Daniel Ballard vs Malick Thiaw: 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 |
 | Thiaw DEF - Newcastle | 2.7 | 2.7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 2.2% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Daniel Ballard and Malick Thiaw 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.
- Daniel Ballard projects 1.3 more expected points in GW4.
- Daniel Ballard leads on season points (12 vs 8 for Malick Thiaw).
- Malick Thiaw 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
Thiaw
GW4
Leeds
Away
GW5
Hull City
Home
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
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.
Thiaw
- Malick Thiaw has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 8 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.7 points in GW4, making Thiaw a viable starting option.
- With only 2.2% ownership, Thiaw offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ballard vs Thiaw Gameweek 4
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