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Bowen vs Mateta

Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.

Bowen Bowen
WHU WHU · Forward
vs
Mateta Mateta
CRY CRY · Forward
Matchup verdict

Bowen has the edge right now

Signal
Bowen
Mateta
Form score0-10 current form
Bowen12.0/10
Mateta6.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Bowen187
Mateta114
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Bowen0.0 FDR
Mateta0.0 FDR
Safer pick
Bowen
17.5% owned
Upside pick
Mateta
8.1% owned
Quick answer

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.

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)

PlayerClubAvg
BowenWHUWHU0.0
MatetaCRYCRY0.0

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Bowen or Mateta?
Based on current form, Bowen has the edge with a form rating of 12. However, Bowen has 187 total points vs Mateta's 114.
Should I pick Bowen or Mateta for FPL?
Bowen costs £7.8m with 17.5% ownership, while Mateta costs £7.6m with 8.1% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Bowen vs Mateta: 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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