Maxence Lacroix vs Marco Palestra: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Lacroix DEF - Chelsea | 2.8 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9.1% | £6.0m |
![]() | Palestra DEF - Chelsea | 2.5 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3% | £5.5m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Maxence Lacroix and Marco Palestra are closely matched in Gameweek 2. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Maxence Lacroix projects 0.3 more expected points in GW2.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Palestra
GW2
Brighton
Home
GW3
Arsenal
Away
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
The case for each player
Lacroix
- Maxence Lacroix has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.8 points in GW2, making Lacroix a viable starting option.
- With only 9.1% ownership, Lacroix offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Palestra
- Marco Palestra has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 0 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW2, making Palestra a viable starting option.
- With only 3% ownership, Palestra offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Lacroix vs Palestra Gameweek 2
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