John McGinn vs Florian Wirtz: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | McGinn MID - Aston Villa | 2.2 | 2.2 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2.2% | £5.4m |
![]() | Wirtz MID - Liverpool | 2.4 | 2.4 | 12 | 0 | 1 | 1.6 | 6.1% | £7.3m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
John McGinn and Florian Wirtz 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.
- Florian Wirtz projects 0.2 more expected points in GW6.
- John McGinn faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

McGinn
GW6
Brentford
Home
GW7
Newcastle
Away
GW8
Man City
Home
GW9
Fulham
Home

Wirtz
GW6
Man City
Home
GW7
Brentford
Away
GW8
Brighton
Home
GW9
Arsenal
Home
The case for each player
McGinn
- John McGinn has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 11 points at £5.4m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW6, making McGinn a viable starting option.
- With only 2.2% ownership, McGinn offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Wirtz
- Florian Wirtz has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 12 points at £7.3m.
- Expected to score 2.4 points in GW6, making Wirtz a viable starting option.
- With only 6.1% ownership, Wirtz offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
McGinn vs Wirtz Gameweek 6
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CF
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