Bryan Mbeumo vs Emile Smith Rowe: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Mbeumo MID - Man Utd | 2.8 | 0.0 | 148 | 11 | 3 | 18.5 | 16.4% | £8.0m |
 | Smith Rowe MID - Fulham | 2 | 0.0 | 80 | 3 | 1 | 14.5 | 0.4% | £5.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MBEUMO
Bryan Mbeumo holds a slight edge over Emile Smith Rowe heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Bryan Mbeumo projects 0.8 more expected points in GW1.
- Bryan Mbeumo faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Mbeumo
GW1
Hull City
Away
GW2
Ipswich Town
Home
GW3
Everton
Away
GW4
Man City
Home
Smith Rowe
GW1
Chelsea
Home
GW2
Sunderland
Away
GW3
Crystal Palace
Home
GW4
Liverpool
Away
The case for each player
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.
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.
Mbeumo vs Smith Rowe Gameweek 1
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