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O'Reilly vs Cucurella

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

O'Reilly O'Reilly
MCI MCI · Defender
vs
Cucurella Cucurella
CHE CHE · Defender
Matchup verdict

O'Reilly has the edge right now

Signal
O'Reilly
Cucurella
Form score0-10 current form
O'Reilly2.0/10
Cucurella2.0/10
Total pointsseason total
O'Reilly160
Cucurella103
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
O'Reilly3.0 FDR
Cucurella3.0 FDR
Safer pick
O'Reilly
19.5% owned
Upside pick
Cucurella
14.6% owned

For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives O'Reilly the quick edge over Cucurella on current form: 2.0 vs 2.0. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.

O'Reilly vs Cucurella at a glance

  1. AI quick pick — O'Reilly (MCI) based on current form
  2. Price — O'Reilly: £5.3m; Cucurella: £6.1m
  3. Form — O'Reilly: 2.0; Cucurella: 2.0
  4. Total points — O'Reilly: 160; Cucurella: 103
  5. Ownership — O'Reilly: 19.5%; Cucurella: 14.6%
  6. Fixture difficulty — O'Reilly: 3.0 avg FDR; Cucurella: 3.0 avg FDR

Quick answers

O'Reilly or Cucurella for FPL?

FPLai's quick pick is O'Reilly on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.

Should I transfer Cucurella to O'Reilly?

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.

O'Reilly currently has the edge on form (2 vs 2), while O'Reilly leads on total points (160 vs 103). At £5.3m vs £6.1m, O'Reilly is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

O'Reilly Stat Cucurella
£5.3m Price £6.1m
160 Total Points 103
2.0 Form 2.0
4.7 Pts/Game 3.1
19.5% Ownership 14.6%
5 Goals 1
4 Assists 4
6.12 xG 2.34
2.67 xA 3.22
164.1 ICT Index 144.4
10 Bonus 5
2643 Minutes 2616
-17,363 Net Transfers 15,481

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
O'ReillyMCIMCI AVL (H) 3.0
CucurellaCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0

Verdict

O'Reilly gets the edge. While both are strong defender options, O'Reilly currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.

  • Form: Dead level at 2 each.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: O'Reilly returns 30.2 points per £1m vs Cucurella's 16.9. O'Reilly is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: O'Reilly has more goal involvements (9 vs 5 G+A). Expected stats also back O'Reilly on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Cucurella has stronger transfer momentum (15,481 net vs -17,363). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (19.5% vs 14.6%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, O'Reilly or Cucurella?
Based on current form, O'Reilly has the edge with a form rating of 2. However, O'Reilly has 160 total points vs Cucurella's 103.
Should I pick O'Reilly or Cucurella for FPL?
O'Reilly costs £5.3m with 19.5% ownership, while Cucurella costs £6.1m with 14.6% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
O'Reilly vs Cucurella: 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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