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Gyökeres vs Watkins

Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.

Watkins currently has the edge on form (9 vs 3), while Watkins leads on total points (127 vs 107). At £8.8m vs £8.6m, Watkins is the budget-friendly choice.

Gyökeres
Gyökeres
ARS ARS · Forward
VS
Watkins
Watkins
AVL AVL · Forward

Stats Comparison

Gyökeres Stat Watkins
£8.8m Price £8.6m
107 Total Points 127
3.0 Form 9.0
3.5 Pts/Game 4.0
11.9% Ownership 9.7%
12 Goals 11
0 Assists 3
10.25 xG 11.99
1.77 xA 1.19
130.4 ICT Index 174.2
13 Bonus 17
1984 Minutes 2454
21,738 Net Transfers 94,467

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW34GW35GW36GW37GW38Avg
GyökeresARSARS NEW (H) FUL (H) WHU (A) BUR (H) CRY (A) 2.4
WatkinsAVLAVL FUL (A) TOT (H) BUR (A) LIV (H) MCI (A) 3.0

Verdict

Watkins is the clear pick. Watkins dominates this matchup across nearly every metric — form, fixtures, and output all favour the switch if you currently own Gyökeres.

  • Form: Watkins is the in-form pick at 9 vs 3. That's elite-level recent output.
  • Fixtures: Gyökeres has the easier upcoming run (avg FDR 2.4 vs 3.0). That's a dream run — prioritise assets from that squad.
  • Value: Gyökeres returns 12.2 points per £1m vs Watkins's 14.8. Watkins is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Watkins has more goal involvements (14 vs 12 G+A). Expected stats favour Watkins on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Watkins has stronger transfer momentum (94,467 net vs 21,738). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (11.9% vs 9.7%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Gyökeres or Watkins?
Based on current form, Watkins has the edge with a form rating of 9. However, Gyökeres has 107 total points vs Watkins's 127.
Should I pick Gyökeres or Watkins for FPL?
Gyökeres costs £8.8m with 11.9% ownership, while Watkins costs £8.6m with 9.7% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Gyökeres vs Watkins: who has better fixtures?
Check the fixture difficulty comparison below. The player with more green (easy) fixtures in the next 6 gameweeks has a schedule advantage.

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