Malick Thiaw vs Micky Van de Ven: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Thiaw DEF - Newcastle | 2.7 | 2.7 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1.6 | 2.2% | £5.0m |
![]() | Van de Ven DEF - Spurs | 3 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.8 | 3.7% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Malick Thiaw and Micky Van de Ven are closely matched in Gameweek 4. 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 0.3 more expected points in GW4.
- Micky Van de Ven leads on season points (9 vs 8 for Malick Thiaw).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Thiaw
GW4
Leeds
Away
GW5
Hull City
Home
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home

Van de Ven
GW4
Everton
Home
GW5
Aston Villa
Home
GW6
Man Utd
Away
GW7
Coventry City
Home
The case for each player
Thiaw
- Malick Thiaw has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 8 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.7 points in GW4, making Thiaw a viable starting option.
- With only 2.2% ownership, Thiaw offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Van de Ven
- Micky Van de Ven has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 9 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 3.0 points in GW4, making Van de Ven a viable starting option.
- With only 3.7% ownership, Van de Ven offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Thiaw vs Van de Ven Gameweek 4
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