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Raya vs Pickford

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

Pickford currently has the edge on form (2.7 vs 1), while Raya leads on total points (131 vs 127). At £6.0m vs £5.6m, Pickford is the budget-friendly choice.

Raya
Raya
ARS ARS · Goalkeeper
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Pickford
Pickford
EVE EVE · Goalkeeper

Stats Comparison

Raya Stat Pickford
£6.0m Price £5.6m
131 Total Points 127
1.0 Form 2.7
4.0 Pts/Game 3.8
33.5% Ownership 13.5%
0 Goals 0
0 Assists 0
0.00 xG 0.00
0.06 xA 0.15
51.5 ICT Index 79.9
6 Bonus 11
2970 Minutes 2970
7,881 Net Transfers 7,109

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW34GW35GW36GW37GW38Avg
RayaARSARS NEW (H) FUL (H) WHU (A) BUR (H) CRY (A) 2.4
PickfordEVEEVE WHU (A) MCI (H) CRY (A) SUN (H) TOT (A) 2.6

Verdict

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

  • Form: Pickford is the in-form pick at 2.7 vs 1. Neither is on fire right now.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (2.4 vs 2.6). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Raya returns 21.8 points per £1m vs Pickford's 22.7. Pickford is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Level on goal involvements (0 G+A each).
  • Transfer trend: Raya has stronger transfer momentum (+7,881 net vs 7,109). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Raya is the template pick at 33.5% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Pickford (13.5%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Raya or Pickford?
Based on current form, Pickford has the edge with a form rating of 2.7. However, Raya has 131 total points vs Pickford's 127.
Should I pick Raya or Pickford for FPL?
Raya costs £6.0m with 33.5% ownership, while Pickford costs £5.6m with 13.5% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Raya vs Pickford: 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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