Piero Hincapie vs Maxence Lacroix: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Hincapie DEF - Arsenal | 2.5 | 0.0 | 87 | 1 | 2 | 15.8 | 4.4% | £5.5m |
![]() | Lacroix DEF - Chelsea | 2.8 | 0.0 | 154 | 1 | 2 | 25.7 | 12% | £6.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Piero Hincapie and Maxence Lacroix are closely matched in Gameweek 1. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Maxence Lacroix projects 0.3 more expected points in GW1.
- Piero Hincapie faces an easier GW1 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Hincapie
GW1
Coventry City
Home
GW2
Aston Villa
Away
GW3
Chelsea
Home
GW4
Sunderland
Away

Lacroix
GW1
Fulham
Away
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
The case for each player
Hincapie
- Piero Hincapie has registered 1 goal and 2 assists this season, totalling 87 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW1, making Hincapie a viable starting option.
- With only 4.4% ownership, Hincapie offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Lacroix
- Maxence Lacroix has registered 1 goal and 2 assists this season, totalling 154 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW1, making Lacroix a viable starting option.
- Lacroix's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Hincapie vs Lacroix Gameweek 1
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