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Saliba vs Tarkowski

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

Tarkowski currently has the edge on form (3.3 vs 1), while Tarkowski leads on total points (146 vs 109). At £6.1m vs £5.7m, Tarkowski is the budget-friendly choice.

Saliba
Saliba
ARS ARS · Defender
VS
Tarkowski
Tarkowski
EVE EVE · Defender

Stats Comparison

Saliba Stat Tarkowski
£6.1m Price £5.7m
109 Total Points 146
1.0 Form 3.3
4.0 Pts/Game 4.6
13.7% Ownership 12.0%
1 Goals 1
0 Assists 1
0.88 xG 2.21
0.72 xA 1.32
71.9 ICT Index 131.9
9 Bonus 9
2254 Minutes 2880
9,373 Net Transfers 17,634

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW34GW35GW36GW37GW38Avg
SalibaARSARS NEW (H) FUL (H) WHU (A) BUR (H) CRY (A) 2.4
TarkowskiEVEEVE WHU (A) MCI (H) CRY (A) SUN (H) TOT (A) 2.6

Verdict

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

  • Form: Tarkowski is the in-form pick at 3.3 vs 1. Neither is on fire right now.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (2.4 vs 2.6). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Saliba returns 17.9 points per £1m vs Tarkowski's 25.6. Tarkowski is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Tarkowski has more goal involvements (2 vs 1 G+A). Expected stats favour Tarkowski on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Tarkowski has stronger transfer momentum (17,634 net vs 9,373). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (13.7% vs 12%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Saliba or Tarkowski?
Based on current form, Tarkowski has the edge with a form rating of 3.3. However, Saliba has 109 total points vs Tarkowski's 146.
Should I pick Saliba or Tarkowski for FPL?
Saliba costs £6.1m with 13.7% ownership, while Tarkowski costs £5.7m with 12.0% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Saliba vs Tarkowski: 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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