Cole Palmer vs Rayan: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Palmer MID - Chelsea | 3.2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10.7% | £9.5m |
 | Rayan MID - Bournemouth | 2.3 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2.8% | £6.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Cole Palmer and Rayan 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.
- Cole Palmer projects 0.9 more expected points in GW2.
- Rayan is in sharper form with 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Cole Palmer faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Palmer
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
Rayan
GW2
Everton
Home
GW3
Newcastle
Away
GW4
Brentford
Home
GW5
Liverpool
Home
The case for each player
Palmer
- Cole Palmer has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £9.5m.
- Expected to score 3.2 points in GW2, making Palmer a viable starting option.
- Palmer's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Rayan
- Rayan has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 2 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 2.3 points in GW2, making Rayan a viable starting option.
- With only 2.8% ownership, Rayan offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer vs Rayan Gameweek 2
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