Question 1

Should I captain Ødegaard in Gameweek 2?

Accepted Answer

Probably not - there are stronger captaincy options available for Gameweek 2, but here is the case for Ødegaard.  Ødegaard is in exceptional form, averaging 11.0 pts/game so far this season. Ødegaard faces Aston Villa (A) in Gameweek 2 - a difficult fixture on paper, which is the main reason to hesitate.  Ødegaard is owned by 10.2% of managers - well held but not so popular that skipping him is a disaster.  No injury concerns flagged at the time of writing.  With a tough fixture and modest expected points, Ødegaard is not a captain recommendation this week unless your options are limited.

Question 2

Should I transfer Ødegaard in before Gameweek 2?

Accepted Answer

It is worth considering, but the case is not as clear-cut as it might appear.  At £6.5m, Ødegaard has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season for 11 points in total. Ødegaard is in exceptional form, averaging 11.0 pts/game so far this season.  Ødegaard faces Aston Villa (A) in Gameweek 2 - a difficult fixture on paper, which is the main reason to hesitate.  The main argument against bringing him in is the price point. At £6.5m, you need to make cuts elsewhere in your squad. Whether that trade-off is worth it depends on who you would be selling and what your budget looks like.  ChatFPL AI can look at your specific squad and tell you whether the transfer makes sense for your team right now.

Question 3

What are Ødegaard's upcoming fixtures?

Accepted Answer

Ødegaard's next fixture is Aston Villa (A) in Gameweek 2, rated 4 out of 5 for difficulty - a tough assignment.  Fixture difficulty ratings give you a rough guide but do not account for recent form, home advantage, or how a team has performed against specific opponents this season.  For a full fixture run breakdown across the next several gameweeks, ChatFPL AI can compare Ødegaard's schedule against other premium options in his position.

Question 4

Is Ødegaard worth £6.5m in FPL?

Accepted Answer

It depends on how the rest of your squad is structured.  Ødegaard has scored 11 points at £6.5m this season, with 1 goal and 0 assists. Ødegaard is in exceptional form, averaging 11.0 pts/game so far this season.  At 10.2% ownership, there is room to take a different view without it costing rank.  The real question at £6.5m is whether you can afford him without weakening two or three other positions. ChatFPL AI can assess your squad balance and tell you whether the allocation makes sense.

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