Daniel Ballard vs Ainsley Maitland-Niles: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Ballard DEF - Sunderland | 2.4 | 2.4 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 2.6% | £4.9m |
 | Maitland-Niles DEF - Everton | 4.3 | 4.3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2.9 | 1% | £4.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MAITLAND-NILES
Ainsley Maitland-Niles holds a slight edge over Daniel Ballard heading into Gameweek 6, driven by higher expected points.
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles projects 1.9 more expected points in GW6.
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles is in sharper form with 4.3 points per game over the last 4 gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Ballard
GW6
Brighton
Home
GW7
Bournemouth
Away
GW8
Leeds
Home
GW9
Coventry City
Away
Maitland-Niles
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
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 2.4 points in GW6, making Ballard a viable starting option.
- With only 2.6% ownership, Ballard offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Maitland-Niles
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 13 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW6, making Maitland-Niles a viable starting option.
- With only 1% ownership, Maitland-Niles offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ballard vs Maitland-Niles Gameweek 6
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