Rodrigo Bentancur vs Malick Yalcouyé: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Bentancur MID - Spurs | 4 | 4.0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 2.7 | 0.2% | £5.5m |
![]() | Yalcouyé MID - Brighton | 3.7 | 3.7 | 20 | 2 | 0 | 4.4 | 4% | £4.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Rodrigo Bentancur and Malick Yalcouyé are closely matched in Gameweek 6. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Rodrigo Bentancur projects 0.3 more expected points in GW6.
- Malick Yalcouyé faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Bentancur
GW6
Man Utd
Away
GW7
Coventry City
Home
GW8
Chelsea
Away
GW9
Crystal Palace
Home

Yalcouyé
GW6
Sunderland
Away
GW7
Crystal Palace
Home
GW8
Liverpool
Away
GW9
Man City
Away
The case for each player
Bentancur
- Rodrigo Bentancur has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 15 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW6, making Bentancur a viable starting option.
- With only 0.2% ownership, Bentancur offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Yalcouyé
- Malick Yalcouyé has registered 2 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 20 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 3.7 points in GW6, making Yalcouyé a viable starting option.
- With only 4% ownership, Yalcouyé offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Bentancur vs Yalcouyé Gameweek 6
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