Jarrad Branthwaite vs Ainsley Maitland-Niles: 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 |
 | Maitland-Niles DEF - Everton | 4.3 | 4.3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2.9 | 1% | £4.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Jarrad Branthwaite and Ainsley Maitland-Niles 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.
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles projects 0.5 more expected points in GW6.
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles costs £1.0m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Branthwaite
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
Maitland-Niles
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
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.
Maitland-Niles
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 13 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW6, making Maitland-Niles a viable starting option.
- With only 1% ownership, Maitland-Niles offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Branthwaite vs Maitland-Niles Gameweek 6
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Maitland-Niles has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £1.0m.
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