Joelinton vs Bukayo Saka: 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 |
 | Saka MID - Arsenal | 3.2 | 0.0 | 157 | 7 | 10 | 16.5 | 10.6% | £9.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: SAKA
Bukayo Saka holds a slight edge over Joelinton heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Bukayo Saka projects 1.7 more expected points in GW1.
- Bukayo Saka 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
Saka
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.
Saka
- Bukayo Saka has registered 7 goals and 10 assists this season, totalling 157 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 3.2 points in GW1, making Saka a viable starting option.
- Saka's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Joelinton vs Saka Gameweek 1
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