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J.Timber vs Alderete

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

J.Timber J.Timber
ARS ARS · Defender
vs
Alderete Alderete
SUN SUN · Defender
Matchup verdict

Alderete has the edge right now

Signal
J.Timber
Alderete
Form score0-10 current form
J.Timber0.0/10
Alderete3.2/10
Total pointsseason total
J.Timber149
Alderete125
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
J.Timber3.0 FDR
Alderete3.0 FDR
Safer pick
J.Timber
15.2% owned
Upside pick
Alderete
5.1% owned

Alderete currently has the edge on form (3.2 vs 0), while J.Timber leads on total points (149 vs 125). At £6.0m vs £4.1m, Alderete is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

J.Timber Stat Alderete
£6.0m Price £4.1m
149 Total Points 125
0.0 Form 3.2
5.0 Pts/Game 3.8
15.2% Ownership 5.1%
3 Goals 1
6 Assists 1
4.71 xG 1.62
1.53 xA 0.91
125.7 ICT Index 117.0
9 Bonus 5
2452 Minutes 2797
-43,869 Net Transfers -59,827

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
J.TimberARSARS CRY (A) 3.0
AldereteSUNSUN CHE (H) 3.0

Verdict

It's a coin flip. Both J.Timber and Alderete are evenly matched across form, output, fixtures, and value. Your decision should come down to the rest of your squad and which transfers you have planned.

  • Form: Alderete is the in-form pick at 3.2 vs 0. Neither is on fire right now.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: J.Timber returns 24.8 points per £1m vs Alderete's 30.5. Alderete is the better value pick, and the £1.9m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: J.Timber has more goal involvements (9 vs 2 G+A). Expected stats also back J.Timber on xG.
  • Transfer trend: J.Timber has stronger transfer momentum (+-43,869 net vs -59,827). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: J.Timber is the template pick at 15.2% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Alderete (5.1%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, J.Timber or Alderete?
Based on current form, Alderete has the edge with a form rating of 3.2. However, J.Timber has 149 total points vs Alderete's 125.
Should I pick J.Timber or Alderete for FPL?
J.Timber costs £6.0m with 15.2% ownership, while Alderete costs £4.1m with 5.1% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
J.Timber vs Alderete: 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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