Mikel Merino Zazón

MID Arsenal £5.4m 0.8% owned Injured — Foot injury - Unknown return date

Merino — Key Stats 2025/26

Total Points

0.0

Form

£5.4m

Price (-0.6)

3.1

Pts/Game

0.8%

Ownership

0.57

Value Rating

Detailed Statistics

Stat	Value	Stat	Value
Goals	4	xG	2.99
Assists	3	xA	1.45
xGI	4.44	Bonus	5
Clean Sheets	4	Goals Conceded	9
Minutes	996	BPS	238
Yellow Cards	1	Red Cards	0
ICT Index	72.6	Threat	237.0
Influence	304.4	Creativity	187.0

Transfer Activity This Gameweek

+14

Transfers In

-708

Transfers Out

Net transfers: -694

Upcoming Fixtures

GW	Opponent	H/A	Difficulty
GW32	BOU	Home	3
GW33	MCI	Away	5
GW34	NEW	Home	3
GW35	FUL	Home	2
GW36	WHU	Away	2
GW37	BUR	Home	1
GW38	CRY	Away	3

Average difficulty (next 7): 2.7 — 3 green fixtures

Should You Buy Merino?

Reasons to Buy

3 of next 7 fixtures rated FDR 1-2 (green) — fixture swing incoming

Reasons to Avoid

Poor form (0.0) — returns have dried up in recent weeks
Currently injured (Foot injury - Unknown return date) — wait for update before transferring in

Wait. Merino is currently injured. Monitor recovery updates before making a move.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many FPL points does Merino have in 2025/26?

Merino has scored 66 FPL points in 2025/26, averaging 3.1 points per game across 996 minutes played.

What is Merino's FPL price?

Merino is currently priced at £5.4m in FPL. He started the season at £6.0m, a change of £-0.6m.

Should I buy Merino in FPL?

Merino has form of 0.0 and 3 favourable fixtures in the next 7 games. With 0.8% ownership and 4.44 xGI, you may want to consider alternatives. Check the full verdict above for detailed analysis.

What is Merino's xG and xA?

Merino's expected stats in 2025/26: 2.99 xG, 1.45 xA, and 4.44 xGI. His actual output is 4 goals and 3 assists.