Bowen vs Mateta
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Bowen has the edge right now
Bowen has the edge, but your squad decides the move
Bowen leads this comparison on current form, but the right transfer depends on your budget, existing players, captaincy cover, and next two moves. Rate your FPL team before spending a transfer.
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Bowen the quick edge over Mateta on current form: 12.0 vs 6.0. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Bowen vs Mateta at a glance
- AI quick pick — Bowen (WHU) based on current form
- Price — Bowen: £7.8m; Mateta: £7.6m
- Form — Bowen: 12.0; Mateta: 6.0
- Total points — Bowen: 187; Mateta: 114
- Ownership — Bowen: 17.5%; Mateta: 8.1%
- Fixture difficulty — Bowen: 0.0 avg FDR; Mateta: 0.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Bowen or Mateta for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Bowen on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer Mateta to Bowen?
Only if the form and fixture edge fits your budget and transfer plan. Check the verdict section before spending a free transfer or taking a hit.
Bowen currently has the edge on form (12 vs 6), while Bowen leads on total points (187 vs 114). At £7.8m vs £7.6m, Mateta is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Bowen | Stat | Mateta |
|---|---|---|
| £7.8m | Price | £7.6m |
| 187 | Total Points | 114 |
| 12.0 | Form | 6.0 |
| 4.9 | Pts/Game | 3.6 |
| 17.5% | Ownership | 8.1% |
| 9 | Goals | 12 |
| 13 | Assists | 0 |
| 7.22 | xG | 14.42 |
| 5.21 | xA | 1.32 |
| 238.9 | ICT Index | 150.8 |
| 28 | Bonus | 13 |
| 3406 | Minutes | 2210 |
| 0 | Net Transfers | 0 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Bowen gets the edge. While both are strong forward options, Bowen currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.
- Form: Bowen is the in-form pick at 12 vs 6. That's elite-level recent output.
- Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (0.0 vs 0.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
- Value: Bowen returns 24.0 points per £1m vs Mateta's 15.0. Bowen is the better value pick.
- Goal threat: Bowen has more goal involvements (22 vs 12 G+A). Expected stats favour Mateta on xG.
- Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (17.5% vs 8.1%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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