Differentials5 April 2026

GW32 Differential Defenders: The Low-Owned Backline Gems You're Missing

With Gabriel (43.0% owned) and Timber (26.7% owned) both carrying 75% doubt ratings heading into GW32, the Arsenal backline concentration is a ticking time bomb for millions of squads. Lacroix, Truffert, and Milenkovic each sit below 5% ownership with form scores between 7.5 and 9.0, offering cheap routes to points and serious rank-climbing upside.

Lacroix (CRY)DEF · £5.1m

Form 9.0Owned 4.7%Fixture vs NEW (H, diff 3)

Lacroix leads this trio with the highest form score of 9.0, and Crystal Palace host Newcastle in what the model rates a difficulty-3 fixture at home. At £5.1m with only 4.7% ownership, a clean sheet or attacking return here moves you past a huge chunk of the field.

BUY -- 86%

Truffert (BOU)DEF · £4.7m

Form 7.5Owned 3.3%Fixture vs ARS (H, diff 3) / BOU (A, diff 5)

At just £4.7m Truffert is the cheapest enabler in the group, and Bournemouth host Arsenal while two of Gabriel and Timber are likely absent, making this a favourable matchup despite the visitors' pedigree. A 7.5 form score at 3.3% ownership means any haul is almost pure rank gain.

BUY -- 82%

Milenkovic (NFO)DEF · £5.1m

Form 7.5Owned 3.2%Fixture vs AVL (H, diff 3)

Milenkovic and Nottingham Forest welcome Aston Villa in a home difficulty-3 tie, and with a 7.5 form score the Serbian centre-back has been delivering consistently. At 3.2% ownership this is the ultimate differential play if Forest keep things tight at the City Ground.

BUY -- 80%

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