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Cucurella vs Chalobah

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

Cucurella Cucurella
CHE CHE · Defender
vs
Chalobah Chalobah
CHE CHE · Defender
Matchup verdict

Cucurella has the edge right now

Signal
Cucurella
Chalobah
Form score0-10 current form
Cucurella2.0/10
Chalobah0.7/10
Total pointsseason total
Cucurella103
Chalobah135
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Cucurella3.0 FDR
Chalobah3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Cucurella
14.6% owned
Upside pick
Chalobah
8.8% owned

For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Cucurella the quick edge over Chalobah on current form: 2.0 vs 0.7. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.

Cucurella vs Chalobah at a glance

  1. AI quick pick — Cucurella (CHE) based on current form
  2. Price — Cucurella: £6.1m; Chalobah: £5.4m
  3. Form — Cucurella: 2.0; Chalobah: 0.7
  4. Total points — Cucurella: 103; Chalobah: 135
  5. Ownership — Cucurella: 14.6%; Chalobah: 8.8%
  6. Fixture difficulty — Cucurella: 3.0 avg FDR; Chalobah: 3.0 avg FDR

Quick answers

Cucurella or Chalobah for FPL?

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

Should I transfer Chalobah to Cucurella?

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.

Cucurella currently has the edge on form (2 vs 0.7), while Chalobah leads on total points (135 vs 103). At £6.1m vs £5.4m, Chalobah is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Cucurella Stat Chalobah
£6.1m Price £5.4m
103 Total Points 135
2.0 Form 0.7
3.1 Pts/Game 4.1
14.6% Ownership 8.8%
1 Goals 3
4 Assists 1
2.34 xG 1.44
3.22 xA 1.03
144.4 ICT Index 97.9
5 Bonus 7
2616 Minutes 2755
15,481 Net Transfers -7,442

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
CucurellaCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0
ChalobahCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0

Verdict

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

  • Form: Cucurella is the in-form pick at 2 vs 0.7. 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 Chalobah's 25.0. Chalobah is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Cucurella has more goal involvements (5 vs 4 G+A). Expected stats also back Cucurella on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Cucurella has stronger transfer momentum (+15,481 net vs -7,442). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (14.6% vs 8.8%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Cucurella or Chalobah?
Based on current form, Cucurella has the edge with a form rating of 2. However, Cucurella has 103 total points vs Chalobah's 135.
Should I pick Cucurella or Chalobah for FPL?
Cucurella costs £6.1m with 14.6% ownership, while Chalobah costs £5.4m with 8.8% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Cucurella vs Chalobah: 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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