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Saliba vs J.Timber

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

Saliba Saliba
ARS ARS · Defender
vs
J.Timber J.Timber
ARS ARS · Defender
Matchup verdict

Saliba has the edge right now

Signal
Saliba
J.Timber
Form score0-10 current form
Saliba6.5/10
J.Timber0.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Saliba137
J.Timber149
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Saliba3.0 FDR
J.Timber3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Saliba
17.2% owned
Upside pick
J.Timber
15.2% owned

Saliba currently has the edge on form (6.5 vs 0), while J.Timber leads on total points (149 vs 137). At £6.3m vs £6.0m, J.Timber is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Saliba Stat J.Timber
£6.3m Price £6.0m
137 Total Points 149
6.5 Form 0.0
4.4 Pts/Game 5.0
17.2% Ownership 15.2%
1 Goals 3
0 Assists 6
0.88 xG 4.71
1.21 xA 1.53
84.3 ICT Index 125.7
12 Bonus 9
2614 Minutes 2452
13,568 Net Transfers -43,869

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
SalibaARSARS CRY (A) 3.0
J.TimberARSARS CRY (A) 3.0

Verdict

It's a coin flip. Both Saliba and J.Timber 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 0. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Saliba returns 21.7 points per £1m vs J.Timber's 24.8. J.Timber is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: J.Timber has more goal involvements (9 vs 1 G+A). Expected stats favour J.Timber on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Saliba has stronger transfer momentum (+13,568 net vs -43,869). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (17.2% vs 15.2%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Saliba or J.Timber?
Based on current form, Saliba has the edge with a form rating of 6.5. However, Saliba has 137 total points vs J.Timber's 149.
Should I pick Saliba or J.Timber for FPL?
Saliba costs £6.3m with 17.2% ownership, while J.Timber costs £6.0m with 15.2% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Saliba vs J.Timber: 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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