Erling Haaland vs Jean-Philippe Mateta: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Haaland FWD - Man City | 4 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.1 | 68.7% | £15.5m |
![]() | Mateta FWD - Crystal Palace | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 5.6% | £6.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: HAALAND
Erling Haaland holds a slight edge over Jean-Philippe Mateta heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Erling Haaland projects 1.9 more expected points in GW2.
- Erling Haaland faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Haaland
GW2
Crystal Palace
Away
GW3
Coventry City
Home
GW4
Man Utd
Away
GW5
Sunderland
Home

Mateta
GW2
Man City
Home
GW3
Fulham
Away
GW4
Ipswich Town
Home
GW5
Leeds
Away
The case for each player
Haaland
- Erling Haaland has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 2 points at £15.5m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW2, making Haaland a viable starting option.
- Haaland's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
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.
Haaland vs Mateta Gameweek 2
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