Hjalmar Ekdal vs Jan Paul Van Hecke: 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 Hecke DEF - Brighton | 5.8 | 4.8 | 139 | 3 | 3 | 30.2 | 10.3% | £4.6m |
PICK VAN HECKE
Jan Paul Van Hecke holds a clear edge over Hjalmar Ekdal heading into Gameweek 36, driven by higher expected points.
- Jan Paul Van Hecke projects 4.3 more expected points in GW36.
- Jan Paul Van Hecke is in sharper form with 4.8 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Jan Paul Van Hecke faces an easier GW36 opponent (FDR 1 vs 3).
Final 3 gameweeks of the season
Ekdal
GW36
Aston Villa
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GW37
Arsenal
Away
GW38
Wolves
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Van Hecke
GW36
Wolves
Home
GW37
Leeds
Away
GW38
Man Utd
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 Hecke
- Jan Paul Van Hecke has registered 3 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 139 points at £4.6m.
- Expected to score 5.8 points in GW36, making Van Hecke a viable starting option.
- Van Hecke has shown better recent form at 4.8 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Ekdal vs Van Hecke Gameweek 36
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