Van de Ven vs Saliba
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 Saliba 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 Saliba at a glance
- AI quick pick — Van de Ven (TOT) based on current form
- Price — Van de Ven: £4.4m; Saliba: £6.3m
- Form — Van de Ven: 0.0; Saliba: 0.0
- Total points — Van de Ven: 116; Saliba: 137
- Ownership — Van de Ven: 17.6%; Saliba: 17.1%
- Fixture difficulty — Van de Ven: 0.0 avg FDR; Saliba: 0.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Van de Ven or Saliba 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 Saliba 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 Saliba leads on total points (137 vs 116). 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 |
| 116 | Total Points | 137 |
| 0.0 | Form | 0.0 |
| 3.3 | Pts/Game | 4.4 |
| 17.6% | Ownership | 17.1% |
| 4 | Goals | 1 |
| 1 | Assists | 0 |
| 2.82 | xG | 0.88 |
| 0.38 | xA | 1.21 |
| 99.6 | ICT Index | 84.3 |
| 10 | Bonus | 12 |
| 3041 | Minutes | 2614 |
| 0 | Net Transfers | 0 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
It's a coin flip. Both Van de Ven and Saliba are evenly matched across form, output, fixtures, and value. Your decision should come down to the rest of your squad and which transfers you have planned.
- 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 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: Similar transfer activity this week.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (17.6% vs 17.1%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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