Malick Thiaw vs Jan Paul Van Hecke: 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 Hecke DEF - Spurs | 3.3 | 3.3 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7.2% | £4.9m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Malick Thiaw and Jan Paul Van Hecke 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.
- Jan Paul Van Hecke projects 0.6 more expected points in GW4.
- Jan Paul Van Hecke leads on season points (10 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 Hecke
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 Hecke
- Jan Paul Van Hecke has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 10 points at £4.9m.
- Expected to score 3.3 points in GW4, making Van Hecke a viable starting option.
- With only 7.2% ownership, Van Hecke offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Thiaw vs Van Hecke Gameweek 4
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