Cherki vs Palmer
FPL 2026/27 head-to-head comparison for two midfielder options.
Matchup verdict
Cherki leads the modelled comparison. Cherki is the stronger all-round midfielder pick in the 2026/27 snapshot, based on form, points per game, fixture difficulty, value, and goal involvement. This is a modelled signal, not a guarantee; price, role, and your existing squad can change the decision.
Modelled Scores: 5.89 vs 4.66; the page keeps factual values separate below.
At-a-glance matrix
| Metric | Cherki | Palmer |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Factual £7.8m | Factual £9.7m |
| Form | Factual 4.5 | Factual 3.5 |
| Points per game | Factual 6.8 | Factual 5.6 |
| Total points | Factual 34 | Factual 28 |
| Ownership | Factual 28.5% | Factual 25.1% |
| Minutes | Factual 302 | Factual 442 |
| Goal involvements | Factual 5 (G+A) | Factual 4 (G+A) |
Detailed statistics
| Metric | Cherki | Palmer |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Factual 3 | Factual 2 |
| Assists | Factual 2 | Factual 2 |
| Bonus | Factual 5 | Factual 3 |
| ICT index | Factual 47.3 | Factual 44.1 |
| Expected goals | Factual 0.72 | Factual 1.31 |
| Expected assists | Factual 1.54 | Factual 0.79 |
Fixture outlook · next six gameweeks
Cherki · avg FDR 2.8
- GW6 LIV (A) · FDR 4
- GW7 IPS (H) · FDR 2
- GW8 AVL (A) · FDR 3
- GW9 BHA (H) · FDR 3
- GW10 NFO (A) · FDR 3
- GW11 FUL (H) · FDR 2
Palmer · avg FDR 3.0
- GW6 BOU (H) · FDR 3
- GW7 EVE (A) · FDR 3
- GW8 TOT (H) · FDR 2
- GW9 MUN (H) · FDR 4
- GW10 SUN (A) · FDR 3
- GW11 LEE (H) · FDR 3
Scenario caveats
Safer route
Prefer the higher-ownership option when protecting rank and when both roles and fixtures are otherwise similar.
Upside route
Prefer the lower-owned option only when its minutes, role, and fixture evidence are strong enough to justify the extra variance.
Factual Player and fixture values come from the source snapshot. Modelled The all-round signal is a comparison aid, not an official FPL statistic.
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