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Tarkowski vs Mukiele

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

Tarkowski Tarkowski
EVE EVE · Defender
vs
Mukiele Mukiele
SUN SUN · Defender
Matchup verdict

Tarkowski has the edge right now

Signal
Tarkowski
Mukiele
Form score0-10 current form
Tarkowski5.2/10
Mukiele4.8/10
Total pointsseason total
Tarkowski167
Mukiele147
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Tarkowski3.0 FDR
Mukiele3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Tarkowski
12.6% owned
Upside pick
Mukiele
8.6% owned

Tarkowski currently has the edge on form (5.2 vs 4.8), while Tarkowski leads on total points (167 vs 147). At £5.8m vs £4.6m, Mukiele is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Tarkowski Stat Mukiele
£5.8m Price £4.6m
167 Total Points 147
5.2 Form 4.8
4.6 Pts/Game 4.7
12.6% Ownership 8.6%
2 Goals 3
3 Assists 5
2.47 xG 1.52
2.10 xA 2.29
162.5 ICT Index 127.6
12 Bonus 11
3240 Minutes 2694
-3,666 Net Transfers 6,402

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
TarkowskiEVEEVE TOT (A) 3.0
MukieleSUNSUN CHE (H) 3.0

Verdict

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

  • Form: Tarkowski is the in-form pick at 5.2 vs 4.8. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Tarkowski returns 28.8 points per £1m vs Mukiele's 32.0. Mukiele is the better value pick, and the £1.2m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Mukiele has more goal involvements (8 vs 5 G+A). Expected stats also back Tarkowski on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Mukiele has stronger transfer momentum (6,402 net vs -3,666). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (12.6% vs 8.6%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Tarkowski or Mukiele?
Based on current form, Tarkowski has the edge with a form rating of 5.2. However, Tarkowski has 167 total points vs Mukiele's 147.
Should I pick Tarkowski or Mukiele for FPL?
Tarkowski costs £5.8m with 12.6% ownership, while Mukiele costs £4.6m with 8.6% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Tarkowski vs Mukiele: 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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