Cody Gakpo vs Granit Xhaka: 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 |
 | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 2 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1.6 | 4.5% | £5.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Cody Gakpo and Granit Xhaka are closely matched in Gameweek 2. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Cody Gakpo projects 0.5 more expected points in GW2.
- Cody Gakpo leads on season points (12 vs 9 for Granit Xhaka).
- Granit Xhaka faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Gakpo
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
Home
GW5
Bournemouth
Away
Xhaka
GW2
Fulham
Home
GW3
Brentford
Away
GW4
Arsenal
Home
GW5
Man City
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.
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 9 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW2, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 4.5% ownership, Xhaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Gakpo vs Xhaka Gameweek 2
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