Sven Botman vs Micky Van de Ven: 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 |
![]() | Van de Ven DEF - Spurs | 2.5 | 2.5 | 108 | 4 | 1 | 24.5 | 17.7% | £4.4m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Sven Botman and Micky Van de Ven 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 0.7 more expected points in GW36.
- Sven Botman is in sharper form with 3.2 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Micky Van de Ven faces an easier GW36 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Final 3 gameweeks of the season

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

Van de Ven
GW36
Leeds
Home
GW37
Chelsea
Away
GW38
Everton
Home
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.
Van de Ven
- Micky Van de Ven has registered 4 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 108 points at £4.4m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW36, making Van de Ven a viable starting option.
- Van de Ven's fixture run looks manageable over the final 3 gameweeks of the season.
Botman vs Van de Ven Gameweek 36
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