Youri Tielemans vs Florian Wirtz: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Tielemans MID - Man Utd | 1.6 | 0.0 | 68 | 0 | 4 | 11.3 | 0.9% | £6.0m |
 | Wirtz MID - Liverpool | 2.6 | 0.0 | 125 | 5 | 4 | 16.7 | 11.7% | £7.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Youri Tielemans and Florian Wirtz are closely matched in Gameweek 1. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Florian Wirtz projects 1.0 more expected points in GW1.
- Youri Tielemans faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Tielemans
GW1
Hull City
Away
GW2
Ipswich Town
Home
GW3
Everton
Away
GW4
Man City
Home
Wirtz
GW1
Newcastle
Away
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
Home
The case for each player
Tielemans
- Youri Tielemans has registered 0 goals and 4 assists this season, totalling 68 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 1.6 points in GW1, making Tielemans a viable starting option.
- With only 0.9% ownership, Tielemans offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Wirtz
- Florian Wirtz has registered 5 goals and 4 assists this season, totalling 125 points at £7.5m.
- Expected to score 2.6 points in GW1, making Wirtz a viable starting option.
- Wirtz's fixture run looks favourable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Tielemans vs Wirtz Gameweek 1
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