Viktor Gyökeres vs Jean-Philippe Mateta: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Gyökeres FWD - Arsenal | 2.4 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8.1% | £7.5m |
![]() | Mateta FWD - Crystal Palace | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 5.6% | £6.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Viktor Gyökeres and Jean-Philippe Mateta 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.
- Viktor Gyökeres projects 0.3 more expected points in GW2.
- Jean-Philippe Mateta leads on season points (2 vs 0 for Viktor Gyökeres).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Gyökeres
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
GW5
Brighton
Away

Mateta
GW2
Man City
Home
GW3
Fulham
Away
GW4
Ipswich Town
Home
GW5
Leeds
Away
The case for each player
Gyökeres
- Viktor Gyökeres has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.4 points in GW2, making Gyökeres a viable starting option.
- With only 8.1% ownership, Gyökeres offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Mateta
- Jean-Philippe Mateta has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 2 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 2.1 points in GW2, making Mateta a viable starting option.
- With only 5.6% ownership, Mateta offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Gyökeres vs Mateta Gameweek 2
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