Dean Henderson vs David Raya: 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 |
![]() | Raya GKP - Arsenal | 4 | 0.0 | 162 | 0 | 0 | 27 | 30.7% | £6.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: RAYA
David Raya holds a slight edge over Dean Henderson heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- David Raya projects 1.4 more expected points in GW1.
- David Raya faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Raya
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
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.
Raya
- David Raya has scored 162 points this season at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW1, making Raya a viable starting option.
- Raya's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Henderson vs Raya Gameweek 1
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