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Raya vs Verbruggen

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

Raya Raya
ARS ARS · Goalkeeper
vs
Verbruggen Verbruggen
BHA BHA · Goalkeeper
Matchup verdict

Raya has the edge right now

Signal
Raya
Verbruggen
Form score0-10 current form
Raya7.8/10
Verbruggen3.3/10
Total pointsseason total
Raya162
Verbruggen128
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Raya3.0 FDR
Verbruggen3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Raya
36.5% owned
Upside pick
Verbruggen
9.3% owned

Raya currently has the edge on form (7.8 vs 3.3), while Raya leads on total points (162 vs 128). At £6.2m vs £4.6m, Verbruggen is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Raya Stat Verbruggen
£6.2m Price £4.6m
162 Total Points 128
7.8 Form 3.3
4.4 Pts/Game 3.5
36.5% Ownership 9.3%
0 Goals 0
0 Assists 0
0.00 xG 0.00
0.07 xA 0.06
57.5 ICT Index 90.8
11 Bonus 6
3330 Minutes 3330
23,902 Net Transfers -20,633

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
RayaARSARS CRY (A) 3.0
VerbruggenBHABHA MUN (H) 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 3.3. 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 Verbruggen's 27.8. Verbruggen is the better value pick, and the £1.6m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Level on goal involvements (0 G+A each).
  • Transfer trend: Raya has stronger transfer momentum (+23,902 net vs -20,633). 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. Verbruggen (9.3%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Raya or Verbruggen?
Based on current form, Raya has the edge with a form rating of 7.8. However, Raya has 162 total points vs Verbruggen's 128.
Should I pick Raya or Verbruggen for FPL?
Raya costs £6.2m with 36.5% ownership, while Verbruggen costs £4.6m with 9.3% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Raya vs Verbruggen: 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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