Issa Diop vs Nico Elvedi: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Diop DEF - Ipswich Town | 2.7 | 2.7 | 12 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12.7% | £4.0m |
![]() | Elvedi DEF - Leeds | 4 | 4.0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2.9 | 0.1% | £4.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: DIOP
Issa Diop holds a slight edge over Nico Elvedi heading into Gameweek 6, driven by a more favourable fixture.
- Nico Elvedi projects 1.3 more expected points in GW6.
- Nico Elvedi is in sharper form with 4.0 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
- Issa Diop faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 2 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Diop
GW6
Fulham
Home
GW7
Man City
Away
GW8
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW9
Hull City
Away

Elvedi
GW6
Arsenal
Away
GW7
Man Utd
Home
GW8
Sunderland
Away
GW9
Bournemouth
Away
The case for each player
Diop
- Issa Diop has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 12 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 2.7 points in GW6, making Diop a viable starting option.
- Diop's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Elvedi
- Nico Elvedi has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 13 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW6, making Elvedi a viable starting option.
- With only 0.1% ownership, Elvedi offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Diop vs Elvedi Gameweek 6
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