Saka vs Watkins
FPL Comparison · GW1 · Who to buy?
Buy Saka over Watkins this week.
Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (3.2).
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £9.5m | Price | ✓£8.0m |
| 9.2% | Ownership | 11.0% |
| 157 | Total points | ✓167 |
| 7 | Goals | ✓16 |
| 10✓ | Assists | 4 |
| 18 | Bonus points | ✓26 |
| 0.0 | Form (last 30 days) | 0.0 |
| 0.0 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 0.0 |
| 3.2✓ | Next fixture xP | 2.5 |
| 18.7✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 15.0 |
| 7.6 | xG this season | ✓15.4 |
| 7.2✓ | xA this season | 1.2 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
Upcoming Fixture Difficulty
Saka vs Watkins — Common Questions
Should I buy Saka or Watkins in FPL?
Buy Saka over Watkins this week. Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (3.2). Saka costs £9.5m and Watkins costs £8.0m — the price gap is £1.5m.
Saka or Watkins — who should I captain GW1?
Onside recommends Saka as the captain pick for GW1 (STRONG). Saka edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 2/5), higher projected xP (3.2).
How do Saka and Watkins compare statistically?
This season: Saka has 7 goals + 10 assists (157 pts, £9.5m). Watkins has 16 goals + 4 assists (167 pts, £8.0m). Watkins lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Saka or Watkins?
GW1: Saka plays vs COV (D2) and Watkins plays @ BHA (D3). Saka has the easier fixture.
Do Saka or Watkins take set pieces?
Saka takes penalties and corners for Arsenal. Watkins takes penalties for Aston Villa.
Explore More
Compare Saka against:
Comparison data sourced from Fantasy Premier League API. Verdicts computed by the Onside engine. Data refreshes continuously.