Barkley vs Gakpo
FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?
Buy Gakpo over Barkley this week.
Gakpo edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (3.5).
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £4.8m✓ | Price | £7.3m |
| 0.1% | Ownership | 5.6% |
| 51 | Total points | ✓129 |
| 3 | Goals | ✓7 |
| 1 | Assists | ✓5 |
| 5 | Bonus points | 5 |
| 3.0 | Form (last 30 days) | 3.0 |
| 2.8 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | ✓3.4 |
| 2.5 | Next fixture xP | ✓3.5 |
| 2.5 | 6-GW projected xP | ✓3.5 |
| 1.6 | xG this season | ✓8.1 |
| 1.2 | xA this season | ✓4.6 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
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Barkley vs Gakpo — Common Questions
Should I buy Barkley or Gakpo in FPL?
Buy Gakpo over Barkley this week. Gakpo edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (3.5). Barkley costs £4.8m and Gakpo costs £7.3m — the price gap is £2.5m.
Barkley or Gakpo — who should I captain GW38?
Onside recommends Gakpo as the captain pick for GW38 (STRONG). Gakpo edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (3.5).
How do Barkley and Gakpo compare statistically?
This season: Barkley has 3 goals + 1 assists (51 pts, £4.8m). Gakpo has 7 goals + 5 assists (129 pts, £7.3m). Gakpo lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Barkley or Gakpo?
GW38: Barkley plays @ MCI (D5) and Gakpo plays vs BRE (D3). Gakpo has the easier fixture.
Do Barkley or Gakpo take set pieces?
Neither Barkley nor Gakpo are listed as primary set-piece takers in Onside's current data.
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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.