Watkins vs Anderson
FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?
Buy Anderson over Watkins this week.
Anderson edges it on: stronger captain verdict (MUST CAPTAIN), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (8.5), better recent form (8.5).
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £8.7m | Price | ✓£5.6m |
| 13.4% | Ownership | 8.0% |
| 154 | Total points | ✓178 |
| 14✓ | Goals | 4 |
| 4 | Assists | ✓5 |
| 23✓ | Bonus points | 16 |
| 6.8 | Form (last 30 days) | ✓8.5 |
| 8.6✓ | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 7.2 |
| 6.3 | Next fixture xP | ✓8.5 |
| 6.3 | 6-GW projected xP | ✓8.5 |
| 14.2✓ | xG this season | 2.9 |
| 1.2 | xA this season | ✓4.4 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
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Watkins vs Anderson — Common Questions
Should I buy Watkins or Anderson in FPL?
Buy Anderson over Watkins this week. Anderson edges it on: stronger captain verdict (MUST CAPTAIN), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (8.5), better recent form (8.5). Watkins costs £8.7m and Anderson costs £5.6m — the price gap is £3.1m.
Watkins or Anderson — who should I captain GW38?
Onside recommends Anderson as the captain pick for GW38 (MUST CAPTAIN). Anderson edges it on: stronger captain verdict (MUST CAPTAIN), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (8.5), better recent form (8.5).
How do Watkins and Anderson compare statistically?
This season: Watkins has 14 goals + 4 assists (154 pts, £8.7m). Anderson has 4 goals + 5 assists (178 pts, £5.6m). Watkins lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Watkins or Anderson?
GW38: Watkins plays @ MCI (D5) and Anderson plays vs BOU (D3). Anderson has the easier fixture.
Do Watkins or Anderson take set pieces?
Watkins takes penalties for Aston Villa. Anderson does not take set pieces.
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