Jordan Pickford vs David Raya: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Pickford GKP - Everton | 3.3 | 7.0 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 8.5% | £5.5m |
![]() | Raya GKP - Arsenal | 4 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 38% | £6.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Jordan Pickford and David Raya 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.
- David Raya projects 0.7 more expected points in GW2.
- Jordan Pickford leads on season points (7 vs 6 for David Raya).
- Jordan Pickford faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Pickford
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
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GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
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Raya
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away
GW5
Brighton
Away
The case for each player
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 8.5% ownership, Pickford offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Raya
- David Raya has scored 6 points this season at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW2, making Raya a viable starting option.
- Raya's fixture run looks testing over the next 4 gameweeks.
Pickford vs Raya Gameweek 2
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