Pickford vs Pope
FPL Comparison · GW1 · Who to buy?
Buy Pickford over Pope this week.
Pickford edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (3.3).
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £5.5m | Price | ✓£5.0m |
| 9.2% | Ownership | 1.1% |
| 135✓ | Total points | 96 |
| 0 | Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Assists | ✓1 |
| 11✓ | Clean sheets | 7 |
| 11✓ | Bonus points | 3 |
| 0.0 | Form (last 30 days) | 0.0 |
| 0.0 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 0.0 |
| 3.3✓ | Next fixture xP | 2.6 |
| 20.3✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 16.4 |
| 0.0 | xG this season | ✓0.2 |
| 0.2✓ | xA this season | 0.0 |
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Pickford vs Pope — Common Questions
Should I buy Pickford or Pope in FPL?
Buy Pickford over Pope this week. Pickford edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (3.3). Pickford costs £5.5m and Pope costs £5.0m — the price gap is £0.5m.
Pickford or Pope — who should I captain GW1?
Onside recommends Pickford as the captain pick for GW1 (STRONG). Pickford edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (3.3).
How do Pickford and Pope compare statistically?
This season: Pickford has 0 goals + 0 assists (135 pts, £5.5m). Pope has 0 goals + 1 assists (96 pts, £5.0m). Pope lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Pickford or Pope?
GW1: Pickford plays vs CRY (D3) and Pope plays vs LIV (D4). Pickford has the easier fixture.
Do Pickford or Pope take set pieces?
Neither Pickford nor Pope are listed as primary set-piece takers in Onside's current data.
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