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João Pedro vs Richarlison

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

Richarlison currently has the edge on form (1.3 vs 1), while João Pedro leads on total points (166 vs 95). At £7.7m vs £6.3m, Richarlison is the budget-friendly choice.

João Pedro
João Pedro
CHE CHE · Forward
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Richarlison
Richarlison
TOT TOT · Forward

Stats Comparison

João Pedro Stat Richarlison
£7.7m Price £6.3m
166 Total Points 95
1.0 Form 1.3
5.2 Pts/Game 3.5
49.6% Ownership 5.6%
14 Goals 9
9 Assists 3
13.69 xG 6.51
1.89 xA 1.27
198.2 ICT Index 133.6
28 Bonus 13
2388 Minutes 1562
-103,490 Net Transfers 1,494

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW33GW35GW36GW37GW38Avg
João PedroCHECHE BHA (A) NFO (H) LIV (A) TOT (H) SUN (A) 3.0
RicharlisonTOTTOT WOL (A) AVL (A) LEE (H) CHE (A) EVE (H) 2.8

Verdict

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

  • Form: Richarlison is the in-form pick at 1.3 vs 1. Neither is on fire right now.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 2.8). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: João Pedro returns 21.6 points per £1m vs Richarlison's 15.1. João Pedro is the better value pick, and the £1.4m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: João Pedro has more goal involvements (23 vs 12 G+A). Expected stats also back João Pedro on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Richarlison has stronger transfer momentum (1,494 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. Richarlison (5.6%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, João Pedro or Richarlison?
Based on current form, Richarlison has the edge with a form rating of 1.3. However, João Pedro has 166 total points vs Richarlison's 95.
Should I pick João Pedro or Richarlison for FPL?
João Pedro costs £7.7m with 49.6% ownership, while Richarlison costs £6.3m with 5.6% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
João Pedro vs Richarlison: 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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