Watkins vs João Pedro

FPL Comparison · GW1 · Who to buy?

Quick answer: Watkins and João Pedro are very closely rated this week. Both players score similarly on the Onside engine — captain verdict, fixture, and form are all within margin. Consider price and ownership when deciding.
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Watkins and João Pedro are very closely rated this week.

Both players score similarly on the Onside engine — captain verdict, fixture, and form are all within margin. Consider price and ownership when deciding.

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£7.5m48.1% owned
15
Goals
9
Assists
177
Points
Engine verdict:AVOID
Next: @ FUL · D3/5 · 2.3 xP
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Head-to-Head Stats

Watkins (A) vs João Pedro (B) — ✓ marks the better value
AStatB
£8.0mPrice£7.5m
12.7%Ownership48.1%
167Total points177
16Goals15
4Assists9
26Bonus points30
0.0Form (last 30 days)0.0
0.0Avg pts last 5 GWs0.0
2.5Next fixture xP2.3
15.06-GW projected xP13.7
15.4xG this season14.9
1.2xA this season2.0

Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks

Watkins
No history
João Pedro
No history

Upcoming Fixture Difficulty

Watkins
BHA
ARS
HUL
NFO
TOT
BRE
João Pedro
FUL
BHA
ARS
HUL
BRE
BOU
Easy (D1–2) Medium (D3) Hard (D4) Very hard (D5)

Watkins vs João Pedro — Common Questions

Should I buy Watkins or João Pedro in FPL?

Watkins and João Pedro are very closely rated this week. Both players score similarly on the Onside engine — captain verdict, fixture, and form are all within margin. Consider price and ownership when deciding. Watkins costs £8.0m and João Pedro costs £7.5m — the price gap is £0.5m.

Watkins or João Pedro — who should I captain GW1?

Watkins and João Pedro are very similar captain options for GW1. Check for late team news before the deadline.

How do Watkins and João Pedro compare statistically?

This season: Watkins has 16 goals + 4 assists (167 pts, £8.0m). João Pedro has 15 goals + 9 assists (177 pts, £7.5m). João Pedro lead on goal involvements.

Who has the better fixture — Watkins or João Pedro?

GW1: Watkins plays @ BHA (D3) and João Pedro plays @ FUL (D3). Both have the same fixture difficulty.

Do Watkins or João Pedro take set pieces?

Watkins takes penalties for Aston Villa. João Pedro does not take set pieces.

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