Calvin Bassey vs Malick Thiaw: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Bassey DEF - Fulham | 4.3 | 4.3 | 15 | 0 | 1 | 3.3 | 0.7% | £4.5m |
![]() | Thiaw DEF - Newcastle | 1.7 | 1.7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2.8 | 2.2% | £5.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: BASSEY
Calvin Bassey holds a slight edge over Malick Thiaw heading into Gameweek 6, driven by higher expected points.
- Calvin Bassey projects 2.6 more expected points in GW6.
- Calvin Bassey is in sharper form with 4.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Bassey
GW6
Ipswich Town
Away
GW7
Hull City
Home
GW8
Coventry City
Away
GW9
Aston Villa
Away

Thiaw
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home
GW8
Crystal Palace
Away
GW9
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Bassey
- Calvin Bassey has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 15 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW6, making Bassey a viable starting option.
- With only 0.7% ownership, Bassey offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Thiaw
- Malick Thiaw has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 14 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW6, making Thiaw a viable starting option.
- With only 2.2% ownership, Thiaw offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Bassey vs Thiaw Gameweek 6
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