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Palmer vs Reijnders

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

Palmer Palmer
CHE CHE · Midfielder
vs
Reijnders Reijnders
MCI MCI · Midfielder
Matchup verdict

Palmer has the edge right now

Signal
Palmer
Reijnders
Form score0-10 current form
Palmer1.3/10
Reijnders0.2/10
Total pointsseason total
Palmer106
Reijnders87
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Palmer3.0 FDR
Reijnders3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Palmer
12.6% owned
Upside pick
Reijnders
8.9% owned

Palmer currently has the edge on form (1.3 vs 0.2), while Palmer leads on total points (106 vs 87). At £10.3m vs £5.0m, Reijnders is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Palmer Stat Reijnders
£10.3m Price £5.0m
106 Total Points 87
1.3 Form 0.2
4.2 Pts/Game 3.2
12.6% Ownership 8.9%
9 Goals 5
2 Assists 2
10.34 xG 4.07
2.47 xA 2.30
141.0 ICT Index 107.5
9 Bonus 6
1864 Minutes 1547
3,810 Net Transfers -2,996

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
PalmerCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0
ReijndersMCIMCI AVL (H) 3.0

Verdict

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

  • Form: Palmer is the in-form pick at 1.3 vs 0.2. Neither is on fire right now.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Palmer returns 10.3 points per £1m vs Reijnders's 17.4. Reijnders is the better value pick, and the £5.3m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Palmer has more goal involvements (11 vs 7 G+A). Expected stats also back Palmer on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Palmer has stronger transfer momentum (+3,810 net vs -2,996). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (12.6% vs 8.9%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Palmer or Reijnders?
Based on current form, Palmer has the edge with a form rating of 1.3. However, Palmer has 106 total points vs Reijnders's 87.
Should I pick Palmer or Reijnders for FPL?
Palmer costs £10.3m with 12.6% ownership, while Reijnders costs £5.0m with 8.9% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Palmer vs Reijnders: 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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