Martin Ødegaard vs Malick Yalcouyé: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Ødegaard MID - Arsenal | 4.7 | 4.7 | 14 | 1 | 0 | 2.1 | 11.1% | £6.6m |
![]() | Yalcouyé MID - Brighton | 3.7 | 3.7 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2.4 | 2.3% | £4.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Martin Ødegaard and Malick Yalcouyé 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.
- Martin Ødegaard projects 1.0 more expected points in GW4.
- Martin Ødegaard leads on season points (14 vs 11 for Malick Yalcouyé).
- Malick Yalcouyé faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Ødegaard
GW4
Sunderland
Away
GW5
Brighton
Away
GW6
Leeds
Home
GW7
Nott'm Forest
Away

Yalcouyé
GW4
Coventry City
Away
GW5
Arsenal
Home
GW6
Sunderland
Away
GW7
Crystal Palace
Home
The case for each player
Ødegaard
- Martin Ødegaard has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 14 points at £6.6m.
- Expected to score 4.7 points in GW4, making Ødegaard a viable starting option.
- Ødegaard's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Yalcouyé
- Malick Yalcouyé has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 11 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 3.7 points in GW4, making Yalcouyé a viable starting option.
- With only 2.3% ownership, Yalcouyé offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Ødegaard vs Yalcouyé Gameweek 4
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