Jarrad Branthwaite vs Maxence Lacroix: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Branthwaite DEF - Everton | 2 | 2.0 | 31 | 0 | 0 | 5.6 | 2.4% | £5.5m |
 | Lacroix DEF - Chelsea | 4 | 4.0 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 3.6 | 6.3% | £5.9m |
PICK LACROIX
Maxence Lacroix holds a clear edge over Jarrad Branthwaite heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Maxence Lacroix projects 2.0 more expected points in GW8.
- Maxence Lacroix is in sharper form with 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Maxence Lacroix faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Branthwaite
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
GW10
Coventry City
Home
GW11
Brentford
Away
Lacroix
GW8
Spurs
Home
GW9
Man Utd
Home
GW10
Sunderland
Away
GW11
Leeds
Home
The case for each player
Branthwaite
- Jarrad Branthwaite has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 31 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Branthwaite a viable starting option.
- With only 2.4% ownership, Branthwaite offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Lacroix
- Maxence Lacroix has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 21 points at £5.9m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW8, making Lacroix a viable starting option.
- With only 6.3% ownership, Lacroix offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Branthwaite vs Lacroix Gameweek 8
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