Jefferson Lerma vs Dominik Szoboszlai: 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 |
![]() | Szoboszlai MID - Liverpool | 2.5 | 0.0 | 160 | 6 | 7 | 22.9 | 47.8% | £7.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: SZOBOSZLAI
Dominik Szoboszlai holds a slight edge over Jefferson Lerma heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Dominik Szoboszlai projects 1.0 more expected points in GW1.
- Jefferson Lerma costs £2.0m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Szoboszlai
GW1
Newcastle
Away
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
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.
Szoboszlai
- Dominik Szoboszlai has registered 6 goals and 7 assists this season, totalling 160 points at £7.0m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW1, making Szoboszlai a viable starting option.
- Szoboszlai's fixture run looks favourable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Lerma vs Szoboszlai Gameweek 1
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