João Pedro vs Mateta
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Mateta has the edge right now
Mateta has the edge, but your squad decides the move
Mateta leads this comparison on current form, but the right transfer depends on your budget, existing players, captaincy cover, and next two moves. Rate your FPL team before spending a transfer.
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Mateta the quick edge over João Pedro on current form: 6.0 vs 0.5. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
João Pedro vs Mateta at a glance
- AI quick pick — Mateta (CRY) based on current form
- Price — João Pedro: £7.4m; Mateta: £7.6m
- Form — João Pedro: 0.5; Mateta: 6.0
- Total points — João Pedro: 177; Mateta: 114
- Ownership — João Pedro: 34.8%; Mateta: 8.1%
- Fixture difficulty — João Pedro: 0.0 avg FDR; Mateta: 0.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
João Pedro or Mateta for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Mateta on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer João Pedro to Mateta?
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.
Mateta currently has the edge on form (6 vs 0.5), while João Pedro leads on total points (177 vs 114). At £7.4m vs £7.6m, João Pedro is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| João Pedro | Stat | Mateta |
|---|---|---|
| £7.4m | Price | £7.6m |
| 177 | Total Points | 114 |
| 0.5 | Form | 6.0 |
| 5.1 | Pts/Game | 3.6 |
| 34.8% | Ownership | 8.1% |
| 15 | Goals | 12 |
| 9 | Assists | 0 |
| 14.91 | xG | 14.42 |
| 1.96 | xA | 1.32 |
| 212.1 | ICT Index | 150.8 |
| 30 | Bonus | 13 |
| 2658 | Minutes | 2210 |
| 0 | Net Transfers | 0 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
João Pedro gets the edge. While both are strong forward options, João Pedro currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.
- Form: Mateta is the in-form pick at 6 vs 0.5. Solid recent returns.
- Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (0.0 vs 0.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
- Value: João Pedro returns 23.9 points per £1m vs Mateta's 15.0. João Pedro is the better value pick.
- Goal threat: João Pedro has more goal involvements (24 vs 12 G+A). Expected stats also back João Pedro on xG.
- Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
- Ownership: João Pedro is the template pick at 34.8% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Mateta (8.1%) is the differential with more upside.
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