Maxence Lacroix vs Micky Van de Ven: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Lacroix DEF - Chelsea | 4 | 4.0 | 21 | 0 | 1 | 3.6 | 6.3% | £5.9m |
![]() | Van de Ven DEF - Spurs | 1.5 | 1.5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3.8 | 3.6% | £5.0m |
PICK LACROIX
Maxence Lacroix holds a clear edge over Micky Van de Ven heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Maxence Lacroix projects 2.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Maxence Lacroix is in sharper form with 4.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Maxence Lacroix faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Lacroix
GW8
Spurs
Home
GW9
Man Utd
Home
GW10
Sunderland
Away
GW11
Leeds
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Van de Ven
GW8
Chelsea
Away
GW9
Crystal Palace
Home
GW10
Leeds
Away
GW11
Ipswich Town
Home
The case for each player
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.
Van de Ven
- Micky Van de Ven has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 19 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW8, making Van de Ven a viable starting option.
- With only 3.6% ownership, Van de Ven offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Lacroix vs Van de Ven Gameweek 8
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