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M.Salah vs Foden

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

M.Salah M.Salah
LIV LIV · Midfielder
vs
Foden Foden
MCI MCI · Midfielder
Matchup verdict

Foden has the edge right now

Signal
M.Salah
Foden
Form score0-10 current form
M.Salah0.5/10
Foden3.8/10
Total pointsseason total
M.Salah117
Foden129
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
M.Salah3.0 FDR
Foden3.0 FDR
Safer pick
M.Salah
14.2% owned
Upside pick
Foden
7.6% owned

Foden currently has the edge on form (3.8 vs 0.5), while Foden leads on total points (129 vs 117). At £14.0m vs £8.0m, Foden is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

M.Salah Stat Foden
£14.0m Price £8.0m
117 Total Points 129
0.5 Form 3.8
4.5 Pts/Game 4.0
14.2% Ownership 7.6%
7 Goals 7
6 Assists 5
7.98 xG 6.03
5.00 xA 4.68
196.0 ICT Index 196.1
10 Bonus 13
2071 Minutes 1988
53,450 Net Transfers 3,785

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
M.SalahLIVLIV BRE (H) 3.0
FodenMCIMCI AVL (H) 3.0

Verdict

It's a coin flip. Both M.Salah and Foden 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: Foden is the in-form pick at 3.8 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 Foden's 16.1. Foden is the better value pick, and the £6.0m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: M.Salah has more goal involvements (13 vs 12 G+A). Expected stats also back M.Salah on xG.
  • Transfer trend: M.Salah has stronger transfer momentum (+53,450 net vs 3,785). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (14.2% vs 7.6%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, M.Salah or Foden?
Based on current form, Foden has the edge with a form rating of 3.8. However, M.Salah has 117 total points vs Foden's 129.
Should I pick M.Salah or Foden for FPL?
M.Salah costs £14.0m with 14.2% ownership, while Foden costs £8.0m with 7.6% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
M.Salah vs Foden: 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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