Mohammed Kudus vs John McGinn: 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 |
![]() | McGinn MID - Aston Villa | 2 | 0.0 | 103 | 5 | 4 | 18.7 | 2.7% | £5.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Mohammed Kudus and John McGinn 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.
- John McGinn projects 0.3 more expected points in GW1.
- John McGinn costs £1.0m 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

McGinn
GW1
Brighton
Away
GW2
Arsenal
Home
GW3
Hull City
Away
GW4
Nott'm Forest
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.
McGinn
- John McGinn has registered 5 goals and 4 assists this season, totalling 103 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW1, making McGinn a viable starting option.
- With only 2.7% ownership, McGinn offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Kudus vs McGinn Gameweek 1
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McGinn has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £1.0m.
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