Joelinton vs Declan Rice: 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 |
 | Rice MID - Arsenal | 2.6 | 0.0 | 184 | 4 | 9 | 24.5 | 22.3% | £7.5m |
PICK RICE
Declan Rice holds a clear edge over Joelinton heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Declan Rice projects 1.1 more expected points in GW1.
- Declan Rice faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Joelinton
GW1
Liverpool
Home
GW2
Spurs
Away
GW3
Bournemouth
Home
GW4
Leeds
Away
Rice
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
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.
Rice
- Declan Rice has registered 4 goals and 9 assists this season, totalling 184 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Rice a viable starting option.
- Rice's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Joelinton vs Rice Gameweek 1
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