Sven Botman vs Jan Paul Van Hecke: 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 Hecke DEF - Spurs | 2.2 | 0.0 | 148 | 3 | 3 | 29.6 | 8.2% | £5.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: VAN HECKE
Jan Paul Van Hecke holds a slight edge over Sven Botman heading into Gameweek 1, driven by a more favourable fixture.
- Jan Paul Van Hecke 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 Hecke
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 Hecke
- Jan Paul Van Hecke has registered 3 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 148 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW1, making Van Hecke a viable starting option.
- With only 8.2% ownership, Van Hecke offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Botman vs Van Hecke Gameweek 1
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