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Raya vs Sánchez

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

Raya Raya
ARS ARS · Goalkeeper
vs
Sánchez Sánchez
CHE CHE · Goalkeeper
Matchup verdict

Raya has the edge right now

Signal
Raya
Sánchez
Form score0-10 current form
Raya7.8/10
Sánchez1.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Raya162
Sánchez111
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Raya3.0 FDR
Sánchez3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Raya
36.5% owned
Upside pick
Sánchez
10.3% owned

Raya currently has the edge on form (7.8 vs 1), while Raya leads on total points (162 vs 111). At £6.2m vs £4.8m, Sánchez is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Raya Stat Sánchez
£6.2m Price £4.8m
162 Total Points 111
7.8 Form 1.0
4.4 Pts/Game 3.3
36.5% Ownership 10.3%
0 Goals 0
0 Assists 1
0.00 xG 0.00
0.07 xA 0.04
57.5 ICT Index 82.7
11 Bonus 7
3330 Minutes 2950
23,902 Net Transfers 4,056

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
RayaARSARS CRY (A) 3.0
SánchezCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0

Verdict

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

  • Form: Raya is the in-form pick at 7.8 vs 1. That's elite-level recent output.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Raya returns 26.1 points per £1m vs Sánchez's 23.1. Raya is the better value pick, and the £1.4m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Sánchez has more goal involvements (1 vs 0 G+A). Expected stats favour Sánchez on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Raya has stronger transfer momentum (+23,902 net vs 4,056). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Raya is the template pick at 36.5% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Sánchez (10.3%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Raya or Sánchez?
Based on current form, Raya has the edge with a form rating of 7.8. However, Raya has 162 total points vs Sánchez's 111.
Should I pick Raya or Sánchez for FPL?
Raya costs £6.2m with 36.5% ownership, while Sánchez costs £4.8m with 10.3% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Raya vs Sánchez: 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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