Pau vs Micky Van de Ven: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Pau DEF - Aston Villa | 1.7 | 0.0 | 64 | 0 | 2 | 14.2 | 0.2% | £4.5m |
![]() | Van de Ven DEF - Spurs | 2.2 | 0.0 | 116 | 4 | 1 | 23.2 | 6.4% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Pau and Micky Van de Ven are closely matched in Gameweek 1. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Micky Van de Ven projects 0.5 more expected points in GW1.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Pau
GW1
Brighton
Away
GW2
Arsenal
Home
GW3
Hull City
Away
GW4
Nott'm Forest
Home

Van de Ven
GW1
Brentford
Away
GW2
Newcastle
Home
GW3
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW4
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Pau
- Pau has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 64 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW1, making Pau a viable starting option.
- With only 0.2% ownership, Pau offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Van de Ven
- Micky Van de Ven has registered 4 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 116 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW1, making Van de Ven a viable starting option.
- With only 6.4% ownership, Van de Ven offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Pau vs Van de Ven Gameweek 1
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