Virgil vs James
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Virgil has the edge right now
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Virgil the quick edge over James on current form: 5.2 vs 0.3. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Virgil vs James at a glance
- AI quick pick — Virgil (LIV) based on current form
- Price — Virgil: £6.1m; James: £5.6m
- Form — Virgil: 5.2; James: 0.3
- Total points — Virgil: 173; James: 114
- Ownership — Virgil: 31.3%; James: 6.0%
- Fixture difficulty — Virgil: 3.0 avg FDR; James: 3.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Virgil or James for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Virgil on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer James to Virgil?
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.
Virgil currently has the edge on form (5.2 vs 0.3), while Virgil leads on total points (173 vs 114). At £6.1m vs £5.6m, James is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Virgil | Stat | James |
|---|---|---|
| £6.1m | Price | £5.6m |
| 173 | Total Points | 114 |
| 5.2 | Form | 0.3 |
| 4.7 | Pts/Game | 4.1 |
| 31.3% | Ownership | 6.0% |
| 6 | Goals | 2 |
| 1 | Assists | 6 |
| 3.70 | xG | 1.02 |
| 1.27 | xA | 3.16 |
| 184.1 | ICT Index | 104.7 |
| 10 | Bonus | 11 |
| 3330 | Minutes | 1919 |
| 146,714 | Net Transfers | 8,910 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Virgil gets the edge. While both are strong defender options, Virgil currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.
- Form: Virgil is the in-form pick at 5.2 vs 0.3. Solid recent returns.
- Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
- Value: Virgil returns 28.4 points per £1m vs James's 20.4. Virgil is the better value pick.
- Goal threat: James has more goal involvements (8 vs 7 G+A). Expected stats also back Virgil on xG.
- Transfer trend: Virgil has stronger transfer momentum (+146,714 net vs 8,910). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
- Ownership: Virgil is the template pick at 31.3% — safe but offers limited rank gains. James (6%) is the differential with more upside.
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