Tarkowski vs Van Hecke
— who to buy for GW8?


Buy Van Hecke over Tarkowski this week.
Van Hecke edges it on: stronger captain verdict (DIFFERENTIAL), easier next fixture (difficulty 4/5), higher projected xP (2.5), better recent form (3.5).
Decided on Van Hecke? Finish the job:
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £6.2m | Price | ✓£4.9m |
| 18.3% | Ownership | 6.8% |
| 46✓ | Total points | 31 |
| 1 | Goals | 1 |
| 1✓ | Assists | 0 |
| 3✓ | Clean sheets | 2 |
| 7✓ | Bonus points | 2 |
| 1.5 | Form (last 30 days) | ✓3.5 |
| 5.6 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | ✓5.8 |
| 0.9 | Next fixture xP | ✓2.5 |
| 16.3 | 6-GW projected xP | ✓19.0 |
| 0.2 | xG this season | ✓0.7 |
| 0.1 | xA this season | ✓0.5 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
Upcoming Fixture Difficulty
Tarkowski vs Van Hecke — Common Questions
Should I buy Tarkowski or Van Hecke in FPL?
Buy Van Hecke over Tarkowski this week. Van Hecke edges it on: stronger captain verdict (DIFFERENTIAL), easier next fixture (difficulty 4/5), higher projected xP (2.5), better recent form (3.5). Tarkowski costs £6.2m and Van Hecke costs £4.9m — the price gap is £1.3m.
Tarkowski or Van Hecke — who should I captain GW8?
Onside recommends Van Hecke as the captain pick for GW8. Van Hecke edges it on: stronger captain verdict (DIFFERENTIAL), easier next fixture (difficulty 4/5), higher projected xP (2.5), better recent form (3.5).
How do Tarkowski and Van Hecke compare statistically?
This season: Tarkowski has 1 goals + 1 assists (46 pts, £6.2m). Van Hecke has 1 goals + 0 assists (31 pts, £4.9m). Tarkowski lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Tarkowski or Van Hecke?
GW8: Tarkowski plays @ ARS (D5) and Van Hecke plays @ CHE (D4). Van Hecke has the easier fixture.
Do Tarkowski or Van Hecke take set pieces?
Neither Tarkowski nor Van Hecke are listed as primary set-piece takers in Onside's current data.
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