Van de Ven vs James
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Van de Ven has the edge right now
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.
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Van de Ven the quick edge over James on current form: 0.0 vs 0.0. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Van de Ven vs James at a glance
- AI quick pick — Van de Ven (TOT) based on current form
- Price — Van de Ven: £4.4m; James: £5.6m
- Form — Van de Ven: 0.0; James: 0.0
- Total points — Van de Ven: 116; James: 115
- Ownership — Van de Ven: 17.6%; James: 6.0%
- Fixture difficulty — Van de Ven: 0.0 avg FDR; James: 0.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Van de Ven or James 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 James 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 (0 vs 0), while Van de Ven leads on total points (116 vs 115). At £4.4m vs £5.6m, Van de Ven is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Van de Ven | Stat | James |
|---|---|---|
| £4.4m | Price | £5.6m |
| 116 | Total Points | 115 |
| 0.0 | Form | 0.0 |
| 3.3 | Pts/Game | 4.0 |
| 17.6% | Ownership | 6.0% |
| 4 | Goals | 2 |
| 1 | Assists | 6 |
| 2.82 | xG | 1.04 |
| 0.38 | xA | 3.20 |
| 99.6 | ICT Index | 106.1 |
| 10 | Bonus | 11 |
| 3041 | Minutes | 1957 |
| 0 | Net Transfers | 0 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
James gets the edge. While both are strong defender options, James 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 James's 20.5. Van de Ven is the better value pick, and the £1.2m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: James has more goal involvements (8 vs 5 G+A). Expected stats also back Van de Ven on xG.
- Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
- Ownership: Van de Ven is the template pick at 17.6% — safe but offers limited rank gains. James (6%) is the differential with more upside.
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