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Should I Buy Palmer?

Data-driven buy/hold/sell analysis for FPL 2025/26.

Palmer (Midfielder, £10.3m) is the 42nd highest-scoring midfielder in FPL 2025/26 with 114 points — a reliable FPL asset. Our algorithm rates this transfer as HOLD with 45% confidence.

Palmer
HOLD
Confidence: 45%
CHE Chelsea · Midfielder · £10.3m

Key Metrics

5.0
Current Form
114
Total Points
12.6%
Ownership
4.4
Pts/Game
0
Net Transfers
3.0
Avg FDR (Next 6)

Upcoming Fixtures

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Alternatives

Similar-priced midfielders to consider instead.

PlayerClubPriceFormPointsOwned
B.FernandesB.Fernandes MUNMUN £10.4m 14.0 235 48.0%
SakaSaka ARSARS £10.0m 0.0 157 11.6%

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Analyst Notes

Returns magnet: 10 goals this season. Palmer consistently delivers attacking returns that keep the points ticking over.

How We Calculate This

Transfer recommendations factor in form trajectory over the last 5 gameweeks, fixture swing across the next 6 matches (avg FDR: 3.0), price change probability based on net transfer volume (0 this GW), and ownership trends among all managers. The buy score combines current form, points per 90 minutes, fixture difficulty, and transfer momentum into a 0–100 confidence rating. Alternatives are filtered to the same position within ±£1.5m of Palmer's price and ranked by recent form. All data sourced from the official FPL API, refreshed every 3 hours.

Frequently Asked Questions

Should I buy Palmer in FPL?
Our analysis gives Palmer a HOLD rating (45/100). Current form: 5.0, price: £10.3m, ownership: 12.6%.
Will Palmer rise in FPL price?
Palmer has net 0 transfers out, suggesting price could drop.
Who should I get instead of Palmer?
Top alternatives at similar price: B.Fernandes (£10.4m, form: 14.0), Saka (£10.0m, form: 0.0).
Is Palmer worth a transfer hit in FPL?
At a 45% rating, Palmer is a reasonable free transfer but probably not worth a -4 hit unless you have no other fires to fight.
Is Palmer a good FPL differential?
At 12.6% ownership, Palmer is a moderate differential — not template but not a huge risk either.
What are Palmer's upcoming fixtures?
Palmer's next 6 fixtures have an average difficulty of 3.0 out of 5. A mixed fixture run — timing your transfer carefully matters.
What is Palmer's expected minutes risk?
Palmer has played 1954 minutes this season. He is a regular starter with minimal rotation risk.

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