Sven Botman vs Marc Cucurella: Gameweek 36 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Botman DEF - Newcastle | 3.2 | 3.2 | 78 | 1 | 1 | 15.9 | 0.4% | £4.9m |
![]() | Cucurella DEF - Chelsea | 1.3 | 1.8 | 101 | 1 | 4 | 16.6 | 14.7% | £6.1m |
SLIGHT EDGE: BOTMAN
Sven Botman holds a slight edge over Marc Cucurella heading into Gameweek 36, driven by higher expected points.
- Sven Botman projects 1.9 more expected points in GW36.
- Sven Botman is in sharper form with 3.2 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Sven Botman faces an easier GW36 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Final 3 gameweeks of the season

Botman
GW36
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW37
West Ham
Home
GW38
Fulham
Away

Cucurella
GW36
Liverpool
Away
GW37
Spurs
Home
GW38
Sunderland
Away
The case for each player
Botman
- Sven Botman has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 78 points at £4.9m.
- Expected to score 3.2 points in GW36, making Botman a viable starting option.
- With only 0.4% ownership, Botman offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Cucurella
- Marc Cucurella has registered 1 goal and 4 assists this season, totalling 101 points at £6.1m.
- Expected to score 1.3 points in GW36, making Cucurella a viable starting option.
- Cucurella's fixture run looks manageable over the final 3 gameweeks of the season.
Botman vs Cucurella Gameweek 36
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Botman has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £1.2m.
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