Question 1

Who has the stronger DEFCON rate: Muharemović or Richards?

Accepted Answer

Barely anything in it. Muharemović averages 10.89 defensive contribution actions per 90 and Richards averages 11.67 - a gap of 0.78 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 Muharemović and Richards compare?

Accepted Answer

Muharemović has logged 98 combined clearances, blocks, interceptions and tackles across 810 minutes (10.9 per 90). Richards has logged 105 across 810 minutes (11.7 per 90). Muharemović earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 6 of 9 appearances this season; Richards earned the +2pt DEFCON bonus in 7 of 9 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 10 fixture change the DEFCON case?

Accepted Answer

Muharemović is at home to Spurs (FDR 2) and Richards is at home to Liverpool (FDR 4) in Gameweek 10. 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 10 on DEFCON grounds?

Accepted Answer

The DEFCON workloads are too close to call. Both Muharemović and Richards 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.

Tarik Muharemović vs Chris Richards DEFCON: Fantasy Premier League Gameweek 10

Tarik Muharemović vs Chris Richards: DEFCON Analysis

Muharemović vs Richards Gameweek 10

Richards has the better DEFCON rate and is £0.2m cheaper - is it a no-brainer for your squad?