Hjalmar Ekdal vs Micky Van de Ven: Gameweek 36 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Ekdal DEF - Burnley | 1.5 | 2.0 | 52 | 0 | 0 | 13.7 | 0.7% | £3.8m |
![]() | Van de Ven DEF - Spurs | 2.5 | 2.5 | 108 | 4 | 1 | 24.5 | 17.7% | £4.4m |
SLIGHT EDGE: VAN DE VEN
Micky Van de Ven holds a slight edge over Hjalmar Ekdal heading into Gameweek 36, driven by higher expected points.
- Micky Van de Ven projects 1.0 more expected points in GW36.
- Micky Van de Ven faces an easier GW36 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Final 3 gameweeks of the season

Ekdal
GW36
Aston Villa
Home
GW37
Arsenal
Away
GW38
Wolves
Home

Van de Ven
GW36
Leeds
Home
GW37
Chelsea
Away
GW38
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Ekdal
- Hjalmar Ekdal has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 52 points at £3.8m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW36, making Ekdal a viable starting option.
- With only 0.7% ownership, Ekdal offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Van de Ven
- Micky Van de Ven has registered 4 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 108 points at £4.4m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW36, making Van de Ven a viable starting option.
- Van de Ven has shown better recent form at 2.5 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Ekdal vs Van de Ven Gameweek 36
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