Reece James vs Joe Rodon: 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 |
 | Rodon DEF - Leeds | 1.7 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3.6% | £4.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: RODON
Joe Rodon holds a slight edge over Reece James heading into Gameweek 2, driven by stronger recent form.
- Reece James projects 0.8 more expected points in GW2.
- Joe Rodon leads on season points (6 vs 0 for Reece James).
- 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
Rodon
GW2
Brentford
Home
GW3
Brighton
Away
GW4
Newcastle
Home
GW5
Crystal Palace
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.
Rodon
- Joe Rodon has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 6 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW2, making Rodon a viable starting option.
- With only 3.6% ownership, Rodon offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
James vs Rodon Gameweek 2
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