Jefferson Lerma vs Declan Rice: 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 |
 | Rice MID - Arsenal | 2.6 | 0.0 | 184 | 4 | 9 | 24.5 | 22.3% | £7.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: RICE
Declan Rice holds a slight edge over Jefferson Lerma heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Declan Rice projects 1.1 more expected points in GW1.
- Declan Rice 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
Rice
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
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.
Rice
- Declan Rice has registered 4 goals and 9 assists this season, totalling 184 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Rice a viable starting option.
- Rice's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Lerma vs Rice Gameweek 1
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