Question 1

Who has the stronger DEFCON rate: Anderson or Schlager?

Accepted Answer

Barely anything in it. Anderson averages 11.74 defensive contribution actions per 90 and Schlager averages 11.73 - a gap of 0.01 that is inside the natural noise of any per-90 metric. On the workload alone this is a coin toss and the decision should rest on fixture, price and attacking output rather than DEFCON.

Question 2

How do the raw defensive workloads of Anderson and Schlager compare?

Accepted Answer

Anderson has logged 27 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 368 minutes (6.6 per 90). Schlager has logged 28 across 376 minutes (6.7 per 90). Anderson earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 2 of 5 appearances this season; Schlager earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 2 of 5 appearances this season. Higher raw counts reflect a higher defensive workload; higher per-90 rates reflect efficiency at sustaining that workload.

Question 3

Does the Gameweek 6 fixture change the DEFCON case?

Accepted Answer

Anderson is away at Liverpool (FDR 4) and Schlager is away at Crystal Palace (FDR 3) in Gameweek 6. DEFCON output is action-based rather than result-based, so a tough fixture does not shrink the base rate the way it might reduce a clean sheet probability. That said, both players are more likely to see defensive volume in tougher matches - the DEFCON case can actually be marginally stronger against stronger opposition.

Question 4

Which midfielder should I pick for Gameweek 6 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

The DEFCON workloads are too close to call. Both Anderson and Schlager deliver similar defensive contribution rates, so the pick should come down to price, fixtures and attacking output rather than DEFCON. On the defensive contributions alone this is a genuine coin toss.

Elliot Anderson vs Xaver Schlager DEFCON: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 6

Elliot Anderson vs Xaver Schlager: DEFCON Analysis

Anderson vs Schlager Gameweek 6

Anderson and Schlager have near-identical DEFCON rates - which fits your squad?