Thiago vs Mateta
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Mateta has the edge right now
Mateta has the edge, but your squad decides the move
Mateta 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 Mateta the quick edge over Thiago on current form: 6.0 vs 2.0. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Thiago vs Mateta at a glance
- AI quick pick — Mateta (CRY) based on current form
- Price — Thiago: £7.2m; Mateta: £7.6m
- Form — Thiago: 2.0; Mateta: 6.0
- Total points — Thiago: 181; Mateta: 114
- Ownership — Thiago: 30.2%; Mateta: 8.1%
- Fixture difficulty — Thiago: 0.0 avg FDR; Mateta: 0.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Thiago or Mateta for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Mateta on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer Thiago to Mateta?
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.
Mateta currently has the edge on form (6 vs 2), while Thiago leads on total points (181 vs 114). At £7.2m vs £7.6m, Thiago is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Thiago | Stat | Mateta |
|---|---|---|
| £7.2m | Price | £7.6m |
| 181 | Total Points | 114 |
| 2.0 | Form | 6.0 |
| 4.8 | Pts/Game | 3.6 |
| 30.2% | Ownership | 8.1% |
| 22 | Goals | 12 |
| 1 | Assists | 0 |
| 20.60 | xG | 14.42 |
| 1.83 | xA | 1.32 |
| 256.9 | ICT Index | 150.8 |
| 22 | Bonus | 13 |
| 3282 | Minutes | 2210 |
| 0 | Net Transfers | 0 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Thiago gets the edge. While both are strong forward options, Thiago currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.
- Form: Mateta is the in-form pick at 6 vs 2. Solid recent returns.
- Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (0.0 vs 0.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
- Value: Thiago returns 25.1 points per £1m vs Mateta's 15.0. Thiago is the better value pick.
- Goal threat: Thiago has more goal involvements (23 vs 12 G+A). Expected stats also back Thiago on xG.
- Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
- Ownership: Thiago is the template pick at 30.2% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Mateta (8.1%) is the differential with more upside.
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