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B.Fernandes vs Palmer

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

B.Fernandes currently has the edge on form (5 vs 2), while B.Fernandes leads on total points (199 vs 102). At £10.3m vs £10.5m, B.Fernandes is the budget-friendly choice.

B.Fernandes
B.Fernandes
MUN MUN · Midfielder
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Palmer
Palmer
CHE CHE · Midfielder

Stats Comparison

B.Fernandes Stat Palmer
£10.3m Price £10.5m
199 Total Points 102
5.0 Form 2.0
6.6 Pts/Game 4.6
45.4% Ownership 18.6%
8 Goals 9
19 Assists 2
10.38 xG 9.21
9.60 xA 2.14
320.5 ICT Index 128.6
36 Bonus 9
2615 Minutes 1596
25,464 Net Transfers -34,384

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW34GW35GW36GW37GW38Avg
B.FernandesMUNMUN BRE (H) LIV (H) SUN (A) NFO (H) BHA (A) 3.0
PalmerCHECHE BHA (A) NFO (H) LIV (A) TOT (H) SUN (A) 3.0

Verdict

B.Fernandes is the clear pick. B.Fernandes dominates this matchup across nearly every metric — form, fixtures, and output all favour the switch if you currently own Palmer.

  • Form: B.Fernandes is the in-form pick at 5 vs 2. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: B.Fernandes returns 19.3 points per £1m vs Palmer's 9.7. B.Fernandes is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: B.Fernandes has more goal involvements (27 vs 11 G+A). Expected stats also back B.Fernandes on xG.
  • Transfer trend: B.Fernandes has stronger transfer momentum (+25,464 net vs -34,384). 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. Palmer (18.6%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, B.Fernandes or Palmer?
Based on current form, B.Fernandes has the edge with a form rating of 5. However, B.Fernandes has 199 total points vs Palmer's 102.
Should I pick B.Fernandes or Palmer for FPL?
B.Fernandes costs £10.3m with 45.4% ownership, while Palmer costs £10.5m with 18.6% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
B.Fernandes vs Palmer: 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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