Who has better FPL fixtures — Van Hecke or Tarkowski?

Van Hecke (Brighton) has an average FDR of 2.8 over the next 5 games, while Tarkowski (Everton) has 3.2. Van Hecke has the easier upcoming run.

Van Hecke vs Tarkowski — FPL Comparison

Q: Should I pick Van Hecke or Tarkowski in FPL?

Tarkowski edges it. With more total points, better recent form, Tarkowski (142pts, £5.7m) is the stronger pick right now. Van Hecke does have easier upcoming fixtures, but the overall data favours Tarkowski for the immediate future.

Defender · Brighton (£4.5m) vs Everton (£5.7m) · 2025/26

Head-to-Head Stats

Van Hecke	Stat	Tarkowski
120	Total Points	142
£4.5m	Price	£5.7m
5.0	Form	7.0
4.1	PPG	4.7
3	Goals	1
2	Assists	1
2.18	xG	2.08
1.16	xA	1.32
3.33	xGI	3.40
8	Bonus	9
465	BPS	511
2580	Minutes	2700
5.1%	Ownership	11.5%
126.0	ICT Index	124.4
7	Clean Sheets	11
2.8	Avg FDR (next 5)	3.2

Fixture Comparison (Next 5)

Van Hecke (BHA)

BURTOTCHENEWWOL

Avg FDR: 2.8

Tarkowski (EVE)

BRELIVWHUMCICRY

Avg FDR: 3.2

Value Analysis

Van Hecke

Points per million: 26.7

PPG: 4.1

Price: £4.5m

Season points: 120

Tarkowski

Points per million: 24.9

PPG: 4.7

Price: £5.7m

Season points: 142

Verdict: Van Hecke or Tarkowski?

Tarkowski edges it. With more total points, better recent form, Tarkowski (142pts, £5.7m) is the stronger pick right now. Van Hecke does have easier upcoming fixtures, but the overall data favours Tarkowski for the immediate future.

Pick Van Hecke if: you want easier upcoming fixtures and have £4.5m available

Pick Tarkowski if: you prioritise more total points, better recent form or need to save £-1.2m

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