Ryan Giles vs Maxence Lacroix: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Giles DEF - Hull City | 1.5 | 1.5 | 27 | 0 | 1 | 6.8 | 2.9% | £4.0m |
![]() | Lacroix DEF - Chelsea | 4 | 4.0 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 3.6 | 6.3% | £5.9m |
PICK LACROIX
Maxence Lacroix holds a clear edge over Ryan Giles heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Maxence Lacroix projects 2.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Maxence Lacroix is in sharper form with 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Maxence Lacroix faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Giles
GW8
Brentford
Home
GW9
Ipswich Town
Home
GW10
Arsenal
Away
GW11
Brighton
Home

Lacroix
GW8
Spurs
Home
GW9
Man Utd
Home
GW10
Sunderland
Away
GW11
Leeds
Home
The case for each player
Giles
- Ryan Giles has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 27 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW8, making Giles a viable starting option.
- With only 2.9% ownership, Giles offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Lacroix
- Maxence Lacroix has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 21 points at £5.9m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW8, making Lacroix a viable starting option.
- With only 6.3% ownership, Lacroix offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Giles vs Lacroix Gameweek 8
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