Micky Van de Ven vs Virgil: Gameweek 8 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Van de Ven DEF - Spurs | 1.5 | 1.5 | 19 | 0 | 0 | 3.8 | 3.6% | £5.0m |
![]() | Virgil DEF - Liverpool | 2 | 2.0 | 29 | 0 | 0 | 4.5 | 15.2% | £6.4m |
SLIGHT EDGE: VIRGIL
Virgil holds a slight edge over Micky Van de Ven heading into Gameweek 8, driven by higher expected points.
- Virgil projects 0.5 more expected points in GW8.
- Virgil faces an easier GW8 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks

Van de Ven
GW8
Chelsea
Away
GW9
Crystal Palace
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GW10
Leeds
Away
GW11
Ipswich Town
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Virgil
GW8
Brighton
Home
GW9
Arsenal
Home
GW10
Crystal Palace
Away
GW11
Man Utd
Home
The case for each player
Van de Ven
- Micky Van de Ven has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 19 points at £5.0m.
- Expected to score 1.5 points in GW8, making Van de Ven a viable starting option.
- With only 3.6% ownership, Van de Ven offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Virgil
- Virgil has registered 0 goals and 0 assists this season, totalling 29 points at £6.4m.
- Expected to score 2.0 points in GW8, making Virgil a viable starting option.
- Virgil has shown better recent form at 2.0 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Van de Ven vs Virgil Gameweek 8
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