Malick Thiaw vs Virgil: 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 |
 | Virgil DEF - Liverpool | 3 | 3.0 | 9 | 0 | 0 | 1.4 | 17.3% | £6.5m |
SLIGHT EDGE: VIRGIL
Virgil holds a slight edge over Malick Thiaw heading into Gameweek 4, driven by higher expected points.
- Virgil projects 0.3 more expected points in GW4.
- Virgil leads on season points (9 vs 8 for Malick Thiaw).
- Virgil faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Thiaw
GW4
Leeds
Away
GW5
Hull City
Home
GW6
Coventry City
Away
GW7
Aston Villa
Home
Virgil
GW4
Fulham
Home
GW5
Bournemouth
Away
GW6
Man City
Home
GW7
Brentford
Away
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.
Virgil
- Virgil has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 9 points at £6.5m.
- Expected to score 3.0 points in GW4, making Virgil a viable starting option.
- Virgil's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Thiaw vs Virgil Gameweek 4
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