Daniel Ballard vs Timothy Castagne: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Ballard DEF - Sunderland | 4 | 4.0 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 3.9% | £5.0m |
![]() | Castagne DEF - Fulham | 4.3 | 4.3 | 13 | 0 | 2 | 2.9 | 0.9% | £4.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Daniel Ballard and Timothy Castagne are closely matched in Gameweek 4. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Timothy Castagne projects 0.3 more expected points in GW4.
- Timothy Castagne leads on season points (13 vs 12 for Daniel Ballard).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Ballard
GW4
Arsenal
Home
GW5
Man City
Away
GW6
Brighton
Home
GW7
Bournemouth
Away

Castagne
GW4
Liverpool
Away
GW5
Man Utd
Home
GW6
Ipswich Town
Away
GW7
Hull City
Home
The case for each player
Ballard
- Daniel Ballard has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 12 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW4, making Ballard a viable starting option.
- With only 3.9% ownership, Ballard offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Castagne
- Timothy Castagne has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 13 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW4, making Castagne a viable starting option.
- With only 0.9% ownership, Castagne offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ballard vs Castagne Gameweek 4
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