Joe Rodon vs Matt Targett: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Rodon DEF - Leeds | 1.7 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1.3 | 3.6% | £4.5m |
![]() | Targett DEF - Hull City | 1 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 2.4% | £4.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: RODON
Joe Rodon holds a slight edge over Matt Targett heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Joe Rodon projects 0.7 more expected points in GW2.
- Joe Rodon is in sharper form with 6.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Matt Targett faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Rodon
GW2
Brentford
Home
GW3
Brighton
Away
GW4
Newcastle
Home
GW5
Crystal Palace
Home

Targett
GW2
Coventry City
Away
GW3
Aston Villa
Home
GW4
Chelsea
Away
GW5
Newcastle
Away
The case for each player
Rodon
- Joe Rodon has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 6 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW2, making Rodon a viable starting option.
- With only 3.6% ownership, Rodon offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Targett
- Matt Targett has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making Targett a viable starting option.
- With only 2.4% ownership, Targett offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Rodon vs Targett Gameweek 2
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