João Pedro vs Jean-Philippe Mateta: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | João Pedro FWD - Chelsea | 2.4 | 11.0 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 1.5 | 64.9% | £7.5m |
 | Mateta FWD - Crystal Palace | 2.1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 5.6% | £6.5m |
PICK JOÃO PEDRO
João Pedro holds a clear edge over Jean-Philippe Mateta heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- João Pedro projects 0.3 more expected points in GW2.
- João Pedro leads on season points (11 vs 2 for Jean-Philippe Mateta).
- João Pedro faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
João Pedro
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
Mateta
GW2
Man City
Home
GW3
Fulham
Away
GW4
Ipswich Town
Home
GW5
Leeds
Away
The case for each player
João Pedro
- João Pedro has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 11 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.4 points in GW2, making João Pedro a viable starting option.
- João Pedro's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Mateta
- Jean-Philippe Mateta has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 2 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 2.1 points in GW2, making Mateta a viable starting option.
- With only 5.6% ownership, Mateta offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
João Pedro vs Mateta Gameweek 2
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