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Cucurella vs Mukiele

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

Cucurella Cucurella
CHE CHE · Defender
vs
Mukiele Mukiele
SUN SUN · Defender
Matchup verdict

Mukiele has the edge right now

Signal
Cucurella
Mukiele
Form score0-10 current form
Cucurella2.0/10
Mukiele4.8/10
Total pointsseason total
Cucurella103
Mukiele147
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Cucurella3.0 FDR
Mukiele3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Cucurella
14.6% owned
Upside pick
Mukiele
8.6% owned

For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Mukiele the quick edge over Cucurella on current form: 4.8 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 Mukiele at a glance

  1. AI quick pick — Mukiele (SUN) based on current form
  2. Price — Cucurella: £6.1m; Mukiele: £4.6m
  3. Form — Cucurella: 2.0; Mukiele: 4.8
  4. Total points — Cucurella: 103; Mukiele: 147
  5. Ownership — Cucurella: 14.6%; Mukiele: 8.6%
  6. Fixture difficulty — Cucurella: 3.0 avg FDR; Mukiele: 3.0 avg FDR

Quick answers

Cucurella or Mukiele for FPL?

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

Should I transfer Cucurella to Mukiele?

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.

Mukiele currently has the edge on form (4.8 vs 2), while Mukiele leads on total points (147 vs 103). At £6.1m vs £4.6m, Mukiele is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Cucurella Stat Mukiele
£6.1m Price £4.6m
103 Total Points 147
2.0 Form 4.8
3.1 Pts/Game 4.7
14.6% Ownership 8.6%
1 Goals 3
4 Assists 5
2.34 xG 1.52
3.22 xA 2.29
144.4 ICT Index 127.6
5 Bonus 11
2616 Minutes 2694
15,481 Net Transfers 6,402

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
CucurellaCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0
MukieleSUNSUN CHE (H) 3.0

Verdict

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

  • Form: Mukiele is the in-form pick at 4.8 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 Mukiele's 32.0. Mukiele is the better value pick, and the £1.5m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Mukiele has more goal involvements (8 vs 5 G+A). Expected stats also back Cucurella on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Cucurella has stronger transfer momentum (+15,481 net vs 6,402). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (14.6% vs 8.6%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Cucurella or Mukiele?
Based on current form, Mukiele has the edge with a form rating of 4.8. However, Cucurella has 103 total points vs Mukiele's 147.
Should I pick Cucurella or Mukiele for FPL?
Cucurella costs £6.1m with 14.6% ownership, while Mukiele costs £4.6m with 8.6% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Cucurella vs Mukiele: 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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