Who has better FPL fixtures — Welbeck or Bowen?

Welbeck (Brighton) has an average FDR of 2.8 over the next 5 games, while Bowen (West Ham) has 3.2. Welbeck has the easier upcoming run.

Welbeck vs Bowen — FPL Comparison

Q: Should I pick Welbeck or Bowen in FPL?

Welbeck edges it. With better recent form, easier upcoming fixtures, higher xGI, Welbeck (106pts, £6.2m) is the stronger pick right now. Bowen does have more total points and better value for money, but the overall data favours Welbeck for the immediate future.

Forward · Brighton (£6.2m) vs West Ham (£7.6m) · 2025/26

Head-to-Head Stats

Welbeck	Stat	Bowen
106	Total Points	143
£6.2m	Price	£7.6m
5.0	Form	4.0
3.5	PPG	4.6
12	Goals	8
0	Assists	7
10.28	xG	6.17
1.28	xA	4.02
11.56	xGI	10.19
17	Bonus	22
430	BPS	561
1817	Minutes	2779
5.0%	Ownership	8.8%
133.3	ICT Index	189.2
7	Clean Sheets	5
2.8	Avg FDR (next 5)	3.2

Fixture Comparison (Next 5)

Welbeck (BHA)

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Avg FDR: 2.8

Bowen (WHU)

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Avg FDR: 3.2

Value Analysis

Welbeck

Points per million: 17.1

PPG: 3.5

Price: £6.2m

Season points: 106

Bowen

Points per million: 18.8

PPG: 4.6

Price: £7.6m

Season points: 143

Verdict: Welbeck or Bowen?

Welbeck edges it. With better recent form, easier upcoming fixtures, higher xGI, Welbeck (106pts, £6.2m) is the stronger pick right now. Bowen does have more total points and better value for money, but the overall data favours Welbeck for the immediate future.

Pick Welbeck if: you want better recent form, easier upcoming fixtures, higher xGI and have £6.2m available

Pick Bowen if: you prioritise more total points, better value for money or need to save £-1.4m

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