Issa Diop vs Micky Van de Ven: 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 | 15.4% | £4.0m |
![]() | Van de Ven DEF - Spurs | 3 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 3.7% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Issa Diop and Micky Van de Ven 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.
- Micky Van de Ven projects 0.7 more expected points in GW4.
- Micky Van de Ven leads on season points (9 vs 7 for Issa Diop).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Diop
GW4
Crystal Palace
Away
GW5
Everton
Away
GW6
Fulham
Home
GW7
Man City
Away

Van de Ven
GW4
Everton
Home
GW5
Aston Villa
Home
GW6
Man Utd
Away
GW7
Coventry City
Home
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's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Van de Ven
- Micky Van de Ven has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 9 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 3.0 points in GW4, making Van de Ven a viable starting option.
- With only 3.7% ownership, Van de Ven offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Diop vs Van de Ven Gameweek 4
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