Saliba vs Van Hecke
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Saliba has the edge right now
Saliba has the edge, but your squad decides the move
Saliba leads this comparison on current form, but the right transfer depends on your budget, existing players, captaincy cover, and next two moves. Rate your FPL team before spending a transfer.
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Saliba the quick edge over Van Hecke on current form: 0.0 vs 0.0. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Saliba vs Van Hecke at a glance
- AI quick pick — Saliba (ARS) based on current form
- Price — Saliba: £6.3m; Van Hecke: £4.7m
- Form — Saliba: 0.0; Van Hecke: 0.0
- Total points — Saliba: 137; Van Hecke: 148
- Ownership — Saliba: 17.1%; Van Hecke: 10.7%
- Fixture difficulty — Saliba: 0.0 avg FDR; Van Hecke: 0.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Saliba or Van Hecke for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Saliba on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer Van Hecke to Saliba?
Only if the form and fixture edge fits your budget and transfer plan. Check the verdict section before spending a free transfer or taking a hit.
Saliba currently has the edge on form (0 vs 0), while Van Hecke leads on total points (148 vs 137). At £6.3m vs £4.7m, Van Hecke is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Saliba | Stat | Van Hecke |
|---|---|---|
| £6.3m | Price | £4.7m |
| 137 | Total Points | 148 |
| 0.0 | Form | 0.0 |
| 4.4 | Pts/Game | 4.1 |
| 17.1% | Ownership | 10.7% |
| 1 | Goals | 3 |
| 0 | Assists | 3 |
| 0.88 | xG | 3.31 |
| 1.21 | xA | 1.57 |
| 84.3 | ICT Index | 152.0 |
| 12 | Bonus | 8 |
| 2614 | Minutes | 3210 |
| 0 | Net Transfers | 0 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
It's a coin flip. Both Saliba and Van Hecke 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: Dead level at 0 each.
- Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (0.0 vs 0.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
- Value: Saliba returns 21.7 points per £1m vs Van Hecke's 31.5. Van Hecke is the better value pick, and the £1.6m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: Van Hecke has more goal involvements (6 vs 1 G+A). Expected stats favour Van Hecke on xG.
- Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (17.1% vs 10.7%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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