Dean Henderson vs Bernd Leno: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Henderson GKP - Crystal Palace | 2.6 | 0.0 | 131 | 0 | 0 | 26.2 | 3% | £5.0m |
![]() | Leno GKP - Fulham | 1.9 | 0.0 | 122 | 0 | 0 | 27.1 | 3.1% | £4.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: HENDERSON
Dean Henderson holds a slight edge over Bernd Leno heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Dean Henderson projects 0.7 more expected points in GW1.
- Dean Henderson faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Henderson
GW1
Everton
Away
GW2
Man City
Home
GW3
Fulham
Away
GW4
Ipswich Town
Home

Leno
GW1
Chelsea
Home
GW2
Sunderland
Away
GW3
Crystal Palace
Home
GW4
Liverpool
Away
The case for each player
Henderson
- Dean Henderson has scored 131 points this season at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Henderson a viable starting option.
- With only 3% ownership, Henderson offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Leno
- Bernd Leno has scored 122 points this season at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.9 points in GW1, making Leno a viable starting option.
- With only 3.1% ownership, Leno offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Henderson vs Leno Gameweek 1
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