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João Pedro vs Bowen

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

Bowen currently has the edge on form (5.3 vs 1), while João Pedro leads on total points (166 vs 157). At £7.7m vs £7.7m, both are identically priced.

João Pedro
João Pedro
CHE CHE · Forward
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Bowen
Bowen
WHU WHU · Forward

Stats Comparison

João Pedro Stat Bowen
£7.7m Price £7.7m
166 Total Points 157
1.0 Form 5.3
5.2 Pts/Game 4.9
49.6% Ownership 11.5%
14 Goals 8
9 Assists 10
13.69 xG 6.51
1.89 xA 4.13
198.2 ICT Index 200.9
28 Bonus 23
2388 Minutes 2869
-103,490 Net Transfers 63,607

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW33GW35GW36GW37GW38Avg
João PedroCHECHE BHA (A) NFO (H) LIV (A) TOT (H) SUN (A) 3.0
BowenWHUWHU CRY (A) EVE (H) BRE (A) ARS (H) NEW (A) LEE (H) 3.0

Verdict

It's a coin flip. Both João Pedro and Bowen 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: Bowen is the in-form pick at 5.3 vs 1. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Identically priced at £7.7m — João Pedro edges it on points per million (21.6 vs 20.4).
  • Goal threat: João Pedro has more goal involvements (23 vs 18 G+A). Expected stats also back João Pedro on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Bowen has stronger transfer momentum (63,607 net vs -103,490). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
  • Ownership: João Pedro is the template pick at 49.6% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Bowen (11.5%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, João Pedro or Bowen?
Based on current form, Bowen has the edge with a form rating of 5.3. However, João Pedro has 166 total points vs Bowen's 157.
Should I pick João Pedro or Bowen for FPL?
João Pedro costs £7.7m with 49.6% ownership, while Bowen costs £7.7m with 11.5% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
João Pedro vs Bowen: 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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