Who has better FPL fixtures — Ballard or Senesi?

Ballard (Sunderland) has an average FDR of 2.8 over the next 5 games, while Senesi (Bournemouth) has 3.4. Ballard has the easier upcoming run.

Ballard vs Senesi — FPL Comparison

Q: Should I pick Ballard or Senesi in FPL?

Senesi edges it. With more total points, better recent form, higher xGI, Senesi (137pts, £5.1m) is the stronger pick right now. Ballard does have easier upcoming fixtures, but the overall data favours Senesi for the immediate future.

Defender · Sunderland (£4.7m) vs Bournemouth (£5.1m) · 2025/26

Head-to-Head Stats

Ballard	Stat	Senesi
118	Total Points	137
£4.7m	Price	£5.1m
4.3	Form	7.3
4.5	PPG	4.6
2	Goals	0
2	Assists	4
2.42	xG	1.40
0.58	xA	4.09
3.00	xGI	5.49
9	Bonus	11
363	BPS	443
2004	Minutes	2658
3.7%	Ownership	19.9%
116.9	ICT Index	140.7
6	Clean Sheets	9
2.8	Avg FDR (next 5)	3.4

Fixture Comparison (Next 5)

Ballard (SUN)

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Avg FDR: 2.8

Senesi (BOU)

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Avg FDR: 3.4

Value Analysis

Ballard

Points per million: 25.1

PPG: 4.5

Price: £4.7m

Season points: 118

Senesi

Points per million: 26.9

PPG: 4.6

Price: £5.1m

Season points: 137

Verdict: Ballard or Senesi?

Senesi edges it. With more total points, better recent form, higher xGI, Senesi (137pts, £5.1m) is the stronger pick right now. Ballard does have easier upcoming fixtures, but the overall data favours Senesi for the immediate future.

Pick Ballard if: you want easier upcoming fixtures and have £4.7m available

Pick Senesi if: you prioritise more total points, better recent form, higher xGI or need to save £-0.4m

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