Watkins vs Bowen
FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?
Buy Watkins over Bowen 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 | ✓£7.7m |
| 13.4% | Ownership | 13.1% |
| 154 | Total points | ✓175 |
| 14✓ | Goals | 8 |
| 4 | Assists | ✓12 |
| 23 | Bonus points | ✓25 |
| 6.8✓ | Form (last 30 days) | 4.0 |
| 8.6✓ | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 3.6 |
| 6.3✓ | Next fixture xP | 4.0 |
| 6.3✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 4.0 |
| 14.2✓ | xG this season | 7.0 |
| 1.2 | xA this season | ✓5.0 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
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Watkins vs Bowen — Common Questions
Should I buy Watkins or Bowen in FPL?
Buy Watkins over Bowen 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 Bowen costs £7.7m — the price gap is £1.0m.
Watkins or Bowen — 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 Bowen compare statistically?
This season: Watkins has 14 goals + 4 assists (154 pts, £8.7m). Bowen has 8 goals + 12 assists (175 pts, £7.7m). Bowen lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Watkins or Bowen?
GW38: Watkins plays @ MCI (D5) and Bowen plays vs LEE (D2). Bowen has the easier fixture.
Do Watkins or Bowen take set pieces?
Watkins takes penalties for Aston Villa. Bowen takes penalties and corners for West Ham.
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