Jarrad Branthwaite vs Malick Thiaw: 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 |
![]() | Thiaw DEF - Newcastle | 2.7 | 2.7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 2.2% | £5.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: BRANTHWAITE
Jarrad Branthwaite holds a slight edge over Malick Thiaw heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- Jarrad Branthwaite projects 1.6 more expected points in GW4.
- Jarrad Branthwaite leads on season points (13 vs 8 for Malick Thiaw).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Thiaw
GW4
Leeds
Away
GW5
Hull City
Home
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home
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.
Thiaw
- Malick Thiaw has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 8 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.7 points in GW4, making Thiaw a viable starting option.
- With only 2.2% ownership, Thiaw offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Branthwaite vs Thiaw Gameweek 4
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