Maxence Lacroix vs Harry Maguire: Gameweek 5 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Lacroix DEF - Chelsea | 2.5 | 2.5 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1.7 | 7.5% | £6.0m |
![]() | Maguire DEF - Man Utd | 2 | 2.0 | 8 | 0 | 1 | 1.6 | 10.3% | £4.9m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Maxence Lacroix and Harry Maguire are closely matched in Gameweek 5. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Maxence Lacroix projects 0.5 more expected points in GW5.
- Harry Maguire costs £1.1m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Lacroix
GW5
Brentford
Away
GW6
Bournemouth
Home
GW7
Everton
Away
GW8
Spurs
Home

Maguire
GW5
Fulham
Away
GW6
Spurs
Home
GW7
Leeds
Away
GW8
Bournemouth
Home
The case for each player
Lacroix
- Maxence Lacroix has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 10 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW5, making Lacroix a viable starting option.
- With only 7.5% ownership, Lacroix offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Maguire
- Harry Maguire has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 8 points at £4.9m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW5, making Maguire a viable starting option.
- Maguire's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Lacroix vs Maguire Gameweek 5
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