Mohammed Kudus vs Emile Smith Rowe: 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 |
 | Smith Rowe MID - Fulham | 2 | 0.0 | 80 | 3 | 1 | 14.5 | 0.4% | £5.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Mohammed Kudus and Emile Smith Rowe 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.
- Emile Smith Rowe projects 0.3 more expected points in GW1.
- Mohammed Kudus faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Kudus
GW1
Brentford
Away
GW2
Newcastle
Home
GW3
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW4
Everton
Home
Smith Rowe
GW1
Chelsea
Home
GW2
Sunderland
Away
GW3
Crystal Palace
Home
GW4
Liverpool
Away
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.
Smith Rowe
- Emile Smith Rowe has registered 3 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 80 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW1, making Smith Rowe a viable starting option.
- With only 0.4% ownership, Smith Rowe offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Kudus vs Smith Rowe Gameweek 1
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Smith Rowe has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £1.0m.
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