Reece James vs Michael Kayode: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | James DEF - Chelsea | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.3% | £5.5m |
 | Kayode DEF - Brentford | 1.7 | 13.0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2.9 | 4.3% | £4.5m |
PICK KAYODE
Michael Kayode holds a clear edge over Reece James heading into Gameweek 2, driven by stronger recent form.
- Reece James projects 0.8 more expected points in GW2.
- Michael Kayode is in sharper form with 13.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Reece James faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
James
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
Kayode
GW2
Leeds
Away
GW3
Sunderland
Home
GW4
Bournemouth
Away
GW5
Chelsea
Home
The case for each player
James
- Reece James has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW2, making James a viable starting option.
- James's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Kayode
- Michael Kayode has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 13 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW2, making Kayode a viable starting option.
- With only 4.3% ownership, Kayode offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
James vs Kayode Gameweek 2
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