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João Pedro vs Mateta

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

Mateta currently has the edge on form (6 vs 1), while João Pedro leads on total points (166 vs 97). At £7.7m vs £7.5m, Mateta is the budget-friendly choice.

João Pedro
João Pedro
CHE CHE · Forward
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Mateta
Mateta
CRY CRY · Forward

Stats Comparison

João Pedro Stat Mateta
£7.7m Price £7.5m
166 Total Points 97
1.0 Form 6.0
5.2 Pts/Game 3.9
49.6% Ownership 7.3%
14 Goals 10
9 Assists 0
13.69 xG 13.07
1.89 xA 1.26
198.2 ICT Index 131.6
28 Bonus 12
2388 Minutes 1959
-103,490 Net Transfers 15,537

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW33GW35GW36GW37GW38Avg
João PedroCHECHE BHA (A) NFO (H) LIV (A) TOT (H) SUN (A) 3.0
MatetaCRYCRY WHU (H) LIV (A) BOU (A) EVE (H) BRE (A) ARS (H) 3.2

Verdict

João Pedro gets the edge. While both are strong forward options, João Pedro currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.

  • Form: Mateta is the in-form pick at 6 vs 1. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.2). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: João Pedro returns 21.6 points per £1m vs Mateta's 12.9. João Pedro is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: João Pedro has more goal involvements (23 vs 10 G+A). Expected stats also back João Pedro on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Mateta has stronger transfer momentum (15,537 net vs -103,490). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: João Pedro is the template pick at 49.6% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Mateta (7.3%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, João Pedro or Mateta?
Based on current form, Mateta has the edge with a form rating of 6. However, João Pedro has 166 total points vs Mateta's 97.
Should I pick João Pedro or Mateta for FPL?
João Pedro costs £7.7m with 49.6% ownership, while Mateta costs £7.5m with 7.3% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
João Pedro vs Mateta: 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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