Gyökeres vs Mateta
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Gyökeres has the edge right now
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Gyökeres the quick edge over Mateta on current form: 5.0 vs 2.0. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Gyökeres vs Mateta at a glance
- AI quick pick — Gyökeres (ARS) based on current form
- Price — Gyökeres: £9.1m; Mateta: £7.6m
- Form — Gyökeres: 5.0; Mateta: 2.0
- Total points — Gyökeres: 127; Mateta: 108
- Ownership — Gyökeres: 16.8%; Mateta: 8.2%
- Fixture difficulty — Gyökeres: 3.0 avg FDR; Mateta: 4.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Gyökeres or Mateta for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Gyökeres on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer Mateta to Gyökeres?
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.
Gyökeres currently has the edge on form (5 vs 2), while Gyökeres leads on total points (127 vs 108). At £9.1m vs £7.6m, Mateta is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Gyökeres | Stat | Mateta |
|---|---|---|
| £9.1m | Price | £7.6m |
| 127 | Total Points | 108 |
| 5.0 | Form | 2.0 |
| 3.6 | Pts/Game | 3.5 |
| 16.8% | Ownership | 8.2% |
| 14 | Goals | 11 |
| 1 | Assists | 0 |
| 12.10 | xG | 14.04 |
| 1.84 | xA | 1.32 |
| 154.7 | ICT Index | 145.9 |
| 16 | Bonus | 12 |
| 2210 | Minutes | 2197 |
| -155,573 | Net Transfers | -71,208 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Gyökeres is the clear pick. Gyökeres dominates this matchup across nearly every metric — form, fixtures, and output all favour the switch if you currently own Mateta.
- Form: Gyökeres is the in-form pick at 5 vs 2. Solid recent returns.
- Fixtures: Gyökeres has the easier upcoming run (avg FDR 3.0 vs 4.0). A noticeable advantage that could translate to returns.
- Value: Gyökeres returns 14.0 points per £1m vs Mateta's 14.2. Mateta is the better value pick, and the £1.5m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: Gyökeres has more goal involvements (15 vs 11 G+A). Expected stats favour Mateta on xG.
- Transfer trend: Mateta has stronger transfer momentum (-71,208 net vs -155,573). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (16.8% vs 8.2%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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