Joelinton vs Cole Palmer: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Joelinton MID - Newcastle | 1.5 | 0.0 | 73 | 2 | 1 | 13.3 | 0% | £5.5m |
 | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 3.2 | 0.0 | 114 | 10 | 2 | 12 | 12.7% | £9.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: PALMER
Cole Palmer holds a slight edge over Joelinton heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Cole Palmer projects 1.7 more expected points in GW1.
- Cole Palmer faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Joelinton
GW1
Liverpool
Home
GW2
Spurs
Away
GW3
Bournemouth
Home
GW4
Leeds
Away
Palmer
GW1
Fulham
Away
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
The case for each player
Joelinton
- Joelinton has registered 2 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 73 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW1, making Joelinton a viable starting option.
- With only 0% ownership, Joelinton 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.
Joelinton vs Palmer Gameweek 1
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