Barkley vs Watkins
FPL Comparison · GW1 · Who to buy?
Buy Watkins over Barkley this week.
Watkins edges it on: higher projected xP (2.5).
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £5.0m✓ | Price | £8.0m |
| 0.1% | Ownership | 19.1% |
| 56 | Total points | ✓167 |
| 3 | Goals | ✓16 |
| 2 | Assists | ✓4 |
| 5 | Bonus points | ✓26 |
| 0.0 | Form (last 30 days) | 0.0 |
| 0.0 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 0.0 |
| 1.5 | Next fixture xP | ✓2.5 |
| 9.0 | 6-GW projected xP | ✓15.0 |
| 1.6 | xG this season | ✓15.4 |
| 1.3✓ | xA this season | 1.2 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
Upcoming Fixture Difficulty
Barkley vs Watkins — Common Questions
Should I buy Barkley or Watkins in FPL?
Buy Watkins over Barkley this week. Watkins edges it on: higher projected xP (2.5). Barkley costs £5.0m and Watkins costs £8.0m — the price gap is £3.0m.
Barkley or Watkins — who should I captain GW1?
Onside recommends Watkins as the captain pick for GW1 (AVOID). Watkins edges it on: higher projected xP (2.5).
How do Barkley and Watkins compare statistically?
This season: Barkley has 3 goals + 2 assists (56 pts, £5.0m). Watkins has 16 goals + 4 assists (167 pts, £8.0m). Watkins lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Barkley or Watkins?
GW1: Barkley plays @ BHA (D3) and Watkins plays @ BHA (D3). Both have the same fixture difficulty.
Do Barkley or Watkins take set pieces?
Barkley does not take set pieces. Watkins takes penalties for Aston Villa.
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