Reece James vs Virgil: 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 |
 | Virgil DEF - Liverpool | 3.1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 19.6% | £6.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Reece James and Virgil 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.
- Virgil projects 0.6 more expected points in GW2.
- Virgil leads on season points (2 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
Virgil
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
Home
GW5
Bournemouth
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.
Virgil
- Virgil has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 2 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 3.1 points in GW2, making Virgil a viable starting option.
- Virgil's fixture run looks favourable over the next 4 gameweeks.
James vs Virgil Gameweek 2
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