Question 1

Who has the stronger DEFCON rate: Lacroix or Botman?

Accepted Answer

Lacroix is the stronger DEFCON profile at 11.62 actions per 90 against 10.25 for Botman - a gap of 1.37 per 90. Over a 38-match season that difference works out to roughly 52 extra defensive contribution actions before any attacking upside is factored in.

Question 2

How do the raw defensive workloads of Lacroix and Botman compare?

Accepted Answer

Lacroix has logged 47 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 364 minutes (11.6 per 90). Botman has logged 41 across 360 minutes (10.3 per 90). Lacroix earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 3 of 5 appearances this season; Botman earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 2 of 4 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

Lacroix is at home to Bournemouth (FDR 3) and Botman is away at Coventry City (FDR 2) 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 defender should I pick for Gameweek 6 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

Lacroix has the DEFCON edge at 11.62 per 90 versus 10.25. That advantage costs £0.9m if Lacroix is dearer - work out whether the edge is worth the outlay in your specific squad. On DEFCON grounds alone Lacroix is the better profile, but £0.9m spent elsewhere may return more depending on where you are stretched.

Maxence Lacroix vs Sven Botman DEFCON: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 6

Maxence Lacroix vs Sven Botman: DEFCON Analysis

Lacroix vs Botman Gameweek 6

Lacroix has the DEFCON edge but costs £0.9m more than Botman. Where should the money go?