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J.Timber vs Van Hecke

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

J.Timber J.Timber
ARS ARS · Defender
vs
Van Hecke Van Hecke
BHA BHA · Defender
Matchup verdict

Van Hecke has the edge right now

Signal
J.Timber
Van Hecke
Form score0-10 current form
J.Timber0.0/10
Van Hecke3.3/10
Total pointsseason total
J.Timber149
Van Hecke147
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
J.Timber3.0 FDR
Van Hecke3.0 FDR
Safer pick
J.Timber
15.2% owned
Upside pick
Van Hecke
10.7% owned

Van Hecke currently has the edge on form (3.3 vs 0), while J.Timber leads on total points (149 vs 147). At £6.0m vs £4.7m, Van Hecke is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

J.Timber Stat Van Hecke
£6.0m Price £4.7m
149 Total Points 147
0.0 Form 3.3
5.0 Pts/Game 4.2
15.2% Ownership 10.7%
3 Goals 3
6 Assists 3
4.71 xG 3.31
1.53 xA 1.53
125.7 ICT Index 150.1
9 Bonus 8
2452 Minutes 3120
-43,869 Net Transfers -36,529

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
J.TimberARSARS CRY (A) 3.0
Van HeckeBHABHA MUN (H) 3.0

Verdict

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

  • Form: Van Hecke is the in-form pick at 3.3 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 Van Hecke's 31.3. Van Hecke is the better value pick, and the £1.3m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: J.Timber has more goal involvements (9 vs 6 G+A). Expected stats also back J.Timber on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Van Hecke has stronger transfer momentum (-36,529 net vs -43,869). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (15.2% vs 10.7%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, J.Timber or Van Hecke?
Based on current form, Van Hecke has the edge with a form rating of 3.3. However, J.Timber has 149 total points vs Van Hecke's 147.
Should I pick J.Timber or Van Hecke for FPL?
J.Timber costs £6.0m with 15.2% ownership, while Van Hecke costs £4.7m with 10.7% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
J.Timber vs Van Hecke: 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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