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M.Salah vs Caicedo

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

M.Salah M.Salah
LIV LIV · Midfielder
vs
Caicedo Caicedo
CHE CHE · Midfielder
Matchup verdict

Caicedo has the edge right now

Signal
M.Salah
Caicedo
Form score0-10 current form
M.Salah0.5/10
Caicedo2.0/10
Total pointsseason total
M.Salah117
Caicedo108
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
M.Salah3.0 FDR
Caicedo3.0 FDR
Safer pick
M.Salah
14.2% owned
Upside pick
Caicedo
7.1% owned

Caicedo currently has the edge on form (2 vs 0.5), while M.Salah leads on total points (117 vs 108). At £14.0m vs £5.7m, Caicedo is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

M.Salah Stat Caicedo
£14.0m Price £5.7m
117 Total Points 108
0.5 Form 2.0
4.5 Pts/Game 3.4
14.2% Ownership 7.1%
7 Goals 3
6 Assists 1
7.98 xG 1.41
5.00 xA 2.33
196.0 ICT Index 105.9
10 Bonus 10
2071 Minutes 2712
53,450 Net Transfers -1,464

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
M.SalahLIVLIV BRE (H) 3.0
CaicedoCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0

Verdict

It's a coin flip. Both M.Salah and Caicedo 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: Caicedo is the in-form pick at 2 vs 0.5. Neither is on fire right now.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: M.Salah returns 8.4 points per £1m vs Caicedo's 18.9. Caicedo is the better value pick, and the £8.3m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: M.Salah has more goal involvements (13 vs 4 G+A). Expected stats also back M.Salah on xG.
  • Transfer trend: M.Salah has stronger transfer momentum (+53,450 net vs -1,464). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (14.2% vs 7.1%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, M.Salah or Caicedo?
Based on current form, Caicedo has the edge with a form rating of 2. However, M.Salah has 117 total points vs Caicedo's 108.
Should I pick M.Salah or Caicedo for FPL?
M.Salah costs £14.0m with 14.2% ownership, while Caicedo costs £5.7m with 7.1% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
M.Salah vs Caicedo: 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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