Raya vs Watkins
FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?
Buy Raya over Watkins this week.
Raya edges it on: stronger captain verdict (MUST CAPTAIN), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (8.8), better recent form (7.8).
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £6.2m✓ | Price | £8.7m |
| 36.5% | Ownership | 13.4% |
| 162✓ | Total points | 154 |
| 0 | Goals | ✓14 |
| 0 | Assists | ✓4 |
| 19✓ | Clean sheets | 9 |
| 11 | Bonus points | ✓23 |
| 7.8✓ | Form (last 30 days) | 6.8 |
| 6.4 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | ✓8.6 |
| 8.8✓ | Next fixture xP | 6.3 |
| 8.8✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 6.3 |
| 0.0 | xG this season | ✓14.2 |
| 0.1 | xA this season | ✓1.2 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
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Raya vs Watkins — Common Questions
Should I buy Raya or Watkins in FPL?
Buy Raya over Watkins this week. Raya edges it on: stronger captain verdict (MUST CAPTAIN), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (8.8), better recent form (7.8). Raya costs £6.2m and Watkins costs £8.7m — the price gap is £2.5m.
Raya or Watkins — who should I captain GW38?
Onside recommends Raya as the captain pick for GW38 (MUST CAPTAIN). Raya edges it on: stronger captain verdict (MUST CAPTAIN), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (8.8), better recent form (7.8).
How do Raya and Watkins compare statistically?
This season: Raya has 0 goals + 0 assists (162 pts, £6.2m). Watkins has 14 goals + 4 assists (154 pts, £8.7m). Watkins lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Raya or Watkins?
GW38: Raya plays @ CRY (D3) and Watkins plays @ MCI (D5). Raya has the easier fixture.
Do Raya or Watkins take set pieces?
Raya does not take set pieces. Watkins takes penalties for Aston Villa.
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