Mathias Jensen vs Cole Palmer: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Jensen MID - Brentford | 2 | 0.0 | 98 | 3 | 2 | 17.8 | 0.1% | £5.5m |
 | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 3.2 | 0.0 | 114 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 12.7% | £9.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Mathias Jensen and Cole Palmer 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.
- Cole Palmer projects 1.2 more expected points in GW1.
- Mathias Jensen costs £4.0m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Jensen
GW1
Spurs
Home
GW2
Leeds
Away
GW3
Sunderland
Home
GW4
Bournemouth
Away
Palmer
GW1
Fulham
Away
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
The case for each player
Jensen
- Mathias Jensen has registered 3 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 98 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW1, making Jensen a viable starting option.
- With only 0.1% ownership, Jensen offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer
- Cole Palmer has registered 10 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 114 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 3.2 points in GW1, making Palmer a viable starting option.
- Palmer's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Jensen vs Palmer Gameweek 1
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Palmer has the better fixture run - but Jensen frees up £4.0m.
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