Daniel Ballard vs Virgil: 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 | 3.4% | £4.9m |
 | Virgil DEF - Liverpool | 3 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 | 17.2% | £6.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Daniel Ballard and Virgil 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 is in sharper form with 4.0 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
- Virgil faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Ballard
GW4
Arsenal
Home
GW5
Man City
Away
GW6
Brighton
Home
GW7
Bournemouth
Away
Virgil
GW4
Fulham
Home
GW5
Bournemouth
Away
GW6
Man City
Home
GW7
Brentford
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 3.4% ownership, Ballard offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Virgil
- Virgil has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 9 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 3.0 points in GW4, making Virgil a viable starting option.
- Virgil's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Ballard vs Virgil Gameweek 4
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Ballard has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £1.6m.
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