Who has better FPL fixtures — Watkins or Bowen?

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

Watkins vs Bowen — FPL Comparison

Q: Should I pick Watkins or Bowen in FPL?

Bowen edges it. With more total points, better recent form, better value for money, Bowen (143pts, £7.6m) is the stronger pick right now. Watkins does have easier upcoming fixtures and higher xGI, but the overall data favours Bowen for the immediate future.

Forward · Aston Villa (£8.5m) vs West Ham (£7.6m) · 2025/26

Head-to-Head Stats

Watkins	Stat	Bowen
109	Total Points	143
£8.5m	Price	£7.6m
3.3	Form	4.0
3.6	PPG	4.6
9	Goals	8
2	Assists	7
10.61	xG	6.17
1.06	xA	4.02
11.67	xGI	10.19
14	Bonus	22
386	BPS	561
2289	Minutes	2779
8.2%	Ownership	8.8%
151.5	ICT Index	189.2
9	Clean Sheets	5
2.6	Avg FDR (next 5)	3.2

Fixture Comparison (Next 5)

Watkins (AVL)

NFOSUNFULTOTBUR

Avg FDR: 2.6

Bowen (WHU)

WOLCRYEVEBREARS

Avg FDR: 3.2

Value Analysis

Watkins

Points per million: 12.8

PPG: 3.6

Price: £8.5m

Season points: 109

Bowen

Points per million: 18.8

PPG: 4.6

Price: £7.6m

Season points: 143

Verdict: Watkins or Bowen?

Bowen edges it. With more total points, better recent form, better value for money, Bowen (143pts, £7.6m) is the stronger pick right now. Watkins does have easier upcoming fixtures and higher xGI, but the overall data favours Bowen for the immediate future.

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

Pick Bowen if: you prioritise more total points, better recent form, better value for money or need to save £0.9m

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