Watkins vs O'Reilly
FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?
Buy Watkins over O'Reilly 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 | ✓£5.3m |
| 13.4% | Ownership | 19.6% |
| 154 | Total points | ✓160 |
| 14✓ | Goals | 5 |
| 4 | Assists | 4 |
| 9 | Clean sheets | ✓14 |
| 23✓ | Bonus points | 10 |
| 6.8✓ | Form (last 30 days) | 2.8 |
| 8.6✓ | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 2.8 |
| 6.3✓ | Next fixture xP | 3.3 |
| 6.3✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 3.3 |
| 14.2✓ | xG this season | 6.1 |
| 1.2 | xA this season | ✓2.7 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
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Watkins vs O'Reilly — Common Questions
Should I buy Watkins or O'Reilly in FPL?
Buy Watkins over O'Reilly this week. Watkins edges it on: higher projected xP (6.3), better recent form (6.8). Watkins costs £8.7m and O'Reilly costs £5.3m — the price gap is £3.4m.
Watkins or O'Reilly — 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 O'Reilly compare statistically?
This season: Watkins has 14 goals + 4 assists (154 pts, £8.7m). O'Reilly has 5 goals + 4 assists (160 pts, £5.3m). Watkins lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Watkins or O'Reilly?
GW38: Watkins plays @ MCI (D5) and O'Reilly plays vs AVL (D3). O'Reilly has the easier fixture.
Do Watkins or O'Reilly take set pieces?
Watkins takes penalties for Aston Villa. O'Reilly does not take set pieces.
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