Michael Kayode vs Virgil: 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 | 5.1% | £4.5m |
![]() | Virgil DEF - Liverpool | 3.1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 19.6% | £6.5m |
PICK KAYODE
Michael Kayode holds a clear edge over Virgil heading into Gameweek 2, driven by stronger recent form.
- Virgil projects 1.4 more expected points in GW2.
- Michael Kayode leads on season points (13 vs 2 for Virgil).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Virgil
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
Home
GW5
Bournemouth
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 5.1% ownership, Kayode offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Virgil
- Virgil has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 2 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 3.1 points in GW2, making Virgil a viable starting option.
- Virgil's fixture run looks favourable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Kayode vs Virgil Gameweek 2
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