Watkins vs Strand Larsen

FPL Comparison · GW1 · Who to buy?

Quick answer: Buy Watkins over Strand Larsen this week. Watkins edges it on: higher projected xP (2.5).

Buy Watkins over Strand Larsen 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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Strand Larsen
Crystal Palace
FWD£6.0m0.6% owned
4
Goals
1
Assists
75
Points
Engine verdict:AVOID
Next: @ EVE · D3/5 · 2.0 xP
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Head-to-Head Stats

Watkins (A) vs Strand Larsen (B) — ✓ marks the better value
AStatB
£8.0mPrice£6.0m
12.7%Ownership0.6%
167Total points75
16Goals4
4Assists1
26Bonus points3
0.0Form (last 30 days)0.0
0.0Avg pts last 5 GWs0.0
2.5Next fixture xP2.0
15.06-GW projected xP12.0
15.4xG this season5.3
1.2xA this season1.1

Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks

Watkins
No history
Strand Larsen
No history

Upcoming Fixture Difficulty

Watkins
BHA
ARS
HUL
NFO
TOT
BRE
Strand Larsen
EVE
MCI
FUL
IPS
LEE
NFO
Easy (D1–2) Medium (D3) Hard (D4) Very hard (D5)

Watkins vs Strand Larsen — Common Questions

Should I buy Watkins or Strand Larsen in FPL?

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

Watkins or Strand Larsen — 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 Strand Larsen compare statistically?

This season: Watkins has 16 goals + 4 assists (167 pts, £8.0m). Strand Larsen has 4 goals + 1 assists (75 pts, £6.0m). Watkins lead on goal involvements.

Who has the better fixture — Watkins or Strand Larsen?

GW1: Watkins plays @ BHA (D3) and Strand Larsen plays @ EVE (D3). Both have the same fixture difficulty.

Do Watkins or Strand Larsen take set pieces?

Watkins takes penalties for Aston Villa. Strand Larsen does not take set pieces.

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Watkins vs Strand Larsen FPL GW1 — Who to Buy? | Onside