Cody Gakpo vs Marcus Tavernier: 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 | 4.9% | £7.0m |
![]() | Tavernier MID - Bournemouth | 2.2 | 10.0 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 1.7 | 2% | £6.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: GAKPO
Cody Gakpo holds a slight edge over Marcus Tavernier heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Cody Gakpo projects 0.3 more expected points in GW2.
- Cody Gakpo leads on season points (12 vs 10 for Marcus Tavernier).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Tavernier
GW2
Everton
Home
GW3
Newcastle
Away
GW4
Brentford
Home
GW5
Liverpool
Home
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 4.9% ownership, Gakpo offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tavernier
- Marcus Tavernier has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 10 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW2, making Tavernier a viable starting option.
- With only 2% ownership, Tavernier offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Gakpo vs Tavernier Gameweek 2
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CF
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