João Pedro vs. Van de Ven

Final Verdict: João Pedro

João Pedro's explosive attacking form and superior underlying stats make him the standout choice, especially with both players fully available.

Head-to-Head Analysis

Availability & Risk: Both players are fully fit and available, with no injury concerns or news. This factor doesn't differentiate them.
Form: João Pedro is in red-hot form with an 8.7 rating, significantly outperforming Van de Ven's 4.3. The Chelsea forward has delivered two double-digit hauls in the last two gameweeks.
Fixtures: Van de Ven has a slightly kinder fixture run (WHU, BHA, WOL with two difficulty 2 games) compared to João Pedro's three consecutive difficulty 3 fixtures (BRE, MUN, BHA).
Value: Despite his higher price tag, João Pedro offers better points per million (3.38) than Van de Ven (2.83), indicating better value for money given his output.
Underlying Stats: João Pedro's ICT Index (28.2) absolutely dwarfs Van de Ven's (6.6). As a forward, his high Influence, Creativity, and especially Threat (109.0 vs 14.0) highlight his massive attacking potential. Van de Ven, as a defender, offers minimal attacking threat.

The Deciding Factor

João Pedro's exceptional attacking output, demonstrated by his recent form and impressive underlying stats, is the clear differentiator. While Van de Ven offers defensive solidity, João Pedro's goal and assist threat make him a far more appealing FPL asset for the upcoming gameweek.

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