Nico Elvedi vs Malick Thiaw: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Elvedi DEF - Leeds | 4 | 4.0 | 13 | 0 | 0 | 2.9 | 0.1% | £4.5m |
 | Thiaw DEF - Newcastle | 1.7 | 1.7 | 14 | 0 | 0 | 2.8 | 2.2% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Nico Elvedi and Malick Thiaw 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.
- Nico Elvedi projects 2.3 more expected points in GW6.
- Nico Elvedi is in sharper form with 4.0 points per game over the last 5 gameweeks.
- Malick Thiaw faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 2 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Elvedi
GW6
Arsenal
Away
GW7
Man Utd
Home
GW8
Sunderland
Away
GW9
Bournemouth
Away
Thiaw
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home
GW8
Crystal Palace
Away
GW9
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Elvedi
- Nico Elvedi has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 13 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW6, making Elvedi a viable starting option.
- With only 0.1% ownership, Elvedi offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Thiaw
- Malick Thiaw has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 14 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 1.7 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.
Elvedi vs Thiaw Gameweek 6
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