Callum Hudson-Odoi vs Cole Palmer: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Hudson-Odoi MID - Nott'm Forest | 1.6 | 0.0 | 88 | 3 | 4 | 14.7 | 0% | £6.0m |
 | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 3.2 | 0.0 | 114 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 12.7% | £9.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Callum Hudson-Odoi and Cole Palmer are closely matched in Gameweek 1. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Cole Palmer projects 1.6 more expected points in GW1.
- Callum Hudson-Odoi faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Hudson-Odoi
GW1
Leeds
Home
GW2
Liverpool
Away
GW3
Spurs
Home
GW4
Aston Villa
Away
Palmer
GW1
Fulham
Away
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
The case for each player
Hudson-Odoi
- Callum Hudson-Odoi has registered 3 goals and 4 assists this season, totalling 88 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 1.6 points in GW1, making Hudson-Odoi a viable starting option.
- With only 0% ownership, Hudson-Odoi offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer
- Cole Palmer has registered 10 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 114 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 3.2 points in GW1, making Palmer a viable starting option.
- Palmer's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Hudson-Odoi vs Palmer Gameweek 1
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Palmer has the better fixture run - but Hudson-Odoi frees up £3.5m.
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