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Szoboszlai vs Saka

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

Szoboszlai Szoboszlai
LIV LIV · Midfielder
vs
Saka Saka
ARS ARS · Midfielder
Matchup verdict

Szoboszlai has the edge right now

Signal
Szoboszlai
Saka
Form score0-10 current form
Szoboszlai6.2/10
Saka6.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Szoboszlai158
Saka157
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Szoboszlai3.0 FDR
Saka3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Szoboszlai
14.7% owned
Upside pick
Saka
12.5% owned

Szoboszlai currently has the edge on form (6.2 vs 6), while Szoboszlai leads on total points (158 vs 157). At £7.1m vs £10.0m, Szoboszlai is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Szoboszlai Stat Saka
£7.1m Price £10.0m
158 Total Points 157
6.2 Form 6.0
4.5 Pts/Game 5.1
14.7% Ownership 12.5%
6 Goals 7
7 Assists 10
4.34 xG 7.57
6.48 xA 7.16
250.8 ICT Index 230.6
21 Bonus 18
3142 Minutes 2218
194,863 Net Transfers -49,286

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
SzoboszlaiLIVLIV BRE (H) 3.0
SakaARSARS CRY (A) 3.0

Verdict

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

  • Form: Szoboszlai is the in-form pick at 6.2 vs 6. 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 Saka's 15.7. Szoboszlai is the better value pick, and the £2.9m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Saka has more goal involvements (17 vs 13 G+A). Expected stats favour Saka on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Szoboszlai has stronger transfer momentum (+194,863 net vs -49,286). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (14.7% vs 12.5%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Szoboszlai or Saka?
Based on current form, Szoboszlai has the edge with a form rating of 6.2. However, Szoboszlai has 158 total points vs Saka's 157.
Should I pick Szoboszlai or Saka for FPL?
Szoboszlai costs £7.1m with 14.7% ownership, while Saka costs £10.0m with 12.5% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Szoboszlai vs Saka: 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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