Maxence Lacroix vs Virgil: 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 |
![]() | Virgil DEF - Liverpool | 4.2 | 4.2 | 17 | 0 | 0 | 2.6 | 16.8% | £6.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: VIRGIL
Virgil holds a slight edge over Maxence Lacroix heading into Gameweek 5, driven by higher expected points.
- Virgil projects 1.7 more expected points in GW5.
- Virgil is in sharper form with 4.2 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Virgil
GW5
Bournemouth
Away
GW6
Man City
Home
GW7
Brentford
Away
GW8
Brighton
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.
Virgil
- Virgil has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 17 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 4.2 points in GW5, making Virgil a viable starting option.
- Virgil has shown better recent form at 4.2 points per game over the last 3 gameweeks.
Lacroix vs Virgil Gameweek 5
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