Issa Diop vs Ethan Pinnock: 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 |
![]() | Pinnock DEF - Coventry City | 4.3 | 4.3 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 0.1% | £4.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Issa Diop and Ethan Pinnock are closely matched in Gameweek 6. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Ethan Pinnock projects 1.6 more expected points in GW6.
- Ethan Pinnock is in sharper form with 4.3 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
- Issa Diop faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Pinnock
GW6
Newcastle
Home
GW7
Spurs
Away
GW8
Fulham
Home
GW9
Sunderland
Home
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.
Pinnock
- Ethan Pinnock has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 14 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW6, making Pinnock a viable starting option.
- With only 0.1% ownership, Pinnock offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Diop vs Pinnock Gameweek 6
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