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Cucurella vs Tarkowski

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

Cucurella Cucurella
CHE CHE · Defender
vs
Tarkowski Tarkowski
EVE EVE · Defender
Matchup verdict

Tarkowski has the edge right now

Signal
Cucurella
Tarkowski
Form score0-10 current form
Cucurella2.0/10
Tarkowski5.2/10
Total pointsseason total
Cucurella103
Tarkowski167
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Cucurella3.0 FDR
Tarkowski3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Cucurella
14.6% owned
Upside pick
Tarkowski
12.6% owned

Tarkowski currently has the edge on form (5.2 vs 2), while Tarkowski leads on total points (167 vs 103). At £6.1m vs £5.8m, Tarkowski is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Cucurella Stat Tarkowski
£6.1m Price £5.8m
103 Total Points 167
2.0 Form 5.2
3.1 Pts/Game 4.6
14.6% Ownership 12.6%
1 Goals 2
4 Assists 3
2.34 xG 2.47
3.22 xA 2.10
144.4 ICT Index 162.5
5 Bonus 12
2616 Minutes 3240
15,481 Net Transfers -3,666

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
CucurellaCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0
TarkowskiEVEEVE TOT (A) 3.0

Verdict

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

  • Form: Tarkowski is the in-form pick at 5.2 vs 2. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Cucurella returns 16.9 points per £1m vs Tarkowski's 28.8. Tarkowski is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Level on goal involvements (5 G+A each).
  • Transfer trend: Cucurella has stronger transfer momentum (+15,481 net vs -3,666). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (14.6% vs 12.6%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Cucurella or Tarkowski?
Based on current form, Tarkowski has the edge with a form rating of 5.2. However, Cucurella has 103 total points vs Tarkowski's 167.
Should I pick Cucurella or Tarkowski for FPL?
Cucurella costs £6.1m with 14.6% ownership, while Tarkowski costs £5.8m with 12.6% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Cucurella vs Tarkowski: 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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