Lewis Dunk vs Malick Thiaw: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Dunk DEF - Brighton | 4.4 | 4.4 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 4.9 | 1.5% | £4.5m |
![]() | Thiaw DEF - Newcastle | 2 | 2.0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.2% | £5.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: DUNK
Lewis Dunk holds a slight edge over Malick Thiaw heading into Gameweek 6, driven by higher expected points.
- Lewis Dunk projects 2.4 more expected points in GW6.
- Lewis Dunk is in sharper form with 4.4 points per game over the last 4 gameweeks.
- Malick Thiaw faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Dunk
GW6
Sunderland
Away
GW7
Crystal Palace
Home
GW8
Liverpool
Away
GW9
Man City
Away

Thiaw
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home
GW8
Crystal Palace
Away
GW9
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Dunk
- Lewis Dunk has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 22 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 4.4 points in GW6, making Dunk a viable starting option.
- With only 1.5% ownership, Dunk offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Thiaw
- Malick Thiaw has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 10 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW6, making Thiaw a viable starting option.
- With only 2.2% ownership, Thiaw offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Dunk vs Thiaw Gameweek 6
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