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M.Salah vs Palmer

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

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

M.Salah has the edge right now

Signal
M.Salah
Palmer
Form score0-10 current form
M.Salah0.0/10
Palmer0.0/10
Total pointsseason total
M.Salah123
Palmer114
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
M.Salah0.0 FDR
Palmer0.0 FDR
Safer pick
M.Salah
15.2% owned
Upside pick
Palmer
12.6% owned
Quick answer

M.Salah has the edge, but your squad decides the move

M.Salah 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.

M.Salah currently has the edge on form (0 vs 0), while M.Salah leads on total points (123 vs 114). At £14.0m vs £10.3m, Palmer is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

M.Salah Stat Palmer
£14.0m Price £10.3m
123 Total Points 114
0.0 Form 0.0
4.6 Pts/Game 4.4
15.2% Ownership 12.6%
7 Goals 10
7 Assists 2
8.23 xG 10.55
5.44 xA 2.49
207.1 ICT Index 147.7
11 Bonus 11
2144 Minutes 1954
0 Net Transfers 0

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubAvg
M.SalahLIVLIV0.0
PalmerCHECHE0.0

Verdict

M.Salah gets the edge. While both are strong midfielder options, M.Salah currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.

  • Form: Dead level at 0 each.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (0.0 vs 0.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: M.Salah returns 8.8 points per £1m vs Palmer's 11.1. Palmer is the better value pick, and the £3.7m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: M.Salah has more goal involvements (14 vs 12 G+A). Expected stats favour Palmer on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (15.2% vs 12.6%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, M.Salah or Palmer?
Based on current form, M.Salah has the edge with a form rating of 0. However, M.Salah has 123 total points vs Palmer's 114.
Should I pick M.Salah or Palmer for FPL?
M.Salah costs £14.0m with 15.2% ownership, while Palmer costs £10.3m with 12.6% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
M.Salah vs Palmer: 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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