Watkins vs Virgil
FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?
Buy Watkins over Virgil this week.
Watkins edges it on: higher projected xP (6.3), better recent form (6.8).
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £8.7m | Price | ✓£6.0m |
| 13.4% | Ownership | 30.5% |
| 154 | Total points | ✓173 |
| 14✓ | Goals | 6 |
| 4✓ | Assists | 1 |
| 9 | Clean sheets | ✓10 |
| 23✓ | Bonus points | 10 |
| 6.8✓ | Form (last 30 days) | 5.2 |
| 8.6✓ | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 5.8 |
| 6.3✓ | Next fixture xP | 5.7 |
| 6.3✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 5.7 |
| 14.2✓ | xG this season | 3.7 |
| 1.2 | xA this season | ✓1.3 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
Upcoming Fixture Difficulty
Watkins vs Virgil — Common Questions
Should I buy Watkins or Virgil in FPL?
Buy Watkins over Virgil this week. Watkins edges it on: higher projected xP (6.3), better recent form (6.8). Watkins costs £8.7m and Virgil costs £6.0m — the price gap is £2.7m.
Watkins or Virgil — who should I captain GW38?
Onside recommends Watkins as the captain pick for GW38 (STRONG). Watkins edges it on: higher projected xP (6.3), better recent form (6.8).
How do Watkins and Virgil compare statistically?
This season: Watkins has 14 goals + 4 assists (154 pts, £8.7m). Virgil has 6 goals + 1 assists (173 pts, £6.0m). Watkins lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Watkins or Virgil?
GW38: Watkins plays @ MCI (D5) and Virgil plays vs BRE (D3). Virgil has the easier fixture.
Do Watkins or Virgil take set pieces?
Watkins takes penalties for Aston Villa. Virgil does not take set pieces.
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