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Cherki vs Szoboszlai

Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.

Cherki Cherki
MCI MCI · Midfielder
vs
Szoboszlai Szoboszlai
LIV LIV · Midfielder
Matchup verdict

Szoboszlai has the edge right now

Signal
Cherki
Szoboszlai
Form score0-10 current form
Cherki2.8/10
Szoboszlai6.2/10
Total pointsseason total
Cherki134
Szoboszlai158
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Cherki3.0 FDR
Szoboszlai3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Cherki
18.2% owned
Upside pick
Szoboszlai
14.7% owned

Szoboszlai currently has the edge on form (6.2 vs 2.8), while Szoboszlai leads on total points (158 vs 134). At £6.5m vs £7.1m, Cherki is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Cherki Stat Szoboszlai
£6.5m Price £7.1m
134 Total Points 158
2.8 Form 6.2
4.2 Pts/Game 4.5
18.2% Ownership 14.7%
4 Goals 6
13 Assists 7
4.25 xG 4.34
8.78 xA 6.48
216.5 ICT Index 250.8
16 Bonus 21
1740 Minutes 3142
-166,841 Net Transfers 194,863

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
CherkiMCIMCI AVL (H) 3.0
SzoboszlaiLIVLIV BRE (H) 3.0

Verdict

Szoboszlai gets the edge. While both are strong midfielder options, Szoboszlai currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.

  • Form: Szoboszlai is the in-form pick at 6.2 vs 2.8. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Cherki returns 20.6 points per £1m vs Szoboszlai's 22.3. Szoboszlai is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Cherki has more goal involvements (17 vs 13 G+A). Expected stats favour Szoboszlai on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Szoboszlai has stronger transfer momentum (194,863 net vs -166,841). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (18.2% vs 14.7%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Cherki or Szoboszlai?
Based on current form, Szoboszlai has the edge with a form rating of 6.2. However, Cherki has 134 total points vs Szoboszlai's 158.
Should I pick Cherki or Szoboszlai for FPL?
Cherki costs £6.5m with 18.2% ownership, while Szoboszlai costs £7.1m with 14.7% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Cherki vs Szoboszlai: who has better fixtures?
Check the fixture difficulty comparison below. The player with more green (easy) fixtures in the next 6 gameweeks has a schedule advantage.

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