Who has better FPL fixtures — James or Gabriel?

James (Chelsea) has an average FDR of 3.2 over the next 5 games, while Gabriel (Arsenal) has 3.0. Gabriel has the easier upcoming run.

James vs Gabriel — FPL Comparison

Q: Should I pick James or Gabriel in FPL?

Gabriel edges it. With more total points, better recent form, better value for money, Gabriel (173pts, £7.2m) is the stronger pick right now. James does have higher xGI, but the overall data favours Gabriel for the immediate future.

Defender · Chelsea (£5.6m) vs Arsenal (£7.2m) · 2025/26

Head-to-Head Stats

James	Stat	Gabriel
113	Total Points	173
£5.6m	Price	£7.2m
1.3	Form	10.0
4.2	PPG	6.9
2	Goals	3
6	Assists	4
1.02	xG	1.90
3.15	xA	1.65
4.17	xGI	3.55
11	Bonus	25
479	BPS	593
1892	Minutes	2165
7.3%	Ownership	43.1%
103.8	ICT Index	99.2
8	Clean Sheets	14
3.2	Avg FDR (next 5)	3.0

Fixture Comparison (Next 5)

James (CHE)

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Avg FDR: 3.2

Gabriel (ARS)

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Avg FDR: 3.0

Value Analysis

James

Points per million: 20.2

PPG: 4.2

Price: £5.6m

Season points: 113

Gabriel

Points per million: 24.0

PPG: 6.9

Price: £7.2m

Season points: 173

Verdict: James or Gabriel?

Gabriel edges it. With more total points, better recent form, better value for money, Gabriel (173pts, £7.2m) is the stronger pick right now. James does have higher xGI, but the overall data favours Gabriel for the immediate future.

Pick James if: you want higher xGI and have £5.6m available

Pick Gabriel if: you prioritise more total points, better recent form, better value for money or need to save £-1.6m

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