Reece James vs Maxence Lacroix: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | James DEF - Chelsea | 0.7 | 0.7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.4 | 7.8% | £5.4m |
![]() | Lacroix DEF - Chelsea | 3 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 1 | 1.5 | 8.2% | £6.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: LACROIX
Maxence Lacroix holds a slight edge over Reece James heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- Maxence Lacroix projects 2.3 more expected points in GW4.
- Maxence Lacroix is in sharper form with 3.0 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

James
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
GW6
Bournemouth
Home
GW7
Everton
Away

Lacroix
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
GW6
Bournemouth
Home
GW7
Everton
Away
The case for each player
James
- Reece James has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 2 points at £5.4m.
- Expected to score 0.7 points in GW4, making James a viable starting option.
- With only 7.8% ownership, James offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Lacroix
- Maxence Lacroix has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 9 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 3.0 points in GW4, making Lacroix a viable starting option.
- With only 8.2% ownership, Lacroix offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
James vs Lacroix Gameweek 4
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