Djed Spence vs Jan Paul Van Hecke: Gameweek 1 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Spence DEF - Spurs | 1.7 | 0.0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 17.3 | 9.6% | £4.5m |
 | Van Hecke DEF - Spurs | 2.2 | 0.0 | 148 | 3 | 3 | 29.6 | 8.2% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Djed Spence and Jan Paul Van Hecke 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.
- Jan Paul Van Hecke projects 0.5 more expected points in GW1.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Spence
GW1
Brentford
Away
GW2
Newcastle
Home
GW3
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW4
Everton
Home
Van Hecke
GW1
Brentford
Away
GW2
Newcastle
Home
GW3
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW4
Everton
Home
The case for each player
Spence
- Djed Spence has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 78 points at £4.5m.
- Expected to score 1.7 points in GW1, making Spence a viable starting option.
- With only 9.6% ownership, Spence offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Van Hecke
- Jan Paul Van Hecke has registered 3 goals and 3 assists this season, totalling 148 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW1, making Van Hecke a viable starting option.
- With only 8.2% ownership, Van Hecke offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Spence vs Van Hecke Gameweek 1
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