Maxim De Cuyper vs Malick Thiaw: 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 |
 | Thiaw DEF - Newcastle | 2.7 | 2.7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 2.2% | £5.0m |
PICK DE CUYPER
Maxim De Cuyper holds a clear edge over Malick Thiaw heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- Maxim De Cuyper projects 4.3 more expected points in GW4.
- Maxim De Cuyper leads on season points (21 vs 8 for Malick Thiaw).
- Maxim De Cuyper faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
De Cuyper
GW4
Coventry City
Away
GW5
Arsenal
Home
GW6
Sunderland
Away
GW7
Crystal Palace
Home
Thiaw
GW4
Leeds
Away
GW5
Hull City
Home
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home
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.
Thiaw
- Malick Thiaw has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 8 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.7 points in GW4, making Thiaw a viable starting option.
- With only 2.2% ownership, Thiaw offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
De Cuyper vs Thiaw Gameweek 4
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