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Szoboszlai vs Palmer

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

Szoboszlai Szoboszlai
LIV LIV · Midfielder
vs
Palmer Palmer
CHE CHE · Midfielder
Matchup verdict

Szoboszlai has the edge right now

Signal
Szoboszlai
Palmer
Form score0-10 current form
Szoboszlai6.2/10
Palmer1.3/10
Total pointsseason total
Szoboszlai158
Palmer106
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Szoboszlai3.0 FDR
Palmer3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Szoboszlai
14.7% owned
Upside pick
Palmer
12.6% owned

Szoboszlai currently has the edge on form (6.2 vs 1.3), while Szoboszlai leads on total points (158 vs 106). At £7.1m vs £10.3m, Szoboszlai is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Szoboszlai Stat Palmer
£7.1m Price £10.3m
158 Total Points 106
6.2 Form 1.3
4.5 Pts/Game 4.2
14.7% Ownership 12.6%
6 Goals 9
7 Assists 2
4.34 xG 10.34
6.48 xA 2.47
250.8 ICT Index 141.0
21 Bonus 9
3142 Minutes 1864
194,863 Net Transfers 3,810

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
SzoboszlaiLIVLIV BRE (H) 3.0
PalmerCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0

Verdict

Szoboszlai is the clear pick. Szoboszlai dominates this matchup across nearly every metric — form, fixtures, and output all favour the switch if you currently own Palmer.

  • Form: Szoboszlai is the in-form pick at 6.2 vs 1.3. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Szoboszlai returns 22.3 points per £1m vs Palmer's 10.3. Szoboszlai is the better value pick, and the £3.2m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Szoboszlai has more goal involvements (13 vs 11 G+A). Expected stats favour Palmer on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Szoboszlai has stronger transfer momentum (+194,863 net vs 3,810). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (14.7% vs 12.6%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Szoboszlai or Palmer?
Based on current form, Szoboszlai has the edge with a form rating of 6.2. However, Szoboszlai has 158 total points vs Palmer's 106.
Should I pick Szoboszlai or Palmer for FPL?
Szoboszlai costs £7.1m with 14.7% ownership, while Palmer costs £10.3m with 12.6% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Szoboszlai vs Palmer: 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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