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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 Ven0.0/10
Cucurella0.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Van de Ven116
Cucurella104
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Van de Ven0.0 FDR
Cucurella0.0 FDR
Safer pick
Van de Ven
17.6% owned
Upside pick
Cucurella
14.6% owned
Quick answer

Van de Ven has the edge, but your squad decides the move

Van de Ven 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.

Van de Ven currently has the edge on form (0 vs 0), while Van de Ven leads on total points (116 vs 104). 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
116 Total Points 104
0.0 Form 0.0
3.3 Pts/Game 3.1
17.6% Ownership 14.6%
4 Goals 1
1 Assists 4
2.82 xG 2.34
0.38 xA 3.23
99.6 ICT Index 145.1
10 Bonus 5
3041 Minutes 2706
0 Net Transfers 0

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubAvg
Van de VenTOTTOT0.0
CucurellaCHECHE0.0

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: Dead level at 0 each.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (0.0 vs 0.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Van de Ven returns 26.4 points per £1m vs Cucurella's 17.0. 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: Similar transfer activity this week.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (17.6% vs 14.6%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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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 0. However, Van de Ven has 116 total points vs Cucurella's 104.
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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