Daichi Kamada vs Declan Rice: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Kamada MID - Crystal Palace | 1.5 | 0.0 | 67 | 0 | 2 | 13.4 | 0.3% | £5.0m |
![]() | Rice MID - Arsenal | 2.6 | 0.0 | 184 | 4 | 9 | 24.5 | 22.3% | £7.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: RICE
Declan Rice holds a slight edge over Daichi Kamada 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 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Kamada
GW1
Everton
Away
GW2
Man City
Home
GW3
Fulham
Away
GW4
Ipswich Town
Home

Rice
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
The case for each player
Kamada
- Daichi Kamada has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 67 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW1, making Kamada a viable starting option.
- With only 0.3% ownership, Kamada 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.
Kamada vs Rice Gameweek 1
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