Ainsley Maitland-Niles vs Micky Van de Ven: 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 |
![]() | Van de Ven DEF - Spurs | 3 | 3.0 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 4% | £5.0m |
SLIGHT EDGE: MAITLAND-NILES
Ainsley Maitland-Niles holds a slight edge over Micky Van de Ven 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.
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 2 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Maitland-Niles
GW6
Hull City
Away
GW7
Chelsea
Home
GW8
Arsenal
Away
GW9
Newcastle
Away

Van de Ven
GW6
Man Utd
Away
GW7
Coventry City
Home
GW8
Chelsea
Away
GW9
Crystal Palace
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.
Van de Ven
- Micky Van de Ven has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 15 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 3.0 points in GW6, making Van de Ven a viable starting option.
- With only 4% ownership, Van de Ven offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Maitland-Niles vs Van de Ven Gameweek 6
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