Maxence Lacroix vs Malick Thiaw: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Lacroix DEF - Chelsea | 2.3 | 2.3 | 7 | 0 | 1 | 1.2 | 8.3% | £6.0m |
 | Thiaw DEF - Newcastle | 2.7 | 2.7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 2.2% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Maxence Lacroix and Malick Thiaw are closely matched in Gameweek 4. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Malick Thiaw projects 0.4 more expected points in GW4.
- Malick Thiaw leads on season points (8 vs 7 for Maxence Lacroix).
- Maxence Lacroix faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Lacroix
GW4
Hull City
Home
GW5
Brentford
Away
GW6
Bournemouth
Home
GW7
Everton
Away
Thiaw
GW4
Leeds
Away
GW5
Hull City
Home
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home
The case for each player
Lacroix
- Maxence Lacroix has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 7 points at £6.0m.
- Expected to score 2.3 points in GW4, making Lacroix a viable starting option.
- With only 8.3% ownership, Lacroix offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Thiaw
- Malick Thiaw has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 8 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.7 points in GW4, making Thiaw a viable starting option.
- With only 2.2% ownership, Thiaw offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Lacroix vs Thiaw Gameweek 4
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