Tanaka vs Florian Wirtz: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Tanaka MID - Leeds | 4.3 | 4.3 | 14 | 0 | 2 | 2.9 | 0.3% | £4.9m |
![]() | Wirtz MID - Liverpool | 4 | 4.0 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2.5 | 5.7% | £7.3m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Tanaka 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.
- Tanaka projects 0.3 more expected points in GW6.
- Florian Wirtz faces an easier GW6 opponent (FDR 4 vs 5).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Tanaka
GW6
Arsenal
Away
GW7
Man Utd
Home
GW8
Sunderland
Away
GW9
Bournemouth
Away

Wirtz
GW6
Man City
Home
GW7
Brentford
Away
GW8
Brighton
Home
GW9
Arsenal
Home
The case for each player
Tanaka
- Tanaka has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 14 points at £4.9m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW6, making Tanaka a viable starting option.
- With only 0.3% ownership, Tanaka offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Wirtz
- Florian Wirtz has registered 0 goals and 2 assists this season, totalling 18 points at £7.3m.
- Expected to score 4.0 points in GW6, making Wirtz a viable starting option.
- With only 5.7% ownership, Wirtz offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tanaka vs Wirtz Gameweek 6
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