Van Hecke vs Ballard
FPL Comparison · GW1 · Who to buy?
Van Hecke and Ballard are very closely rated this week.
Both players score similarly on the Onside engine — captain verdict, fixture, and form are all within margin. Consider price and ownership when deciding.
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £5.0m | Price | £5.0m |
| 7.5% | Ownership | 2.1% |
| 148✓ | Total points | 116 |
| 3✓ | Goals | 2 |
| 3✓ | Assists | 2 |
| 10✓ | Clean sheets | 6 |
| 8 | Bonus points | ✓9 |
| 0.0 | Form (last 30 days) | 0.0 |
| 0.0 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 0.0 |
| 2.2 | Next fixture xP | 2.2 |
| 13.2✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 12.8 |
| 3.3✓ | xG this season | 2.5 |
| 1.6✓ | xA this season | 0.6 |
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Van Hecke vs Ballard — Common Questions
Should I buy Van Hecke or Ballard in FPL?
Van Hecke and Ballard are very closely rated this week. Both players score similarly on the Onside engine — captain verdict, fixture, and form are all within margin. Consider price and ownership when deciding. Van Hecke costs £5.0m and Ballard costs £5.0m — the price gap is £0.0m.
Van Hecke or Ballard — who should I captain GW1?
Van Hecke and Ballard are very similar captain options for GW1. Check for late team news before the deadline.
How do Van Hecke and Ballard compare statistically?
This season: Van Hecke has 3 goals + 3 assists (148 pts, £5.0m). Ballard has 2 goals + 2 assists (116 pts, £5.0m). Van Hecke lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Van Hecke or Ballard?
GW1: Van Hecke plays @ BRE (D3) and Ballard plays @ IPS (D2). Ballard has the easier fixture.
Do Van Hecke or Ballard take set pieces?
Neither Van Hecke nor Ballard are listed as primary set-piece takers in Onside's current data.
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Comparison data sourced from Fantasy Premier League API. Verdicts computed by the Onside v5 engine with Monte Carlo simulation. Refreshes every hour via ISR.