Piero Hincapie vs Jan Paul Van Hecke: 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 |
![]() | Van Hecke DEF - Spurs | 2.2 | 0.0 | 148 | 3 | 3 | 29.6 | 8.2% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Piero Hincapie and Jan Paul Van Hecke 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.
- Piero Hincapie 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

Van Hecke
GW1
Brentford
Away
GW2
Newcastle
Home
GW3
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW4
Everton
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.
Van Hecke
- Jan Paul Van Hecke has registered 3 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 148 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW1, making Van Hecke a viable starting option.
- With only 8.2% ownership, Van Hecke offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Hincapie vs Van Hecke Gameweek 1
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