Who has better FPL fixtures — Ballard or Tarkowski?

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

Ballard vs Tarkowski — FPL Comparison

Q: Should I pick Ballard or Tarkowski in FPL?

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

Defender · Sunderland (£4.7m) vs Everton (£5.7m) · 2025/26

Head-to-Head Stats

Ballard	Stat	Tarkowski
118	Total Points	142
£4.7m	Price	£5.7m
4.3	Form	7.0
4.5	PPG	4.7
2	Goals	1
2	Assists	1
2.42	xG	2.08
0.58	xA	1.32
3.00	xGI	3.40
9	Bonus	9
363	BPS	511
2004	Minutes	2700
3.7%	Ownership	11.5%
116.9	ICT Index	124.4
6	Clean Sheets	11
2.8	Avg FDR (next 5)	3.2

Fixture Comparison (Next 5)

Ballard (SUN)

TOTAVLNFOWOLMUN

Avg FDR: 2.8

Tarkowski (EVE)

BRELIVWHUMCICRY

Avg FDR: 3.2

Value Analysis

Ballard

Points per million: 25.1

PPG: 4.5

Price: £4.7m

Season points: 118

Tarkowski

Points per million: 24.9

PPG: 4.7

Price: £5.7m

Season points: 142

Verdict: Ballard or Tarkowski?

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

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

Pick Tarkowski if: you prioritise more total points, better recent form, higher xGI or need to save £-1.0m

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