Pau vs Virgil: 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 |
![]() | Virgil DEF - Liverpool | 3.1 | 0.0 | 175 | 6 | 1 | 26.9 | 16.2% | £6.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: VIRGIL
Virgil holds a slight edge over Pau heading into Gameweek 1, driven by higher expected points.
- Virgil projects 1.4 more expected points in GW1.
- Pau costs £2.0m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

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

Virgil
GW1
Newcastle
Away
GW2
Nott'm Forest
Home
GW3
Ipswich Town
Away
GW4
Fulham
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.
Virgil
- Virgil has registered 6 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 175 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 3.1 points in GW1, making Virgil a viable starting option.
- Virgil's fixture run looks favourable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Pau vs Virgil Gameweek 1
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