Sven Botman vs James Tarkowski: 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 |
 | Tarkowski DEF - Everton | 1.8 | 1.8 | 149 | 1 | 2 | 26.1 | 11.5% | £5.7m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Sven Botman and James Tarkowski are closely matched in Gameweek 36. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Sven Botman projects 1.4 more expected points in GW36.
- Sven Botman is in sharper form with 3.2 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Final 3 gameweeks of the season
Botman
GW36
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW37
West Ham
Home
GW38
Fulham
Away
Tarkowski
GW36
Crystal Palace
Away
GW37
Sunderland
Home
GW38
Spurs
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.
Tarkowski
- James Tarkowski has registered 1 goal and 2 assists this season, totalling 149 points at £5.7m.
- Expected to score 1.8 points in GW36, making Tarkowski a viable starting option.
- Tarkowski's fixture run looks manageable over the final 3 gameweeks of the season.
Botman vs Tarkowski Gameweek 36
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Botman has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £0.8m.
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