Szoboszlai vs Wirtz
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Szoboszlai has the edge right now
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Szoboszlai the quick edge over Wirtz on current form: 6.2 vs 2.8. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Szoboszlai vs Wirtz at a glance
- AI quick pick — Szoboszlai (LIV) based on current form
- Price — Szoboszlai: £7.1m; Wirtz: £8.3m
- Form — Szoboszlai: 6.2; Wirtz: 2.8
- Total points — Szoboszlai: 158; Wirtz: 124
- Ownership — Szoboszlai: 14.7%; Wirtz: 8.5%
- Fixture difficulty — Szoboszlai: 3.0 avg FDR; Wirtz: 3.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Szoboszlai or Wirtz for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Szoboszlai on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer Wirtz to Szoboszlai?
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.
Szoboszlai currently has the edge on form (6.2 vs 2.8), while Szoboszlai leads on total points (158 vs 124). At £7.1m vs £8.3m, Szoboszlai is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Szoboszlai | Stat | Wirtz |
|---|---|---|
| £7.1m | Price | £8.3m |
| 158 | Total Points | 124 |
| 6.2 | Form | 2.8 |
| 4.5 | Pts/Game | 3.9 |
| 14.7% | Ownership | 8.5% |
| 6 | Goals | 5 |
| 7 | Assists | 4 |
| 4.34 | xG | 6.14 |
| 6.48 | xA | 5.11 |
| 250.8 | ICT Index | 206.9 |
| 21 | Bonus | 17 |
| 3142 | Minutes | 2357 |
| 194,863 | Net Transfers | -8,171 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
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 Wirtz.
- Form: Szoboszlai is the in-form pick at 6.2 vs 2.8. 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 Wirtz's 14.9. Szoboszlai is the better value pick, and the £1.2m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: Szoboszlai has more goal involvements (13 vs 9 G+A). Expected stats favour Wirtz on xG.
- Transfer trend: Szoboszlai has stronger transfer momentum (+194,863 net vs -8,171). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (14.7% vs 8.5%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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