Watkins vs Calvert-Lewin

FPL Comparison · GW1 · Who to buy?

Quick answer: Buy Watkins over Calvert-Lewin this week. Watkins edges it on: higher projected xP (2.5).

Buy Watkins over Calvert-Lewin this week.

Watkins edges it on: higher projected xP (2.5).

✓ Recommended pick
Watkins
Aston Villa
FWD£8.0m12.7% owned
16
Goals
4
Assists
167
Points
Engine verdict:AVOID
Next: @ BHA · D3/5 · 2.5 xP
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FWD£6.0m24.3% owned
14
Goals
2
Assists
142
Points
Engine verdict:AVOID
Next: @ NFO · D3/5 · 2.0 xP
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Head-to-Head Stats

Watkins (A) vs Calvert-Lewin (B) — ✓ marks the better value
AStatB
£8.0mPrice£6.0m
12.7%Ownership24.3%
167Total points142
16Goals14
4Assists2
26Bonus points20
0.0Form (last 30 days)0.0
0.0Avg pts last 5 GWs0.0
2.5Next fixture xP2.0
15.06-GW projected xP11.7
15.4xG this season15.6
1.2xA this season1.1

Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks

Watkins
No history
Calvert-Lewin
No history

Upcoming Fixture Difficulty

Watkins
BHA
ARS
HUL
NFO
TOT
BRE
Calvert-Lewin
NFO
BRE
BHA
NEW
CRY
ARS
Easy (D1–2) Medium (D3) Hard (D4) Very hard (D5)

Watkins vs Calvert-Lewin — Common Questions

Should I buy Watkins or Calvert-Lewin in FPL?

Buy Watkins over Calvert-Lewin this week. Watkins edges it on: higher projected xP (2.5). Watkins costs £8.0m and Calvert-Lewin costs £6.0m — the price gap is £2.0m.

Watkins or Calvert-Lewin — who should I captain GW1?

Onside recommends Watkins as the captain pick for GW1 (AVOID). Watkins edges it on: higher projected xP (2.5).

How do Watkins and Calvert-Lewin compare statistically?

This season: Watkins has 16 goals + 4 assists (167 pts, £8.0m). Calvert-Lewin has 14 goals + 2 assists (142 pts, £6.0m). Watkins lead on goal involvements.

Who has the better fixture — Watkins or Calvert-Lewin?

GW1: Watkins plays @ BHA (D3) and Calvert-Lewin plays @ NFO (D3). Both have the same fixture difficulty.

Do Watkins or Calvert-Lewin take set pieces?

Watkins takes penalties for Aston Villa. Calvert-Lewin does not take set pieces.

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