Watkins vs Lacroix
FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?
Buy Watkins over Lacroix 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 | ✓£5.2m |
| 13.4% | Ownership | 7.5% |
| 154 | Total points | 154 |
| 14✓ | Goals | 1 |
| 4✓ | Assists | 2 |
| 9 | Clean sheets | ✓11 |
| 23✓ | Bonus points | 11 |
| 6.8✓ | Form (last 30 days) | 2.2 |
| 8.6✓ | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 2.2 |
| 6.3✓ | Next fixture xP | 1.2 |
| 6.3✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 1.2 |
| 14.2✓ | xG this season | 2.5 |
| 1.2✓ | xA this season | 0.8 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
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Watkins vs Lacroix — Common Questions
Should I buy Watkins or Lacroix in FPL?
Buy Watkins over Lacroix 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 Lacroix costs £5.2m — the price gap is £3.5m.
Watkins or Lacroix — 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 Lacroix compare statistically?
This season: Watkins has 14 goals + 4 assists (154 pts, £8.7m). Lacroix has 1 goals + 2 assists (154 pts, £5.2m). Watkins lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Watkins or Lacroix?
GW38: Watkins plays @ MCI (D5) and Lacroix plays vs ARS (D4). Lacroix has the easier fixture.
Do Watkins or Lacroix take set pieces?
Watkins takes penalties for Aston Villa. Lacroix does not take set pieces.
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