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João Pedro vs Igor Jesus

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

João Pedro João Pedro
CHE CHE · Forward
vs
Igor Jesus Igor Jesus
NFO NFO · Forward
Matchup verdict

Igor Jesus has the edge right now

Signal
João Pedro
Igor Jesus
Form score0-10 current form
João Pedro3.3/10
Igor Jesus5.5/10
Total pointsseason total
João Pedro176
Igor Jesus112
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
João Pedro3.0 FDR
Igor Jesus3.0 FDR
Safer pick
João Pedro
35.5% owned
Upside pick
Igor Jesus
2.4% owned

Igor Jesus currently has the edge on form (5.5 vs 3.3), while João Pedro leads on total points (176 vs 112). At £7.4m vs £5.9m, Igor Jesus is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

João Pedro Stat Igor Jesus
£7.4m Price £5.9m
176 Total Points 112
3.3 Form 5.5
5.2 Pts/Game 3.1
35.5% Ownership 2.4%
15 Goals 6
9 Assists 6
14.32 xG 6.30
1.96 xA 1.23
210.9 ICT Index 133.2
30 Bonus 13
2568 Minutes 2203
-296,552 Net Transfers -4,874

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
João PedroCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0
Igor JesusNFONFO BOU (H) 3.0

Verdict

It's a coin flip. Both João Pedro and Igor Jesus 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: Igor Jesus is the in-form pick at 5.5 vs 3.3. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: João Pedro returns 23.8 points per £1m vs Igor Jesus's 19.0. João Pedro is the better value pick, and the £1.5m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: João Pedro has more goal involvements (24 vs 12 G+A). Expected stats also back João Pedro on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Igor Jesus has stronger transfer momentum (-4,874 net vs -296,552). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: João Pedro is the template pick at 35.5% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Igor Jesus (2.4%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, João Pedro or Igor Jesus?
Based on current form, Igor Jesus has the edge with a form rating of 5.5. However, João Pedro has 176 total points vs Igor Jesus's 112.
Should I pick João Pedro or Igor Jesus for FPL?
João Pedro costs £7.4m with 35.5% ownership, while Igor Jesus costs £5.9m with 2.4% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
João Pedro vs Igor Jesus: 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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