Maxim De Cuyper vs Nobel Mendy: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | De Cuyper DEF - Brighton | 7 | 7.0 | 21 | 1 | 2 | 4.5 | 17.9% | £4.7m |
![]() | Mendy DEF - Hull City | 8 | 8.0 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 5.8% | £4.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Maxim De Cuyper and Nobel Mendy 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.
- Nobel Mendy projects 1.0 more expected points in GW4.
- Nobel Mendy leads on season points (24 vs 21 for Maxim De Cuyper).
- Maxim De Cuyper faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

De Cuyper
GW4
Coventry City
Away
GW5
Arsenal
Home
GW6
Sunderland
Away
GW7
Crystal Palace
Home

Mendy
GW4
Chelsea
Away
GW5
Newcastle
Away
GW6
Everton
Home
GW7
Fulham
Away
The case for each player
De Cuyper
- Maxim De Cuyper has registered 1 goal and 2 assists this season, totalling 21 points at £4.7m.
- Expected to score 7.0 points in GW4, making De Cuyper a viable starting option.
- De Cuyper's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Mendy
- Nobel Mendy has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 24 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 8.0 points in GW4, making Mendy a viable starting option.
- With only 5.8% ownership, Mendy offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
De Cuyper vs Mendy Gameweek 4
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Mendy has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £0.7m.
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