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João Pedro vs Watkins
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Watkins currently has the edge on form (9 vs 1), while João Pedro leads on total points (166 vs 127). At £7.7m vs £8.6m, João Pedro is the budget-friendly choice.
João Pedro
CHE · Forward
VS
Watkins
AVL · Forward
Stats Comparison
| João Pedro | Stat | Watkins |
|---|---|---|
| £7.7m | Price | £8.6m |
| 166 | Total Points | 127 |
| 1.0 | Form | 9.0 |
| 5.2 | Pts/Game | 4.0 |
| 49.6% | Ownership | 9.7% |
| 14 | Goals | 11 |
| 9 | Assists | 3 |
| 13.69 | xG | 11.99 |
| 1.89 | xA | 1.19 |
| 198.2 | ICT Index | 174.2 |
| 28 | Bonus | 17 |
| 2388 | Minutes | 2454 |
| -103,490 | Net Transfers | 94,467 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
It's a coin flip. Both João Pedro 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 1. That's elite-level recent output.
- Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
- Value: João Pedro returns 21.6 points per £1m vs Watkins's 14.8. João Pedro is the better value pick.
- Goal threat: João Pedro has more goal involvements (23 vs 14 G+A). Expected stats also back João Pedro on xG.
- Transfer trend: Watkins has stronger transfer momentum (94,467 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. Watkins (9.7%) is the differential with more upside.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who is better in FPL, João Pedro or Watkins?
Based on current form, Watkins has the edge with a form rating of 9. However, João Pedro has 166 total points vs Watkins's 127.
Should I pick João Pedro or Watkins for FPL?
João Pedro costs £7.7m with 49.6% ownership, while Watkins costs £8.6m with 9.7% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
João Pedro 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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