Jordan Pickford vs Bart Verbruggen: 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 |
![]() | Verbruggen GKP - Brighton | 1.9 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 21.6% | £4.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: PICKFORD
Jordan Pickford holds a slight edge over Bart Verbruggen heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Jordan Pickford projects 1.4 more expected points in GW2.
- Jordan Pickford leads on season points (7 vs 6 for Bart Verbruggen).
- Jordan Pickford faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Verbruggen
GW2
Chelsea
Away
GW3
Leeds
Home
GW4
Coventry City
Away
GW5
Arsenal
Home
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.
Verbruggen
- Bart Verbruggen has scored 6 points this season at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.9 points in GW2, making Verbruggen a viable starting option.
- Verbruggen's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Pickford vs Verbruggen Gameweek 2
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