Iliman Ndiaye vs Granit Xhaka: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Ndiaye MID - Everton | 2.2 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1.5 | 16% | £6.0m |
![]() | Xhaka MID - Sunderland | 2 | 9.0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1.6 | 4.5% | £5.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Iliman Ndiaye and Granit Xhaka 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.
- Iliman Ndiaye projects 0.2 more expected points in GW2.
- Granit Xhaka faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Ndiaye
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
Home
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home

Xhaka
GW2
Fulham
Home
GW3
Brentford
Away
GW4
Arsenal
Home
GW5
Man City
Away
The case for each player
Ndiaye
- Iliman Ndiaye has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 9 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW2, making Ndiaye a viable starting option.
- Ndiaye's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Xhaka
- Granit Xhaka has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 9 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW2, making Xhaka a viable starting option.
- With only 4.5% ownership, Xhaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ndiaye vs Xhaka Gameweek 2
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