Last refreshed

Haaland vs Watkins

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

Watkins currently has the edge on form (9 vs 2.7), while Haaland leads on total points (205 vs 127). At £14.5m vs £8.6m, Watkins is the budget-friendly choice.

Haaland
Haaland
MCI MCI · Forward
VS
Watkins
Watkins
AVL AVL · Forward

Stats Comparison

Haaland Stat Watkins
£14.5m Price £8.6m
205 Total Points 127
2.7 Form 9.0
6.6 Pts/Game 4.0
59.0% Ownership 9.7%
23 Goals 11
7 Assists 3
22.51 xG 11.99
1.98 xA 1.19
259.4 ICT Index 174.2
36 Bonus 17
2593 Minutes 2454
-23,793 Net Transfers 94,467

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW33GW35GW36GW37GW38Avg
HaalandMCIMCI BUR (A) EVE (A) BRE (H) BOU (A) AVL (H) 2.8
WatkinsAVLAVL FUL (A) TOT (H) BUR (A) LIV (H) MCI (A) 3.0

Verdict

It's a coin flip. Both Haaland and Watkins are evenly matched across form, output, fixtures, and value. Your decision should come down to the rest of your squad and which transfers you have planned.

  • Form: Watkins is the in-form pick at 9 vs 2.7. That's elite-level recent output.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (2.8 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Haaland returns 14.1 points per £1m vs Watkins's 14.8. Watkins is the better value pick, and the £5.9m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Haaland has more goal involvements (30 vs 14 G+A). Expected stats also back Haaland on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Watkins has stronger transfer momentum (94,467 net vs -23,793). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
  • Ownership: Haaland is the template pick at 59% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Watkins (9.7%) is the differential with more upside.

Related

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Haaland or Watkins?
Based on current form, Watkins has the edge with a form rating of 9. However, Haaland has 205 total points vs Watkins's 127.
Should I pick Haaland or Watkins for FPL?
Haaland costs £14.5m with 59.0% ownership, while Watkins costs £8.6m with 9.7% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Haaland 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.

Get Personalized Transfer Advice

Our AI analyzes your squad to recommend the best pick between these two players.

Analyze My Team