Question 1

What does the transfer market look like for selling Raya and buying Dubravka in Gameweek 2?

Accepted Answer

A total of 34,464 managers have sold David Raya this gameweek - a volume that reflects meaningful market concern rather than isolated decisions. Meanwhile, 14,498 have moved into Martin Dubravka as an alternative, though the exit from Raya is the stronger market signal in this pairing. Understanding what is driving those 34,464 sales is the key question heading into Gameweek 2.

Question 2

What is the ownership risk of keeping Raya over Dubravka in Gameweek 2?

Accepted Answer

David Raya carries 38% ownership against 19.1% for Martin Dubravka. Holding Raya keeps you aligned with the majority - if they blank, you do not lose rank to most of your rivals. But that same ownership cuts both ways: a Martin Dubravka return while you hold Raya costs rank against the 19.1% who made the switch. Your rank ambition and mini-league position should shape how you weight this.

Question 3

What is the budget impact of selling Raya for Dubravka?

Accepted Answer

Selling David Raya at £6.0m for Martin Dubravka at £4.0m frees up £2.0m in your transfer bank. That freed budget can be redirected to a stronger position elsewhere in your squad, effectively making this move a two-stage value play: swapping Raya for Dubravka while strengthening another area. At 1.0 projected points for Martin Dubravka against 4.0 for Raya, the model does not strongly support the additional spend this gameweek.

Question 4

How do the fixtures compare for Raya and Dubravka heading into Gameweek 2?

Accepted Answer

Martin Dubravka faces Newcastle (H) in Gameweek 2 - a Easy rated fixture. David Raya draws Aston Villa (A), rated Hard. The fixture swing is the clearest argument for making this move now rather than waiting. Buying into Dubravka before an easier schedule is a better entry point than chasing after they have already delivered. The 14,498 managers who have already transferred in have largely acted on this fixture window.

Should I sell David Raya for Martin Dubravka? FPL Transfer Analysis Gameweek 2

David Raya vs Martin Dubravka: Gameweek 2 Transfer Analysis

Raya vs Dubravka Gameweek 2

Selling Raya for Dubravka frees up £2.0m and gets you the better fixture.