Mateta vs Thiago
FPL Comparison · GW3 · Who to buy?
Buy Thiago over Mateta this week.
Thiago edges it on: stronger captain verdict (AVOID), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (1.0).
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Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £6.5m✓ | Price | £8.0m |
| 3.8% | Ownership | 15.4% |
| 2 | Total points | 2 |
| 0 | Goals | 0 |
| 0 | Assists | 0 |
| 0 | Bonus points | 0 |
| 1.0 | Form (last 30 days) | 1.0 |
| 1.0 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 1.0 |
| 0.0 | Next fixture xP | ✓1.0 |
| 0.0 | 6-GW projected xP | ✓5.9 |
| 0.7 | xG this season | ✓1.8 |
| 0.0 | xA this season | ✓0.1 |
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Mateta vs Thiago — Common Questions
Should I buy Mateta or Thiago in FPL?
Buy Thiago over Mateta this week. Thiago edges it on: stronger captain verdict (AVOID), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (1.0). Mateta costs £6.5m and Thiago costs £8.0m — the price gap is £1.5m.
Mateta or Thiago — who should I captain GW3?
Neither is a captain pick for GW3. Thiago is the better of the two overall — Thiago edges it on: stronger captain verdict (AVOID), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (1.0). — but the armband is better spent on a higher-projected player.
How do Mateta and Thiago compare statistically?
This season: Mateta has 0 goals + 0 assists (2 pts, £6.5m). Thiago has 0 goals + 0 assists (2 pts, £8.0m). Both players lead equally on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Mateta or Thiago?
GW3: Mateta plays @ FUL (D3) and Thiago plays vs SUN (D2). Thiago has the easier fixture.
Do Mateta or Thiago take set pieces?
Mateta takes penalties for Crystal Palace. Thiago takes penalties for Brentford.
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