Maxim De Cuyper vs Maxence Lacroix: 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 | 4.4% | £4.5m |
![]() | Lacroix DEF - Chelsea | 2.8 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9.2% | £6.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: DE CUYPER
Maxim De Cuyper holds a slight edge over Maxence Lacroix heading into Gameweek 2, driven by stronger recent form.
- Maxence Lacroix projects 1.1 more expected points in GW2.
- Maxim De Cuyper leads on season points (17 vs 6 for Maxence Lacroix).
- Maxence Lacroix faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Lacroix
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
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 4.4% ownership, De Cuyper offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Lacroix
- Maxence Lacroix has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 6 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW2, making Lacroix a viable starting option.
- With only 9.2% ownership, Lacroix offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
De Cuyper vs Lacroix Gameweek 2
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