Callum Hudson-Odoi vs Declan Rice: 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 |
![]() | Rice MID - Arsenal | 2.6 | 0.0 | 184 | 4 | 9 | 24.5 | 22.3% | £7.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: RICE
Declan Rice holds a slight edge over Callum Hudson-Odoi heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Declan Rice projects 1.0 more expected points in GW1.
- Callum Hudson-Odoi costs £1.5m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Hudson-Odoi
GW1
Leeds
Home
GW2
Liverpool
Away
GW3
Spurs
Home
GW4
Aston Villa
Away

Rice
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
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.
Rice
- Declan Rice has registered 4 goals and 9 assists this season, totalling 184 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Rice a viable starting option.
- Rice's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Hudson-Odoi vs Rice Gameweek 1
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