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Gyökeres vs Watkins

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

Gyökeres Gyökeres
ARS ARS · Forward
vs
Watkins Watkins
AVL AVL · Forward
Matchup verdict

Watkins has the edge right now

Signal
Gyökeres
Watkins
Form score0-10 current form
Gyökeres1.0/10
Watkins13.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Gyökeres128
Watkins167
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Gyökeres0.0 FDR
Watkins0.0 FDR
Safer pick
Gyökeres
16.4% owned
Upside pick
Watkins
13.0% owned
Quick answer

Watkins has the edge, but your squad decides the move

Watkins leads this comparison on current form, but the right transfer depends on your budget, existing players, captaincy cover, and next two moves. Rate your FPL team before spending a transfer.

Watkins currently has the edge on form (13 vs 1), while Watkins leads on total points (167 vs 128). At £9.1m vs £8.7m, Watkins is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Gyökeres Stat Watkins
£9.1m Price £8.7m
128 Total Points 167
1.0 Form 13.0
3.6 Pts/Game 4.5
16.4% Ownership 13.0%
14 Goals 16
1 Assists 4
12.26 xG 15.40
1.94 xA 1.18
157.5 ICT Index 225.2
16 Bonus 26
2217 Minutes 2833
0 Net Transfers 0

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubAvg
GyökeresARSARS0.0
WatkinsAVLAVL0.0

Verdict

Watkins gets the edge. While both are strong forward options, Watkins currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.

  • Form: Watkins is the in-form pick at 13 vs 1. That's elite-level recent output.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (0.0 vs 0.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Gyökeres returns 14.1 points per £1m vs Watkins's 19.2. Watkins is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Watkins has more goal involvements (20 vs 15 G+A). Expected stats favour Watkins on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (16.4% vs 13%) — 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 13. However, Gyökeres has 128 total points vs Watkins's 167.
Should I pick Gyökeres or Watkins for FPL?
Gyökeres costs £9.1m with 16.4% ownership, while Watkins costs £8.7m with 13.0% 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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