody Gakpo leads on season points (12 vs 9 for Bukayo Saka).
- 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
Saka
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
GW5
Brighton
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 4.6% ownership, Gakpo offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Saka
- Bukayo Saka has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 9 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 3.2 points in GW2, making Saka a viable starting option.
- Saka's fixture run looks testing over the next 4 gameweeks.
Gakpo vs Saka Gameweek 2
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