Maxim De Cuyper vs Issa Diop: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | De Cuyper DEF - Brighton | 1.7 | 17.0 | 17 | 1 | 1 | 3.8 | 3.4% | £4.5m |
![]() | Diop DEF - Ipswich Town | 1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.5 | 18% | £4.0m |
PICK DE CUYPER
Maxim De Cuyper holds a clear edge over Issa Diop heading into Gameweek 2, driven by higher expected points.
- Maxim De Cuyper projects 0.7 more expected points in GW2.
- Maxim De Cuyper leads on season points (17 vs 2 for Issa Diop).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

De Cuyper
GW2
Chelsea
Away
GW3
Leeds
Home
GW4
Coventry City
Away
GW5
Arsenal
Home

Diop
GW2
Man Utd
Away
GW3
Liverpool
Home
GW4
Crystal Palace
Away
GW5
Everton
Away
The case for each player
De Cuyper
- Maxim De Cuyper has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 17 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW2, making De Cuyper a viable starting option.
- With only 3.4% ownership, De Cuyper offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Diop
- Issa Diop has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 2 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making Diop a viable starting option.
- Diop's fixture run looks testing over the next 4 gameweeks.
De Cuyper vs Diop Gameweek 2
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CF
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