Jarrad Branthwaite vs Micky Van de Ven: 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 |
 | Van de Ven DEF - Spurs | 1.5 | 1.5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3.8 | 3.6% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Jarrad Branthwaite and Micky Van de Ven are closely matched in Gameweek 8. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Jarrad Branthwaite projects 0.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Micky Van de Ven faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 4 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Branthwaite
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
GW10
Coventry City
Home
GW11
Brentford
Away
Van de Ven
GW8
Chelsea
Away
GW9
Crystal Palace
Home
GW10
Leeds
Away
GW11
Ipswich Town
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.
Van de Ven
- Micky Van de Ven has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 19 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW8, making Van de Ven a viable starting option.
- With only 3.6% ownership, Van de Ven offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Branthwaite vs Van de Ven Gameweek 8
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