Erling Haaland vs Ollie Watkins: 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 |
![]() | Watkins FWD - Aston Villa | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.6% | £8.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: HAALAND
Erling Haaland holds a slight edge over Ollie Watkins heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Erling Haaland projects 1.5 more expected points in GW2.
- Erling Haaland leads on season points (2 vs 0 for Ollie Watkins).
- 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

Watkins
GW2
Arsenal
Home
GW3
Hull City
Away
GW4
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW5
Spurs
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.
Watkins
- Ollie Watkins has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £8.0m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW2, making Watkins a viable starting option.
- With only 9.6% ownership, Watkins offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Haaland vs Watkins Gameweek 2
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