Ainsley Maitland-Niles vs Bobby Thomas: 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 |
![]() | Thomas DEF - Coventry City | 3 | 3.0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3.8 | 8.6% | £4.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MAITLAND-NILES
Ainsley Maitland-Niles holds a slight edge over Bobby Thomas heading into Gameweek 6, driven by higher expected points.
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles projects 1.3 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

Thomas
GW6
Newcastle
Home
GW7
Spurs
Away
GW8
Fulham
Home
GW9
Sunderland
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.
Thomas
- Bobby Thomas has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 15 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 3.0 points in GW6, making Thomas a viable starting option.
- With only 8.6% ownership, Thomas offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Maitland-Niles vs Thomas Gameweek 6
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