Bobby Thomas vs Jan Paul Van Hecke: Gameweek 2 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Thomas DEF - Coventry City | 1 | 3.0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0.8 | 8% | £4.0m |
![]() | Van Hecke DEF - Spurs | 2.2 | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.2 | 10.5% | £5.0m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Bobby Thomas and Jan Paul Van Hecke are closely matched in Gameweek 2. 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 1.2 more expected points in GW2.
- Bobby Thomas is in sharper form with 3.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Thomas
GW2
Hull City
Home
GW3
Man City
Away
GW4
Brighton
Home
GW5
Nott'm Forest
Away

Van Hecke
GW2
Newcastle
Home
GW3
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW4
Everton
Home
GW5
Aston Villa
Home
The case for each player
Thomas
- Bobby Thomas has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 3 points at £4.0m.
- Expected to score 1.0 points in GW2, making Thomas a viable starting option.
- With only 8% ownership, Thomas 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 1 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 2.2 points in GW2, making Van Hecke a viable starting option.
- Van Hecke's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Thomas vs Van Hecke Gameweek 2
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