Issa Diop vs Rúben: 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 |
 | Rúben DEF - Man City | 4.3 | 4.3 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 3.1 | 1.9% | £5.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Issa Diop and Rúben 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.
- Rúben projects 1.6 more expected points in GW6.
- Rúben 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 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Diop
GW6
Fulham
Home
GW7
Man City
Away
GW8
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW9
Hull City
Away
Rúben
GW6
Liverpool
Away
GW7
Ipswich Town
Home
GW8
Aston Villa
Away
GW9
Brighton
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.
Rúben
- Rúben has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 17 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW6, making Rúben a viable starting option.
- With only 1.9% ownership, Rúben offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Diop vs Rúben Gameweek 6
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