Wirtz vs Iwobi

FPL Comparison · GW1 · Who to buy?

Quick answer: Buy Wirtz over Iwobi this week. Wirtz edges it on: easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (2.6).

Buy Wirtz over Iwobi this week.

Wirtz edges it on: easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (2.6).

✓ Recommended pick
Wirtz
Liverpool
MID£7.5m11.5% owned
5
Goals
4
Assists
125
Points
Engine verdict:AVOID
Next: @ NEW · D3/5 · 2.6 xP
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Iwobi
Fulham
MID£5.5m0.9% owned
4
Goals
3
Assists
103
Points
Engine verdict:AVOID
Next: vs CHE · D4/5 · 2.0 xP
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Head-to-Head Stats

Wirtz (A) vs Iwobi (B) — ✓ marks the better value
AStatB
£7.5mPrice£5.5m
11.5%Ownership0.9%
125Total points103
5Goals4
4Assists3
17Bonus points13
0.0Form (last 30 days)0.0
0.0Avg pts last 5 GWs0.0
2.6Next fixture xP2.0
16.06-GW projected xP11.7
6.8xG this season1.9
5.1xA this season4.7

Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks

Wirtz
No history
Iwobi
No history

Upcoming Fixture Difficulty

Wirtz
NEW
NFO
IPS
FUL
BOU
MCI
Iwobi
CHE
SUN
CRY
LIV
MUN
IPS
Easy (D1–2) Medium (D3) Hard (D4) Very hard (D5)

Wirtz vs Iwobi — Common Questions

Should I buy Wirtz or Iwobi in FPL?

Buy Wirtz over Iwobi this week. Wirtz edges it on: easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (2.6). Wirtz costs £7.5m and Iwobi costs £5.5m — the price gap is £2.0m.

Wirtz or Iwobi — who should I captain GW1?

Onside recommends Wirtz as the captain pick for GW1 (AVOID). Wirtz edges it on: easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (2.6).

How do Wirtz and Iwobi compare statistically?

This season: Wirtz has 5 goals + 4 assists (125 pts, £7.5m). Iwobi has 4 goals + 3 assists (103 pts, £5.5m). Wirtz lead on goal involvements.

Who has the better fixture — Wirtz or Iwobi?

GW1: Wirtz plays @ NEW (D3) and Iwobi plays vs CHE (D4). Wirtz has the easier fixture.

Do Wirtz or Iwobi take set pieces?

Wirtz does not take set pieces. Iwobi takes free kicks for Fulham.

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