Saka vs Mbeumo

FPL Comparison · GW1 · Who to buy?

Quick answer: Buy Saka over Mbeumo this week. Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (3.2).

Buy Saka over Mbeumo this week.

Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (3.2).

✓ Recommended pick
Saka
Arsenal
MID£9.5m11.1% owned
7
Goals
10
Assists
157
Points
Engine verdict:STRONG
Next: vs COV · D2/5 · 3.2 xP
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Mbeumo
Man Utd
MID£8.0m13.4% owned
11
Goals
3
Assists
148
Points
Engine verdict:AVOID
Next: @ HUL · D2/5 · 2.8 xP
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Head-to-Head Stats

Saka (A) vs Mbeumo (B) — ✓ marks the better value
AStatB
£9.5mPrice£8.0m
11.1%Ownership13.4%
157Total points148
7Goals11
10Assists3
18Bonus points16
0.0Form (last 30 days)0.0
0.0Avg pts last 5 GWs0.0
3.2Next fixture xP2.8
18.76-GW projected xP16.8
7.6xG this season12.0
7.2xA this season5.0

Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks

Saka
No history
Mbeumo
No history

Upcoming Fixture Difficulty

Saka
COV
AVL
CHE
SUN
BHA
LEE
Mbeumo
HUL
IPS
EVE
MCI
FUL
TOT
Easy (D1–2) Medium (D3) Hard (D4) Very hard (D5)

Saka vs Mbeumo — Common Questions

Should I buy Saka or Mbeumo in FPL?

Buy Saka over Mbeumo this week. Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (3.2). Saka costs £9.5m and Mbeumo costs £8.0m — the price gap is £1.5m.

Saka or Mbeumo — who should I captain GW1?

Onside recommends Saka as the captain pick for GW1 (STRONG). Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (3.2).

How do Saka and Mbeumo compare statistically?

This season: Saka has 7 goals + 10 assists (157 pts, £9.5m). Mbeumo has 11 goals + 3 assists (148 pts, £8.0m). Saka lead on goal involvements.

Who has the better fixture — Saka or Mbeumo?

GW1: Saka plays vs COV (D2) and Mbeumo plays @ HUL (D2). Both have the same fixture difficulty.

Do Saka or Mbeumo take set pieces?

Saka takes penalties and corners for Arsenal. Mbeumo does not take set pieces.

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