Reece James vs Micky Van de Ven: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | James DEF - Chelsea | 0.3 | 0.3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 8% | £5.4m |
![]() | Van de Ven DEF - Spurs | 3 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 3.7% | £5.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: VAN DE VEN
Micky Van de Ven holds a slight edge over Reece James heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- Micky Van de Ven projects 2.7 more expected points in GW4.
- Micky Van de Ven leads on season points (9 vs 1 for Reece James).
- Reece James faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Van de Ven
GW4
Everton
Home
GW5
Aston Villa
Home
GW6
Man Utd
Away
GW7
Coventry City
Home
The case for each player
James
- Reece James has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 1 points at £5.4m.
- Expected to score 0.3 points in GW4, making James a viable starting option.
- With only 8% ownership, James offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Van de Ven
- Micky Van de Ven has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 9 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 3.0 points in GW4, making Van de Ven a viable starting option.
- With only 3.7% ownership, Van de Ven offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
James vs Van de Ven Gameweek 4
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