Barkley vs Watkins
FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?
Buy Watkins over Barkley this week.
Watkins edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (6.3), better recent form (6.8).
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £4.8m✓ | Price | £8.7m |
| 0.1% | Ownership | 13.4% |
| 51 | Total points | ✓154 |
| 3 | Goals | ✓14 |
| 1 | Assists | ✓4 |
| 5 | Bonus points | ✓23 |
| 3.0 | Form (last 30 days) | ✓6.8 |
| 2.8 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | ✓8.6 |
| 2.5 | Next fixture xP | ✓6.3 |
| 2.5 | 6-GW projected xP | ✓6.3 |
| 1.6 | xG this season | ✓14.2 |
| 1.2✓ | 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: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (6.3), better recent form (6.8). Barkley costs £4.8m and Watkins costs £8.7m — the price gap is £3.9m.
Barkley or Watkins — who should I captain GW38?
Onside recommends Watkins as the captain pick for GW38 (STRONG). Watkins edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (6.3), better recent form (6.8).
How do Barkley and Watkins compare statistically?
This season: Barkley has 3 goals + 1 assists (51 pts, £4.8m). Watkins has 14 goals + 4 assists (154 pts, £8.7m). Watkins lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Barkley or Watkins?
GW38: Barkley plays @ MCI (D5) and Watkins plays @ MCI (D5). 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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