Marcus Tavernier vs Florian Wirtz: Gameweek 6 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Tavernier MID - Bournemouth | 5 | 5.0 | 31 | 3 | 0 | 5.1 | 7% | £6.1m |
![]() | Wirtz MID - Liverpool | 4.5 | 4.5 | 18 | 0 | 2 | 2.5 | 5.6% | £7.3m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Marcus Tavernier 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.
- Marcus Tavernier projects 0.5 more expected points in GW6.
- Marcus Tavernier costs £1.2m less, freeing up budget for strengthening elsewhere in your squad.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Tavernier
GW6
Chelsea
Away
GW7
Sunderland
Home
GW8
Man Utd
Away
GW9
Leeds
Home

Wirtz
GW6
Man City
Home
GW7
Brentford
Away
GW8
Brighton
Home
GW9
Arsenal
Home
The case for each player
Tavernier
- Marcus Tavernier has registered 3 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 31 points at £6.1m.
- Expected to score 5.0 points in GW6, making Tavernier a viable starting option.
- With only 7% ownership, Tavernier 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 4.5 points in GW6, making Wirtz a viable starting option.
- With only 5.6% ownership, Wirtz offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Tavernier vs Wirtz Gameweek 6
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Tavernier has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £1.2m.
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