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Van de Ven vs Cucurella

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

Van de Ven Van de Ven
TOT TOT · Defender
vs
Cucurella Cucurella
CHE CHE · Defender
Matchup verdict

Van de Ven has the edge right now

Signal
Van de Ven
Cucurella
Form score0-10 current form
Van de Ven2.5/10
Cucurella2.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Van de Ven110
Cucurella103
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Van de Ven3.0 FDR
Cucurella3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Van de Ven
17.6% owned
Upside pick
Cucurella
14.6% owned

For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Van de Ven the quick edge over Cucurella on current form: 2.5 vs 2.0. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.

Van de Ven vs Cucurella at a glance

  1. AI quick pick — Van de Ven (TOT) based on current form
  2. Price — Van de Ven: £4.4m; Cucurella: £6.1m
  3. Form — Van de Ven: 2.5; Cucurella: 2.0
  4. Total points — Van de Ven: 110; Cucurella: 103
  5. Ownership — Van de Ven: 17.6%; Cucurella: 14.6%
  6. Fixture difficulty — Van de Ven: 3.0 avg FDR; Cucurella: 3.0 avg FDR

Quick answers

Van de Ven or Cucurella for FPL?

FPLai's quick pick is Van de Ven on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.

Should I transfer Cucurella to Van de Ven?

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.

Van de Ven currently has the edge on form (2.5 vs 2), while Van de Ven leads on total points (110 vs 103). At £4.4m vs £6.1m, Van de Ven is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Van de Ven Stat Cucurella
£4.4m Price £6.1m
110 Total Points 103
2.5 Form 2.0
3.2 Pts/Game 3.1
17.6% Ownership 14.6%
4 Goals 1
1 Assists 4
2.79 xG 2.34
0.38 xA 3.22
97.7 ICT Index 144.4
10 Bonus 5
2951 Minutes 2616
14,135 Net Transfers 15,481

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
Van de VenTOTTOT EVE (H) 3.0
CucurellaCHECHE SUN (A) 3.0

Verdict

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

  • Form: Van de Ven is the in-form pick at 2.5 vs 2. Neither is on fire right now.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Van de Ven returns 25.0 points per £1m vs Cucurella's 16.9. Van de Ven is the better value pick, and the £1.7m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Level on goal involvements (5 G+A each).
  • Transfer trend: Cucurella has stronger transfer momentum (15,481 net vs 14,135). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (17.6% vs 14.6%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Van de Ven Profile Cucurella Profile Should I Buy Van de Ven? Should I Buy Cucurella? Best Defenders Season Hub

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Van de Ven or Cucurella?
Based on current form, Van de Ven has the edge with a form rating of 2.5. However, Van de Ven has 110 total points vs Cucurella's 103.
Should I pick Van de Ven or Cucurella for FPL?
Van de Ven costs £4.4m with 17.6% ownership, while Cucurella costs £6.1m with 14.6% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Van de Ven vs Cucurella: 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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