Jarrad Branthwaite vs Dara O'Shea: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Branthwaite DEF - Everton | 4.3 | 4.3 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2.4 | 1.8% | £5.5m |
![]() | O'Shea DEF - Ipswich Town | 2.3 | 2.3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 3.1% | £4.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: BRANTHWAITE
Jarrad Branthwaite holds a slight edge over Dara O'Shea heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- Jarrad Branthwaite projects 2.0 more expected points in GW4.
- Jarrad Branthwaite leads on season points (13 vs 7 for Dara O'Shea).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Branthwaite
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home

O'Shea
GW4
Crystal Palace
Away
GW5
Everton
Away
GW6
Fulham
Home
GW7
Man City
Away
The case for each player
Branthwaite
- Jarrad Branthwaite has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 13 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW4, making Branthwaite a viable starting option.
- With only 1.8% ownership, Branthwaite offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
O'Shea
- Dara O'Shea has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 7 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 2.3 points in GW4, making O'Shea a viable starting option.
- With only 3.1% ownership, O'Shea offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Branthwaite vs O'Shea Gameweek 4
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