Issa Diop vs Reece James: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Diop DEF - Ipswich Town | 2.3 | 2.3 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 14.6% | £4.0m |
 | James DEF - Chelsea | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 7.8% | £5.4m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Issa Diop and Reece James 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.
- Issa Diop projects 1.6 more expected points in GW4.
- Issa Diop is in sharper form with 2.3 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
- Reece James faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Diop
GW4
Crystal Palace
Away
GW5
Everton
Away
GW6
Fulham
Home
GW7
Man City
Away
James
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
GW6
Bournemouth
Home
GW7
Everton
Away
The case for each player
Diop
- Issa Diop has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 7 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 2.3 points in GW4, making Diop a viable starting option.
- Diop has shown better recent form at 2.3 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
James
- Reece James has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 2 points at £5.4m.
- Expected to score 0.7 points in GW4, making James a viable starting option.
- With only 7.8% ownership, James offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Diop vs James Gameweek 4
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Diop has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £1.4m.
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