Emiliano Martinez vs Alex Palmer: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Martinez GKP - Aston Villa | 2.6 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.4% | £5.0m |
![]() | Palmer GKP - Ipswich Town | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7% | £4.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Emiliano Martinez and Alex Palmer are closely matched in Gameweek 2. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Emiliano Martinez projects 1.6 more expected points in GW2.
- Alex Palmer costs £1.0m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Martinez
GW2
Arsenal
Home
GW3
Hull City
Away
GW4
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW5
Spurs
Away

Palmer
GW2
Man Utd
Away
GW3
Liverpool
Home
GW4
Crystal Palace
Away
GW5
Everton
Away
The case for each player
Martinez
- Emiliano Martinez has scored 0 points this season at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW2, making Martinez a viable starting option.
- With only 4.4% ownership, Martinez offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer
- Alex Palmer has scored 0 points this season at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making Palmer a viable starting option.
- With only 4.7% ownership, Palmer offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Martinez vs Palmer Gameweek 2
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