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B.Fernandes vs M.Salah

Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.

M.Salah currently has the edge on form (6 vs 5), while B.Fernandes leads on total points (199 vs 115). At £10.3m vs £14.0m, B.Fernandes is the budget-friendly choice.

B.Fernandes
B.Fernandes
MUN MUN · Midfielder
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M.Salah
M.Salah
LIV LIV · Midfielder

Stats Comparison

B.Fernandes Stat M.Salah
£10.3m Price £14.0m
199 Total Points 115
5.0 Form 6.0
6.6 Pts/Game 4.8
45.4% Ownership 14.4%
8 Goals 7
19 Assists 6
10.38 xG 7.89
9.60 xA 4.88
320.5 ICT Index 192.0
36 Bonus 10
2615 Minutes 1997
25,464 Net Transfers 6,779

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW34GW35GW36GW37GW38Avg
B.FernandesMUNMUN BRE (H) LIV (H) SUN (A) NFO (H) BHA (A) 3.0
M.SalahLIVLIV CRY (H) MUN (A) CHE (H) AVL (A) BRE (H) 3.4

Verdict

B.Fernandes gets the edge. While both are strong midfielder options, B.Fernandes currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.

  • Form: M.Salah is the in-form pick at 6 vs 5. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: B.Fernandes has the easier upcoming run (avg FDR 3.0 vs 3.4). A noticeable advantage that could translate to returns.
  • Value: B.Fernandes returns 19.3 points per £1m vs M.Salah's 8.2. B.Fernandes is the better value pick, and the £3.7m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: B.Fernandes has more goal involvements (27 vs 13 G+A). Expected stats also back B.Fernandes on xG.
  • Transfer trend: B.Fernandes has stronger transfer momentum (+25,464 net vs 6,779). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: B.Fernandes is the template pick at 45.4% — safe but offers limited rank gains. M.Salah (14.4%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, B.Fernandes or M.Salah?
Based on current form, M.Salah has the edge with a form rating of 6. However, B.Fernandes has 199 total points vs M.Salah's 115.
Should I pick B.Fernandes or M.Salah for FPL?
B.Fernandes costs £10.3m with 45.4% ownership, while M.Salah costs £14.0m with 14.4% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
B.Fernandes vs M.Salah: who has better fixtures?
Check the fixture difficulty comparison below. The player with more green (easy) fixtures in the next 6 gameweeks has a schedule advantage.

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