Callum Hudson-Odoi vs Bukayo Saka: 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 |
 | Saka MID - Arsenal | 3.2 | 0.0 | 157 | 7 | 10 | 16.5 | 10.6% | £9.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Callum Hudson-Odoi and Bukayo Saka 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.
- Bukayo Saka projects 1.6 more expected points in GW1.
- Callum Hudson-Odoi costs £3.5m 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
Saka
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.
Saka
- Bukayo Saka has registered 7 goals and 10 assists this season, totalling 157 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 3.2 points in GW1, making Saka a viable starting option.
- Saka's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Hudson-Odoi vs Saka Gameweek 1
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