Daniel Ballard
DEF Sunderland £4.7m 3.7% owned Doubtful — Hamstring injury - 75% chance of playing
Ballard — Key Stats 2025/26
118
Total Points
4.3
Form
£4.7m
Price (+0.2)
4.5
Pts/Game
3.7%
Ownership
0.96
Value Rating
Detailed Statistics
| Stat | Value | Stat | Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goals | 2 | xG | 2.42 |
| Assists | 2 | xA | 0.58 |
| xGI | 3.00 | Bonus | 9 |
| Clean Sheets | 6 | Goals Conceded | 28 |
| Minutes | 2,004 | BPS | 363 |
| Yellow Cards | 3 | Red Cards | 0 |
| ICT Index | 116.9 | Threat | 353.0 |
| Influence | 637.4 | Creativity | 177.3 |
Transfer Activity This Gameweek
+869
Transfers In
-13,359
Transfers Out
Net transfers: -12,490
Upcoming Fixtures
| GW | Opponent | H/A | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| GW32 | TOT | Home | 3 |
| GW33 | AVL | Away | 4 |
| GW34 | NFO | Home | 2 |
| GW35 | WOL | Away | 2 |
| GW36 | MUN | Home | 3 |
| GW37 | EVE | Away | 3 |
| GW38 | CHE | Home | 3 |
Average difficulty (next 7): 2.9 — 2 green fixtures
Should You Buy Ballard?
Reasons to Buy
- Solid form (4.3) — consistent returns recently
- Strong value at £4.7m — 4.5 PPG makes him one of the better-value DEFs
- Low ownership (3.7%) with good form — differential potential
Reasons to Avoid
- Flagged as doubtful (Hamstring injury - 75% chance of playing) — monitor press conferences
Buy. Ballard ticks multiple boxes right now — form, fixtures, and value all align. At 3.7% ownership, there's still differential upside.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many FPL points does Ballard have in 2025/26?
Ballard has scored 118 FPL points in 2025/26, averaging 4.5 points per game across 2004 minutes played.
What is Ballard's FPL price?
Ballard is currently priced at £4.7m in FPL. He started the season at £4.5m, a change of £0.2m.
Should I buy Ballard in FPL?
Ballard has form of 4.3 and 2 favourable fixtures in the next 7 games. With 3.7% ownership and 3.00 xGI, he looks a strong pick. Check the full verdict above for detailed analysis.
How many clean sheets does Ballard have?
Ballard has kept 6 clean sheets in 2025/26, conceding 28 goals.
What is Ballard's xG and xA?
Ballard's expected stats in 2025/26: 2.42 xG, 0.58 xA, and 3.00 xGI. His actual output is 2 goals and 2 assists.
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