Joelinton vs Florian Wirtz: 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 |
 | Wirtz MID - Liverpool | 2.6 | 0.0 | 125 | 5 | 4 | 16.7 | 11.7% | £7.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: WIRTZ
Florian Wirtz holds a slight edge over Joelinton heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Florian Wirtz projects 1.1 more expected points in GW1.
- Florian Wirtz 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
Wirtz
GW1
Newcastle
Away
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
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.
Wirtz
- Florian Wirtz has registered 5 goals and 4 assists this season, totalling 125 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Wirtz a viable starting option.
- Wirtz's fixture run looks favourable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Joelinton vs Wirtz Gameweek 1
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