M.Salah vs Saka
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Saka has the edge right now
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Saka the quick edge over M.Salah 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.
M.Salah vs Saka at a glance
- AI quick pick — Saka (ARS) based on current form
- Price — M.Salah: £14.0m; Saka: £10.0m
- Form — M.Salah: 0.5; Saka: 6.0
- Total points — M.Salah: 117; Saka: 157
- Ownership — M.Salah: 14.2%; Saka: 12.5%
- Fixture difficulty — M.Salah: 3.0 avg FDR; Saka: 3.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
M.Salah or Saka for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Saka on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer M.Salah to Saka?
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.
Saka currently has the edge on form (6 vs 0.5), while Saka leads on total points (157 vs 117). At £14.0m vs £10.0m, Saka is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| M.Salah | Stat | Saka |
|---|---|---|
| £14.0m | Price | £10.0m |
| 117 | Total Points | 157 |
| 0.5 | Form | 6.0 |
| 4.5 | Pts/Game | 5.1 |
| 14.2% | Ownership | 12.5% |
| 7 | Goals | 7 |
| 6 | Assists | 10 |
| 7.98 | xG | 7.57 |
| 5.00 | xA | 7.16 |
| 196.0 | ICT Index | 230.6 |
| 10 | Bonus | 18 |
| 2071 | Minutes | 2218 |
| 53,450 | Net Transfers | -49,286 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Saka gets the edge. While both are strong midfielder options, Saka currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.
- Form: Saka is the in-form pick at 6 vs 0.5. Solid recent returns.
- 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 Saka's 15.7. Saka is the better value pick, and the £4.0m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: Saka has more goal involvements (17 vs 13 G+A). Expected stats also back M.Salah on xG.
- Transfer trend: M.Salah has stronger transfer momentum (+53,450 net vs -49,286). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (14.2% vs 12.5%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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