Van de Ven vs Saliba
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Saliba has the edge right now
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Saliba the quick edge over Van de Ven on current form: 6.5 vs 2.5. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Van de Ven vs Saliba at a glance
- AI quick pick — Saliba (ARS) based on current form
- Price — Van de Ven: £4.4m; Saliba: £6.3m
- Form — Van de Ven: 2.5; Saliba: 6.5
- Total points — Van de Ven: 110; Saliba: 137
- Ownership — Van de Ven: 17.6%; Saliba: 17.2%
- Fixture difficulty — Van de Ven: 3.0 avg FDR; Saliba: 3.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Van de Ven or Saliba for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Saliba on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer Van de Ven to Saliba?
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.
Saliba currently has the edge on form (6.5 vs 2.5), while Saliba leads on total points (137 vs 110). At £4.4m vs £6.3m, Van de Ven is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Van de Ven | Stat | Saliba |
|---|---|---|
| £4.4m | Price | £6.3m |
| 110 | Total Points | 137 |
| 2.5 | Form | 6.5 |
| 3.2 | Pts/Game | 4.4 |
| 17.6% | Ownership | 17.2% |
| 4 | Goals | 1 |
| 1 | Assists | 0 |
| 2.79 | xG | 0.88 |
| 0.38 | xA | 1.21 |
| 97.7 | ICT Index | 84.3 |
| 10 | Bonus | 12 |
| 2951 | Minutes | 2614 |
| 14,135 | Net Transfers | 13,568 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Saliba gets the edge. While both are strong defender options, Saliba currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.
- Form: Saliba is the in-form pick at 6.5 vs 2.5. Solid recent returns.
- 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 Saliba's 21.7. Van de Ven is the better value pick, and the £1.9m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: Van de Ven has more goal involvements (5 vs 1 G+A). Expected stats also back Van de Ven on xG.
- Transfer trend: Van de Ven has stronger transfer momentum (+14,135 net vs 13,568). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (17.6% vs 17.2%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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