Maxence Lacroix vs Nico O'Reilly: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Lacroix DEF - Chelsea | 2.8 | 6.0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 9.2% | £6.0m |
![]() | O'Reilly DEF - Man City | 3.1 | 2.0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0.3 | 21.2% | £6.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: LACROIX
Maxence Lacroix holds a slight edge over Nico O'Reilly heading into Gameweek 2, driven by stronger recent form.
- Nico O'Reilly projects 0.3 more expected points in GW2.
- Maxence Lacroix leads on season points (6 vs 2 for Nico O'Reilly).
- Maxence Lacroix faces an easier GW2 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Lacroix
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away

O'Reilly
GW2
Crystal Palace
Away
GW3
Coventry City
Home
GW4
Man Utd
Away
GW5
Sunderland
Home
The case for each player
Lacroix
- Maxence Lacroix has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 6 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW2, making Lacroix a viable starting option.
- With only 9.2% ownership, Lacroix offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
O'Reilly
- Nico O'Reilly has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 2 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 3.1 points in GW2, making O'Reilly a viable starting option.
- O'Reilly's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Lacroix vs O'Reilly Gameweek 2
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