FPLCaptain Analysis

Should I captain Marcus Tavernier in Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 2?

Gameweek 2 · Bournemouth · MID · £6.0m

Tavernier
MIDBournemouth

Tavernier

Bournemouth

10

Pts

10.0

Form

£6.0m

Price

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Form (last 6 GWs)

10.0

Expected pts, GW2

2.2

Season total

10 pts

Ownership

2%

PROBABLY NOT

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

  • Form: 10.0 pts/game so far this season - above average returns
  • Fixture: Everton (H) in GW2 - a workable fixture
  • Ownership: 2% - a genuine differential pick

Why Tavernier may not be the best captain in Gameweek 2

The case for

  • Form: 10.0 pts/game so far this season - one of the better-returning players in his position right now.
  • Fixture: Everton (H) in GW2 is workable - not elite, but not a reason to avoid him.
  • Ownership: 2% makes him a genuine differential. A big return moves you up the overall rankings.

The case against

  • Expected points: only 2.2 xPts projected for GW2 - stronger options are available.
  • Returns: 1 goal and 0 assists this season - the volume has not been there.

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