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O'Reilly vs Saliba

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

O'Reilly O'Reilly
MCI MCI · Defender
vs
Saliba Saliba
ARS ARS · Defender
Matchup verdict

Saliba has the edge right now

Signal
O'Reilly
Saliba
Form score0-10 current form
O'Reilly2.0/10
Saliba6.5/10
Total pointsseason total
O'Reilly160
Saliba137
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
O'Reilly3.0 FDR
Saliba3.0 FDR
Safer pick
O'Reilly
19.5% owned
Upside pick
Saliba
17.2% owned

Saliba currently has the edge on form (6.5 vs 2), while O'Reilly leads on total points (160 vs 137). At £5.3m vs £6.3m, O'Reilly is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

O'Reilly Stat Saliba
£5.3m Price £6.3m
160 Total Points 137
2.0 Form 6.5
4.7 Pts/Game 4.4
19.5% Ownership 17.2%
5 Goals 1
4 Assists 0
6.12 xG 0.88
2.67 xA 1.21
164.1 ICT Index 84.3
10 Bonus 12
2643 Minutes 2614
-17,363 Net Transfers 13,568

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
O'ReillyMCIMCI AVL (H) 3.0
SalibaARSARS CRY (A) 3.0

Verdict

It's a coin flip. Both O'Reilly and Saliba 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: Saliba is the in-form pick at 6.5 vs 2. Solid recent returns.
  • 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 Saliba's 21.7. O'Reilly is the better value pick, and the £1.0m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: O'Reilly has more goal involvements (9 vs 1 G+A). Expected stats also back O'Reilly on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Saliba has stronger transfer momentum (13,568 net vs -17,363). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (19.5% vs 17.2%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, O'Reilly or Saliba?
Based on current form, Saliba has the edge with a form rating of 6.5. However, O'Reilly has 160 total points vs Saliba's 137.
Should I pick O'Reilly or Saliba for FPL?
O'Reilly costs £5.3m with 19.5% ownership, while Saliba costs £6.3m with 17.2% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
O'Reilly vs Saliba: 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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