Jefferson Lerma vs Bryan Mbeumo: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Lerma MID - Crystal Palace | 1.5 | 0.0 | 69 | 0 | 5 | 13.8 | 0.1% | £5.0m |
![]() | Mbeumo MID - Man Utd | 2.8 | 0.0 | 148 | 11 | 3 | 18.5 | 16.6% | £8.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MBEUMO
Bryan Mbeumo holds a slight edge over Jefferson Lerma heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Bryan Mbeumo projects 1.3 more expected points in GW1.
- Bryan Mbeumo faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Lerma
GW1
Everton
Away
GW2
Man City
Home
GW3
Fulham
Away
GW4
Ipswich Town
Home

Mbeumo
GW1
Hull City
Away
GW2
Ipswich Town
Home
GW3
Everton
Away
GW4
Man City
Home
The case for each player
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.
Mbeumo
- Bryan Mbeumo has registered 11 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 148 points at £8.0m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW1, making Mbeumo a viable starting option.
- Mbeumo's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Lerma vs Mbeumo Gameweek 1
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