Lacroix vs Bowen

FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?

Quick answer: Buy Bowen over Lacroix this week. Bowen edges it on: stronger captain verdict (DIFFERENTIAL), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (4.0), better recent form (4.0).

Buy Bowen over Lacroix this week.

Bowen edges it on: stronger captain verdict (DIFFERENTIAL), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (4.0), better recent form (4.0).

Lacroix
Crystal Palace
DEF£5.2m7.5% owned
1
Goals
2
Assists
154
Points
Engine verdict:AVOID
Next: vs ARS · D4/5 · 1.2 xP
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✓ Recommended pick
Bowen
West Ham
FWD£7.7m13.1% owned
8
Goals
12
Assists
175
Points
Engine verdict:DIFFERENTIAL
Next: vs LEE · D2/5 · 4.0 xP
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Head-to-Head Stats

Lacroix (A) vs Bowen (B) — ✓ marks the better value
AStatB
£5.2mPrice£7.7m
7.5%Ownership13.1%
154Total points175
1Goals8
2Assists12
11Clean sheets7
11Bonus points25
2.2Form (last 30 days)4.0
2.2Avg pts last 5 GWs3.6
1.2Next fixture xP4.0
1.26-GW projected xP4.0
2.5xG this season7.0
0.8xA this season5.0

Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks

Lacroix
3
2
1
3
2
Bowen
2
10
2
2
2

Upcoming Fixture Difficulty

Lacroix
ARS
Bowen
LEE
Easy (D1–2) Medium (D3) Hard (D4) Very hard (D5)

Lacroix vs Bowen — Common Questions

Should I buy Lacroix or Bowen in FPL?

Buy Bowen over Lacroix this week. Bowen edges it on: stronger captain verdict (DIFFERENTIAL), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (4.0), better recent form (4.0). Lacroix costs £5.2m and Bowen costs £7.7m — the price gap is £2.5m.

Lacroix or Bowen — who should I captain GW38?

Onside recommends Bowen as the captain pick for GW38 (DIFFERENTIAL). Bowen edges it on: stronger captain verdict (DIFFERENTIAL), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (4.0), better recent form (4.0).

How do Lacroix and Bowen compare statistically?

This season: Lacroix has 1 goals + 2 assists (154 pts, £5.2m). Bowen has 8 goals + 12 assists (175 pts, £7.7m). Bowen lead on goal involvements.

Who has the better fixture — Lacroix or Bowen?

GW38: Lacroix plays vs ARS (D4) and Bowen plays vs LEE (D2). Bowen has the easier fixture.

Do Lacroix or Bowen take set pieces?

Lacroix does not take set pieces. Bowen takes penalties and corners for West Ham.

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Comparison data sourced from Fantasy Premier League API. Verdicts computed by the Onside v5 engine with Monte Carlo simulation. Refreshes every hour via ISR.