Alex Palmer vs Jordan Pickford: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Palmer GKP - Ipswich Town | 1 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4.7% | £4.0m |
![]() | Pickford GKP - Everton | 3.3 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 8.3% | £5.5m |
PICK PICKFORD
Jordan Pickford holds a clear edge over Alex Palmer heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Jordan Pickford projects 2.3 more expected points in GW2.
- Jordan Pickford is in sharper form with 7.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Jordan Pickford faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Palmer
GW2
Man Utd
Away
GW3
Liverpool
Home
GW4
Crystal Palace
Away
GW5
Everton
Away

Pickford
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
Home
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
The case for each player
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.
Pickford
- Jordan Pickford has scored 7 points this season at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 3.3 points in GW2, making Pickford a viable starting option.
- With only 8.3% ownership, Pickford offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palmer vs Pickford Gameweek 2
Click a question below and get the full breakdown.
CF
I've pulled the latest GW2 data for Alex Palmer and Jordan Pickford. The verdict is below - click any question for more detail.
Ask a question
ChatFPL AI
Pickford has the better fixture run - but Palmer frees up £1.5m.
Ask ChatFPL AI how to spend that £1.5m saving on your specific squad.
Try ChatFPL AI for free
