João Pedro vs Calvert-Lewin
FPL 2026/27 head-to-head comparison for two forward options.
Matchup verdict
João Pedro leads the modelled comparison. João Pedro is the stronger all-round forward 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: 7.14 vs 5.28; the page keeps factual values separate below.
At-a-glance matrix
| Metric | João Pedro | Calvert-Lewin |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Factual £7.7m | Factual £6.0m |
| Form | Factual 6 | Factual 6 |
| Points per game | Factual 8.2 | Factual 4.4 |
| Total points | Factual 33 | Factual 22 |
| Ownership | Factual 64.5% | Factual 24.6% |
| Minutes | Factual 360 | Factual 419 |
| Goal involvements | Factual 6 (G+A) | Factual 3 (G+A) |
Detailed statistics
| Metric | João Pedro | Calvert-Lewin |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Factual 3 | Factual 2 |
| Assists | Factual 3 | Factual 1 |
| Bonus | Factual 7 | Factual 4 |
| ICT index | Factual 37 | Factual 28.2 |
| Expected goals | Factual 2.17 | Factual 3 |
| Expected assists | Factual 0.19 | Factual 0.08 |
Fixture outlook · next six gameweeks
João Pedro · 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
Calvert-Lewin · avg FDR 3.5
- GW6 ARS (A) · FDR 5
- GW7 MUN (H) · FDR 4
- GW8 SUN (A) · FDR 3
- GW9 BOU (A) · FDR 3
- GW10 TOT (H) · FDR 2
- GW11 CHE (A) · FDR 4
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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