Mbeumo vs Wirtz
FPL 2026/27 head-to-head comparison for two midfielder options.
Matchup verdict
Mbeumo leads the modelled comparison. Mbeumo 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: 7.03 vs 3.81; the page keeps factual values separate below.
At-a-glance matrix
| Metric | Mbeumo | Wirtz |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Factual £7.8m | Factual £7.2m |
| Form | Factual 8 | Factual 3.5 |
| Points per game | Factual 5.9 | Factual 3.6 |
| Total points | Factual 41 | Factual 25 |
| Ownership | Factual 20.8% | Factual 5.1% |
| Minutes | Factual 630 | Factual 557 |
| Goal involvements | Factual 5 (G+A) | Factual 3 (G+A) |
Detailed statistics
| Metric | Mbeumo | Wirtz |
|---|---|---|
| Goals | Factual 4 | Factual 0 |
| Assists | Factual 1 | Factual 3 |
| Bonus | Factual 5 | Factual 0 |
| ICT index | Factual 62.7 | Factual 50.6 |
| Expected goals | Factual 3.96 | Factual 1.16 |
| Expected assists | Factual 0.9 | Factual 0.79 |
Fixture outlook · next six gameweeks
Mbeumo · avg FDR 3.3
- GW8 BOU (H) · FDR 3
- GW9 CHE (A) · FDR 4
- GW10 AVL (H) · FDR 3
- GW11 LIV (A) · FDR 4
- GW12 BRE (H) · FDR 3
- GW13 NEW (A) · FDR 3
Wirtz · avg FDR 3.3
- GW8 BHA (H) · FDR 3
- GW9 ARS (H) · FDR 4
- GW10 CRY (A) · FDR 3
- GW11 MUN (H) · FDR 4
- GW12 EVE (A) · FDR 3
- GW13 SUN (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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