Jarrad Branthwaite vs Virgil: 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 |
 | Virgil DEF - Liverpool | 3 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 | 17.3% | £6.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Jarrad Branthwaite and Virgil are closely matched in Gameweek 4. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Jarrad Branthwaite projects 1.3 more expected points in GW4.
- Jarrad Branthwaite leads on season points (13 vs 9 for Virgil).
- Virgil faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Branthwaite
GW4
Spurs
Away
GW5
Ipswich Town
Home
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
Virgil
GW4
Fulham
Home
GW5
Bournemouth
Away
GW6
Man City
Home
GW7
Brentford
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.
Virgil
- Virgil has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 9 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 3.0 points in GW4, making Virgil a viable starting option.
- Virgil's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Branthwaite vs Virgil Gameweek 4
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