FPLCaptain Analysis

Should I captain João Pedro in Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 2?

Gameweek 2 · Chelsea · FWD · £7.5m

João Pedro
FWDChelsea

João Pedro

Chelsea

11

Pts

11.0

Form

£7.5m

Price

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Form (last 6 GWs)

11.0

Expected pts, GW2

2.4

Season total

11 pts

Ownership

64.9%

PROBABLY NOT

Probably not - there are stronger captaincy options available for Gameweek 2, but here is the case for João Pedro.

  • Form: 11.0 pts/game so far this season - above average returns
  • Fixture: Brighton (H) in GW2 - one of the easier fixtures this week
  • Ownership: 64.9% - blanking carries a significant rank cost

Why João Pedro may not be the best captain in Gameweek 2

The case for

  • Form: 11.0 pts/game so far this season - one of the better-returning players in his position right now.
  • Fixture: Brighton (H) in GW2 is one of the more inviting matchups available to premium assets this week.

The case against

  • Expected points: only 2.4 xPts projected for GW2 - stronger options are available.
  • Ownership: 64.9% means blanking carries a serious rank cost, but that is not the same as being the best captain pick.
  • Returns: 1 goal and 1 assist this season - the volume has not been there.

João Pedro Analysis Gameweek 2

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