Ainsley Maitland-Niles vs Luka Vuskovic: 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 |
![]() | Vuskovic DEF - Brighton | 4.8 | 4.8 | 24 | 1 | 0 | 4.8 | 3.2% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Ainsley Maitland-Niles and Luka Vuskovic are closely matched in Gameweek 6. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Luka Vuskovic projects 0.5 more expected points in GW6.
- Ainsley Maitland-Niles faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Vuskovic
GW6
Sunderland
Away
GW7
Crystal Palace
Home
GW8
Liverpool
Away
GW9
Man City
Away
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.
Vuskovic
- Luka Vuskovic has registered 1 goal and 0 assists this season, totalling 24 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 4.8 points in GW6, making Vuskovic a viable starting option.
- With only 3.2% ownership, Vuskovic offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Maitland-Niles vs Vuskovic Gameweek 6
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