Jarrad Branthwaite vs Lewis Dunk: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Branthwaite DEF - Everton | 3.8 | 3.8 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3.5 | 2.3% | £5.5m |
![]() | Dunk DEF - Brighton | 4.4 | 4.4 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 4.9 | 1.5% | £4.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Jarrad Branthwaite and Lewis Dunk are closely matched in Gameweek 6. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Lewis Dunk projects 0.6 more expected points in GW6.
- Lewis Dunk is in sharper form with 4.4 points per game over the last 4 gameweeks.
- Jarrad Branthwaite faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Branthwaite
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away

Dunk
GW6
Sunderland
Away
GW7
Crystal Palace
Home
GW8
Liverpool
Away
GW9
Man City
Away
The case for each player
Branthwaite
- Jarrad Branthwaite has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 19 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 3.8 points in GW6, making Branthwaite a viable starting option.
- With only 2.3% ownership, Branthwaite offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Dunk
- Lewis Dunk has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 22 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 4.4 points in GW6, making Dunk a viable starting option.
- With only 1.5% ownership, Dunk offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Branthwaite vs Dunk Gameweek 6
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