M.Salah vs Palmer
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Palmer has the edge right now
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Palmer the quick edge over M.Salah on current form: 1.3 vs 0.5. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
M.Salah vs Palmer at a glance
- AI quick pick — Palmer (CHE) based on current form
- Price — M.Salah: £14.0m; Palmer: £10.3m
- Form — M.Salah: 0.5; Palmer: 1.3
- Total points — M.Salah: 117; Palmer: 106
- Ownership — M.Salah: 14.2%; Palmer: 12.6%
- Fixture difficulty — M.Salah: 3.0 avg FDR; Palmer: 3.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
M.Salah or Palmer for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Palmer on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer M.Salah to Palmer?
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.
Palmer currently has the edge on form (1.3 vs 0.5), while M.Salah leads on total points (117 vs 106). At £14.0m vs £10.3m, Palmer is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| M.Salah | Stat | Palmer |
|---|---|---|
| £14.0m | Price | £10.3m |
| 117 | Total Points | 106 |
| 0.5 | Form | 1.3 |
| 4.5 | Pts/Game | 4.2 |
| 14.2% | Ownership | 12.6% |
| 7 | Goals | 9 |
| 6 | Assists | 2 |
| 7.98 | xG | 10.34 |
| 5.00 | xA | 2.47 |
| 196.0 | ICT Index | 141.0 |
| 10 | Bonus | 9 |
| 2071 | Minutes | 1864 |
| 53,450 | Net Transfers | 3,810 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
It's a coin flip. Both M.Salah and Palmer 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: Palmer is the in-form pick at 1.3 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 Palmer's 10.3. 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 (13 vs 11 G+A). Expected stats favour Palmer on xG.
- Transfer trend: M.Salah has stronger transfer momentum (+53,450 net vs 3,810). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (14.2% vs 12.6%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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