Joe Rodon vs James Tarkowski: 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 |
 | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 2.8 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8.8% | £6.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Joe Rodon and James Tarkowski 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.
- James Tarkowski projects 1.1 more expected points in GW2.
- Joe Rodon costs £1.5m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Rodon
GW2
Brentford
Home
GW3
Brighton
Away
GW4
Newcastle
Home
GW5
Crystal Palace
Home
Tarkowski
GW2
Bournemouth
Away
GW3
Man Utd
Home
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
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.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 6 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW2, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- With only 8.8% ownership, Tarkowski offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Rodon vs Tarkowski Gameweek 2
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