Maxim De Cuyper vs Jan Paul Van Hecke: 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 |
![]() | Van Hecke DEF - Spurs | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 10.3% | £5.0m |
PICK DE CUYPER
Maxim De Cuyper holds a clear edge over Jan Paul Van Hecke heading into Gameweek 2, driven by stronger recent form.
- Jan Paul Van Hecke projects 0.5 more expected points in GW2.
- Maxim De Cuyper leads on season points (17 vs 1 for Jan Paul Van Hecke).
- Jan Paul Van Hecke 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

Van Hecke
GW2
Newcastle
Home
GW3
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW4
Everton
Home
GW5
Aston Villa
Home
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.
Van Hecke
- Jan Paul Van Hecke has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW2, making Van Hecke a viable starting option.
- Van Hecke's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
De Cuyper vs Van Hecke Gameweek 2
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