FPL GW15: Player Vs Opposition
This looks at the next opponent of Fantasy Premier League’s (FPL) top players, assessing whether they have a good or bad record against them. Of course, it’s just for fun and doesn’t take into account factors such as the player moving clubs. A lot can change in the years since Striker A scored a hat-trick against Team B. However, if a player enjoys playing at a certain ground against a particular centre back, that could be useful information for the FPL community.
(NB. Premier League matches only. Cristiano Ronaldo isn’t included because his 2003-09 appearances were too long ago to be relevant)
THE GOOD
Raheem Sterling vs Watford
11.91 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 7 matches, 8 goals, 2 assists
His last two matches against Watford brought 17 and 21 points.
Harry Kane vs Norwich
11.33 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 3 matches, 5 goals, 0 assists
His only appearances against former loan club Norwich saw him grab 13, 13 and eight points.
Riyad Mahrez vs Watford
9.12 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 10 matches, 7 goals, 4 assists
Three double-digit hauls from nine starts.
Kevin De Bruyne vs Watford
8.83 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 7 matches, 1 goal, 9 assists
Sadio Mane vs Wolves
7.91 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 6 matches, 3 goals, 2 assists
Romelu Lukaku vs West Ham
7.85 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 13 matches, 9 goals, 4 assists
Jamie Vardy vs Aston Villa
7.77 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 7 matches, 5 goals, 2 assists
Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang vs Everton
7.05 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 5 matches, 4 goals, 0 assists
THE BAD
Joshua King vs Man City
2.08 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 10 matches, 0 goals, 0 assists
Danny Ings vs Leicester
2.76 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 4 matches, 1 goal, 0 assists
Wilfried Zaha vs Man United
3.27 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 10 matches, 2 goals, 0 assists
Former Man United player Zaha scored twice to total 15 points during last season’s 3-1 Old Trafford win.
Richarlison vs Liverpool
3.57 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 8 matches, 1 goal, 2 assists
THE AVERAGE
Gabriel Jesus vs Watford
6.58 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 5 matches, 2 goals, 2 assists
Mohamed Salah vs Wolves
6.24 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 6 matches, 2 goals, 2 assists
Callum Wilson vs Burnley
5.30 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 9 matches, 3 goals, 1 assist
Last season’s equivalent home match saw Wilson bag two goals, one assist and 16 points.
Michail Antonio vs Chelsea
4.42 POINTS-PER-90-MINS: 6 matches, 1 goal, 1 assist
