Ronald Araujo vs Jan Paul Van Hecke: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Araujo DEF - Liverpool | 2.5 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 2.7% | £5.5m |
![]() | Van Hecke DEF - Spurs | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 10.5% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Ronald Araujo and Jan Paul Van Hecke are closely matched in Gameweek 2. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Ronald Araujo projects 0.3 more expected points in GW2.
- Jan Paul Van Hecke faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Araujo
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
Home
GW5
Bournemouth
Away

Van Hecke
GW2
Newcastle
Home
GW3
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW4
Everton
Home
GW5
Aston Villa
Home
The case for each player
Araujo
- Ronald Araujo has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW2, making Araujo a viable starting option.
- With only 2.7% ownership, Araujo offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Van Hecke
- Jan Paul Van Hecke has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW2, making Van Hecke a viable starting option.
- Van Hecke's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Araujo vs Van Hecke Gameweek 2
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