Who has better FPL fixtures — Watkins or Thiago?

Watkins (Aston Villa) has an average FDR of 2.6 over the next 5 games, while Thiago (Brentford) has 3.2. Watkins has the easier upcoming run.

Watkins vs Thiago — FPL Comparison

Q: Should I pick Watkins or Thiago in FPL?

Thiago edges it. With more total points, better recent form, better value for money, higher xGI, Thiago (153pts, £7.3m) is the stronger pick right now. Watkins does have easier upcoming fixtures, but the overall data favours Thiago for the immediate future.

Forward · Aston Villa (£8.5m) vs Brentford (£7.3m) · 2025/26

Head-to-Head Stats

Watkins	Stat	Thiago
109	Total Points	153
£8.5m	Price	£7.3m
3.3	Form	4.0
3.6	PPG	4.9
9	Goals	19
2	Assists	1
10.61	xG	17.54
1.06	xA	1.66
11.67	xGI	19.20
14	Bonus	19
386	BPS	619
2289	Minutes	2652
8.2%	Ownership	36.8%
151.5	ICT Index	214.5
9	Clean Sheets	8
2.6	Avg FDR (next 5)	3.2

Fixture Comparison (Next 5)

Watkins (AVL)

NFOSUNFULTOTBUR

Avg FDR: 2.6

Thiago (BRE)

EVEFULMUNWHUMCI

Avg FDR: 3.2

Value Analysis

Watkins

Points per million: 12.8

PPG: 3.6

Price: £8.5m

Season points: 109

Thiago

Points per million: 21.0

PPG: 4.9

Price: £7.3m

Season points: 153

Verdict: Watkins or Thiago?

Thiago edges it. With more total points, better recent form, better value for money, higher xGI, Thiago (153pts, £7.3m) is the stronger pick right now. Watkins does have easier upcoming fixtures, but the overall data favours Thiago for the immediate future.

Pick Watkins if: you want easier upcoming fixtures and have £8.5m available

Pick Thiago if: you prioritise more total points, better recent form, better value for money, higher xGI or need to save £1.2m

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