Watkins vs Tarkowski
FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?
Buy Watkins over Tarkowski 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 | ✓£5.8m |
| 13.4% | Ownership | 12.7% |
| 154 | Total points | ✓167 |
| 14✓ | Goals | 2 |
| 4✓ | Assists | 3 |
| 9 | Clean sheets | ✓11 |
| 23✓ | Bonus points | 12 |
| 6.8✓ | Form (last 30 days) | 5.2 |
| 8.6✓ | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 4.4 |
| 6.3✓ | Next fixture xP | 5.2 |
| 6.3✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 5.2 |
| 14.2✓ | xG this season | 2.5 |
| 1.2 | xA this season | ✓2.1 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
Upcoming Fixture Difficulty
Watkins vs Tarkowski — Common Questions
Should I buy Watkins or Tarkowski in FPL?
Buy Watkins over Tarkowski 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 Tarkowski costs £5.8m — the price gap is £2.9m.
Watkins or Tarkowski — 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 Tarkowski compare statistically?
This season: Watkins has 14 goals + 4 assists (154 pts, £8.7m). Tarkowski has 2 goals + 3 assists (167 pts, £5.8m). Watkins lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Watkins or Tarkowski?
GW38: Watkins plays @ MCI (D5) and Tarkowski plays @ TOT (D3). Tarkowski has the easier fixture.
Do Watkins or Tarkowski take set pieces?
Watkins takes penalties for Aston Villa. Tarkowski does not take set pieces.
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