Reece James vs Dara O'Shea: 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 |
 | O'Shea DEF - Ipswich Town | 1 | 4.0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3.5% | £4.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Reece James and Dara O'Shea are closely matched in Gameweek 2. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Reece James projects 1.5 more expected points in GW2.
- Dara O'Shea is in sharper form with 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Reece James faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
James
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
O'Shea
GW2
Man Utd
Away
GW3
Liverpool
Home
GW4
Crystal Palace
Away
GW5
Everton
Away
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.
O'Shea
- Dara O'Shea has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 4 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making O'Shea a viable starting option.
- With only 3.5% ownership, O'Shea offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
James vs O'Shea Gameweek 2
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