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Cucurella vs Calafiori

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

Cucurella Cucurella
CHE CHE · Defender
vs
Calafiori Calafiori
ARS ARS · Defender
Matchup verdict

Calafiori has the edge right now

Signal
Cucurella
Calafiori
Form score0-10 current form
Cucurella2.0/10
Calafiori3.8/10
Total pointsseason total
Cucurella103
Calafiori108
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Cucurella3.0 FDR
Calafiori3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Cucurella
14.6% owned
Upside pick
Calafiori
6.0% owned

For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Calafiori the quick edge over Cucurella on current form: 3.8 vs 2.0. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.

Cucurella vs Calafiori at a glance

  1. AI quick pick — Calafiori (ARS) based on current form
  2. Price — Cucurella: £6.1m; Calafiori: £5.6m
  3. Form — Cucurella: 2.0; Calafiori: 3.8
  4. Total points — Cucurella: 103; Calafiori: 108
  5. Ownership — Cucurella: 14.6%; Calafiori: 6.0%
  6. Fixture difficulty — Cucurella: 3.0 avg FDR; Calafiori: 3.0 avg FDR

Quick answers

Cucurella or Calafiori for FPL?

FPLai's quick pick is Calafiori on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.

Should I transfer Cucurella to Calafiori?

Only if the form and fixture edge fits your budget and transfer plan. Check the verdict section before spending a free transfer or taking a hit.

Calafiori currently has the edge on form (3.8 vs 2), while Calafiori leads on total points (108 vs 103). At £6.1m vs £5.6m, Calafiori is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Cucurella Stat Calafiori
£6.1m Price £5.6m
103 Total Points 108
2.0 Form 3.8
3.1 Pts/Game 4.3
14.6% Ownership 6.0%
1 Goals 1
4 Assists 2
2.34 xG 3.36
3.22 xA 0.66
144.4 ICT Index 76.7
5 Bonus 6
2616 Minutes 1652
15,481 Net Transfers 5,365

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
CucurellaCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0
CalafioriARSARS CRY (A) 3.0

Verdict

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

  • Form: Calafiori is the in-form pick at 3.8 vs 2. Neither is on fire right now.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Cucurella returns 16.9 points per £1m vs Calafiori's 19.3. Calafiori is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Cucurella has more goal involvements (5 vs 3 G+A). Expected stats favour Calafiori on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Cucurella has stronger transfer momentum (+15,481 net vs 5,365). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (14.6% vs 6%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Cucurella or Calafiori?
Based on current form, Calafiori has the edge with a form rating of 3.8. However, Cucurella has 103 total points vs Calafiori's 108.
Should I pick Cucurella or Calafiori for FPL?
Cucurella costs £6.1m with 14.6% ownership, while Calafiori costs £5.6m with 6.0% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Cucurella vs Calafiori: 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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