Watkins vs João Pedro
FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?
Buy Watkins over João Pedro 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 |
|---|---|---|
| £8.7m | Price | ✓£7.4m |
| 13.4% | Ownership | 37.6% |
| 154 | Total points | ✓176 |
| 14 | Goals | ✓15 |
| 4 | Assists | ✓9 |
| 23 | Bonus points | ✓30 |
| 6.8✓ | Form (last 30 days) | 2.5 |
| 8.6✓ | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 2.0 |
| 6.3✓ | Next fixture xP | 1.9 |
| 6.3✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 1.9 |
| 14.2 | xG this season | ✓14.3 |
| 1.2 | xA this season | ✓2.0 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
Upcoming Fixture Difficulty
Watkins vs João Pedro — Common Questions
Should I buy Watkins or João Pedro in FPL?
Buy Watkins over João Pedro this week. Watkins edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), higher projected xP (6.3), better recent form (6.8). Watkins costs £8.7m and João Pedro costs £7.4m — the price gap is £1.3m.
Watkins or João Pedro — 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 Watkins and João Pedro compare statistically?
This season: Watkins has 14 goals + 4 assists (154 pts, £8.7m). João Pedro has 15 goals + 9 assists (176 pts, £7.4m). João Pedro lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Watkins or João Pedro?
GW38: Watkins plays @ MCI (D5) and João Pedro plays @ SUN (D3). João Pedro has the easier fixture.
Do Watkins or João Pedro take set pieces?
Watkins takes penalties for Aston Villa. João Pedro does not take set pieces.
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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.