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Haaland vs Watkins

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

Haaland Haaland
MCI MCI · Forward
vs
Watkins Watkins
AVL AVL · Forward
Matchup verdict

Watkins has the edge right now

Signal
Haaland
Watkins
Form score0-10 current form
Haaland4.5/10
Watkins13.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Haaland239
Watkins167
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Haaland0.0 FDR
Watkins0.0 FDR
Safer pick
Haaland
62.5% 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 4.5), while Haaland leads on total points (239 vs 167). At £14.7m vs £8.7m, Watkins is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Haaland Stat Watkins
£14.7m Price £8.7m
239 Total Points 167
4.5 Form 13.0
6.8 Pts/Game 4.5
62.5% Ownership 13.0%
27 Goals 16
8 Assists 4
25.50 xG 15.40
2.67 xA 1.18
302.3 ICT Index 225.2
43 Bonus 26
2953 Minutes 2833
0 Net Transfers 0

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubAvg
HaalandMCIMCI0.0
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 4.5. That's elite-level recent output.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (0.0 vs 0.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Haaland returns 16.3 points per £1m vs Watkins's 19.2. Watkins is the better value pick, and the £6.0m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Haaland has more goal involvements (35 vs 20 G+A). Expected stats also back Haaland on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
  • Ownership: Haaland is the template pick at 62.5% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Watkins (13%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Haaland or Watkins?
Based on current form, Watkins has the edge with a form rating of 13. However, Haaland has 239 total points vs Watkins's 167.
Should I pick Haaland or Watkins for FPL?
Haaland costs £14.7m with 62.5% ownership, while Watkins costs £8.7m with 13.0% 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.

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