Saka vs Wirtz
FPL Comparison · GW1 · Who to buy?
Buy Saka over Wirtz this week.
Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (3.2).
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £9.5m | Price | ✓£7.5m |
| 11.1% | Ownership | 11.5% |
| 157✓ | Total points | 125 |
| 7✓ | Goals | 5 |
| 10✓ | Assists | 4 |
| 18✓ | Bonus points | 17 |
| 0.0 | Form (last 30 days) | 0.0 |
| 0.0 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 0.0 |
| 3.2✓ | Next fixture xP | 2.6 |
| 18.7✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 16.0 |
| 7.6✓ | xG this season | 6.8 |
| 7.2✓ | xA this season | 5.1 |
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Saka vs Wirtz — Common Questions
Should I buy Saka or Wirtz in FPL?
Buy Saka over Wirtz this week. Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (3.2). Saka costs £9.5m and Wirtz costs £7.5m — the price gap is £2.0m.
Saka or Wirtz — who should I captain GW1?
Onside recommends Saka as the captain pick for GW1 (STRONG). Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (3.2).
How do Saka and Wirtz compare statistically?
This season: Saka has 7 goals + 10 assists (157 pts, £9.5m). Wirtz has 5 goals + 4 assists (125 pts, £7.5m). Saka lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Saka or Wirtz?
GW1: Saka plays vs COV (D2) and Wirtz plays @ NEW (D3). Saka has the easier fixture.
Do Saka or Wirtz take set pieces?
Saka takes penalties and corners for Arsenal. Wirtz does not take set pieces.
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