Michael Kayode vs Marco Palestra: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Kayode DEF - Brentford | 1.7 | 13.0 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2.9 | 4.3% | £4.5m |
![]() | Palestra DEF - Chelsea | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3% | £5.5m |
PICK KAYODE
Michael Kayode holds a clear edge over Marco Palestra heading into Gameweek 2, driven by stronger recent form.
- Marco Palestra projects 0.8 more expected points in GW2.
- Michael Kayode is in sharper form with 13.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Marco Palestra faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Kayode
GW2
Leeds
Away
GW3
Sunderland
Home
GW4
Bournemouth
Away
GW5
Chelsea
Home

Palestra
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
The case for each player
Kayode
- Michael Kayode has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 13 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW2, making Kayode a viable starting option.
- With only 4.3% ownership, Kayode offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palestra
- Marco Palestra has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW2, making Palestra a viable starting option.
- With only 3% ownership, Palestra offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Kayode vs Palestra Gameweek 2
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