Daniel Ballard vs Micky Van de Ven: 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 |
![]() | Van de Ven DEF - Spurs | 3 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 3.7% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Daniel Ballard and Micky Van de Ven 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 1.0 more expected points in GW4.
- Daniel Ballard leads on season points (12 vs 9 for Micky Van de Ven).
- Micky Van de Ven 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

Van de Ven
GW4
Everton
Home
GW5
Aston Villa
Home
GW6
Man Utd
Away
GW7
Coventry 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.
Van de Ven
- Micky Van de Ven has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 9 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 3.0 points in GW4, making Van de Ven a viable starting option.
- With only 3.7% ownership, Van de Ven offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ballard vs Van de Ven Gameweek 4
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