Virgil vs Bowen
FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?
Buy Virgil over Bowen this week.
Virgil edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (5.7), better recent form (5.2).
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £6.0m✓ | Price | £7.7m |
| 30.5% | Ownership | 13.1% |
| 173 | Total points | ✓175 |
| 6 | Goals | ✓8 |
| 1 | Assists | ✓12 |
| 10✓ | Clean sheets | 7 |
| 10 | Bonus points | ✓25 |
| 5.2✓ | Form (last 30 days) | 4.0 |
| 5.8✓ | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 3.6 |
| 5.7✓ | Next fixture xP | 4.0 |
| 5.7✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 4.0 |
| 3.7 | xG this season | ✓7.0 |
| 1.3 | xA this season | ✓5.0 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
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Virgil vs Bowen — Common Questions
Should I buy Virgil or Bowen in FPL?
Buy Virgil over Bowen this week. Virgil edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (5.7), better recent form (5.2). Virgil costs £6.0m and Bowen costs £7.7m — the price gap is £1.7m.
Virgil or Bowen — who should I captain GW38?
Onside recommends Virgil as the captain pick for GW38 (STRONG). Virgil edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (5.7), better recent form (5.2).
How do Virgil and Bowen compare statistically?
This season: Virgil has 6 goals + 1 assists (173 pts, £6.0m). Bowen has 8 goals + 12 assists (175 pts, £7.7m). Bowen lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Virgil or Bowen?
GW38: Virgil plays vs BRE (D3) and Bowen plays vs LEE (D2). Bowen has the easier fixture.
Do Virgil or Bowen take set pieces?
Virgil does not take set pieces. Bowen takes penalties and corners for West Ham.
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