Ainsley Maitland-Niles vs Malick Thiaw: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Maitland-Niles DEF - Everton | 4.3 | 4.3 | 13 | 1 | 0 | 2.9 | 1% | £4.5m |
 | Thiaw DEF - Newcastle | 2 | 2.0 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2.2% | £5.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MAITLAND-NILES
Ainsley Maitland-Niles holds a slight edge over Malick Thiaw heading into Gameweek 6, driven by higher expected points.
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles projects 2.3 more expected points in GW6.
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles is in sharper form with 4.3 points per game over the last 4 gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Maitland-Niles
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away
Thiaw
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home
GW8
Crystal Palace
Away
GW9
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Maitland-Niles
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 13 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW6, making Maitland-Niles a viable starting option.
- With only 1% ownership, Maitland-Niles offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Thiaw
- Malick Thiaw has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 10 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW6, making Thiaw a viable starting option.
- With only 2.2% ownership, Thiaw offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Maitland-Niles vs Thiaw Gameweek 6
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