Mohammed Kudus vs Jefferson Lerma: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Kudus MID - Spurs | 1.7 | 0.0 | 75 | 2 | 6 | 11.5 | 0.2% | £6.5m |
![]() | Lerma MID - Crystal Palace | 1.5 | 0.0 | 69 | 0 | 5 | 13.8 | 0.1% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Mohammed Kudus and Jefferson Lerma are closely matched in Gameweek 1. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Mohammed Kudus projects 0.2 more expected points in GW1.
- Jefferson Lerma costs £1.5m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Kudus
GW1
Brentford
Away
GW2
Newcastle
Home
GW3
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW4
Everton
Home

Lerma
GW1
Everton
Away
GW2
Man City
Home
GW3
Fulham
Away
GW4
Ipswich Town
Home
The case for each player
Kudus
- Mohammed Kudus has registered 2 goals and 6 assists this season, totalling 75 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW1, making Kudus a viable starting option.
- With only 0.2% ownership, Kudus offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Lerma
- Jefferson Lerma has registered 0 goals and 5 assists this season, totalling 69 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW1, making Lerma a viable starting option.
- With only 0.1% ownership, Lerma offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Kudus vs Lerma Gameweek 1
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Kudus has the better fixture run - but Lerma frees up £1.5m.
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