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Cucurella vs Estève

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

Cucurella Cucurella
CHE CHE · Defender
vs
Estève Estève
BUR BUR · Defender
Matchup verdict

Estève has the edge right now

Signal
Cucurella
Estève
Form score0-10 current form
Cucurella2.0/10
Estève2.7/10
Total pointsseason total
Cucurella103
Estève85
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Cucurella3.0 FDR
Estève1.0 FDR
Safer pick
Cucurella
14.6% owned
Upside pick
Estève
6.9% owned

For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Estève the quick edge over Cucurella on current form: 2.7 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 Estève at a glance

  1. AI quick pick — Estève (BUR) based on current form
  2. Price — Cucurella: £6.1m; Estève: £3.8m
  3. Form — Cucurella: 2.0; Estève: 2.7
  4. Total points — Cucurella: 103; Estève: 85
  5. Ownership — Cucurella: 14.6%; Estève: 6.9%
  6. Fixture difficulty — Cucurella: 3.0 avg FDR; Estève: 1.0 avg FDR

Quick answers

Cucurella or Estève for FPL?

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

Should I transfer Cucurella to Estève?

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.

Estève currently has the edge on form (2.7 vs 2), while Cucurella leads on total points (103 vs 85). At £6.1m vs £3.8m, Estève is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Cucurella Stat Estève
£6.1m Price £3.8m
103 Total Points 85
2.0 Form 2.7
3.1 Pts/Game 2.5
14.6% Ownership 6.9%
1 Goals 0
4 Assists 0
2.34 xG 0.73
3.22 xA 0.59
144.4 ICT Index 93.7
5 Bonus 0
2616 Minutes 2933
15,481 Net Transfers 18,217

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
CucurellaCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0
EstèveBURBUR WOL (H) 1.0

Verdict

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

  • Form: Estève is the in-form pick at 2.7 vs 2. Neither is on fire right now.
  • Fixtures: Estève has the easier upcoming run (avg FDR 1.0 vs 3.0). That's a dream run — prioritise assets from that squad.
  • Value: Cucurella returns 16.9 points per £1m vs Estève's 22.4. Estève is the better value pick, and the £2.3m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Cucurella has more goal involvements (5 vs 0 G+A). Expected stats also back Cucurella on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Estève has stronger transfer momentum (18,217 net vs 15,481). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (14.6% vs 6.9%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Cucurella or Estève?
Based on current form, Estève has the edge with a form rating of 2.7. However, Cucurella has 103 total points vs Estève's 85.
Should I pick Cucurella or Estève for FPL?
Cucurella costs £6.1m with 14.6% ownership, while Estève costs £3.8m with 6.9% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Cucurella vs Estève: 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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