Sven Botman vs Micky Van de Ven: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Botman DEF - Newcastle | 2.2 | 0.0 | 89 | 1 | 1 | 17.8 | 0.4% | £5.0m |
![]() | Van de Ven DEF - Spurs | 2.2 | 0.0 | 116 | 4 | 1 | 23.2 | 6.4% | £5.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: VAN DE VEN
Micky Van de Ven holds a slight edge over Sven Botman heading into Gameweek 1, driven by a more favourable fixture.
- Micky Van de Ven faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Botman
GW1
Liverpool
Home
GW2
Spurs
Away
GW3
Bournemouth
Home
GW4
Leeds
Away

Van de Ven
GW1
Brentford
Away
GW2
Newcastle
Home
GW3
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW4
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Botman
- Sven Botman has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 89 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW1, making Botman a viable starting option.
- With only 0.4% ownership, Botman offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Van de Ven
- Micky Van de Ven has registered 4 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 116 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW1, making Van de Ven a viable starting option.
- With only 6.4% ownership, Van de Ven offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Botman vs Van de Ven Gameweek 1
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