James Justin vs Maxence Lacroix: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Justin DEF - Leeds | 4 | 4.0 | 34 | 1 | 0 | 7.6 | 2.1% | £4.5m |
![]() | Lacroix DEF - Chelsea | 4 | 4.0 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 3.6 | 6.3% | £5.9m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
James Justin and Maxence Lacroix are closely matched in Gameweek 8. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Maxence Lacroix faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
- James Justin costs £1.4m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Justin
GW8
Sunderland
Away
GW9
Bournemouth
Away
GW10
Spurs
Home
GW11
Chelsea
Away

Lacroix
GW8
Spurs
Home
GW9
Man Utd
Home
GW10
Sunderland
Away
GW11
Leeds
Home
The case for each player
Justin
- James Justin has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 34 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW8, making Justin a viable starting option.
- With only 2.1% ownership, Justin 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.
Justin vs Lacroix Gameweek 8
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CF
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