Daniel Ballard vs Issa Diop: 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 | 3.5% | £4.9m |
![]() | Diop DEF - Ipswich Town | 2.3 | 2.3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 14.8% | £4.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: BALLARD
Daniel Ballard holds a slight edge over Issa Diop heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- Daniel Ballard projects 1.7 more expected points in GW4.
- Daniel Ballard is in sharper form with 4.0 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
- Issa Diop faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Diop
GW4
Crystal Palace
Away
GW5
Everton
Away
GW6
Fulham
Home
GW7
Man City
Away
The case for each player
Ballard
- Daniel Ballard has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 12 points at £4.9m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW4, making Ballard a viable starting option.
- With only 3.5% ownership, Ballard offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Diop
- Issa Diop has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 7 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 2.3 points in GW4, making Diop a viable starting option.
- Diop's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Ballard vs Diop Gameweek 4
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CF
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