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Bowen vs Watkins

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

Bowen Bowen
WHU WHU · Forward
vs
Watkins Watkins
AVL AVL · Forward
Matchup verdict

Watkins has the edge right now

Signal
Bowen
Watkins
Form score0-10 current form
Bowen4.0/10
Watkins6.8/10
Total pointsseason total
Bowen175
Watkins154
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Bowen2.0 FDR
Watkins5.0 FDR
Safer pick
Bowen
15.6% owned
Upside pick
Watkins
13.2% owned

Watkins currently has the edge on form (6.8 vs 4), while Bowen leads on total points (175 vs 154). At £7.8m vs £8.7m, Bowen is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Bowen Stat Watkins
£7.8m Price £8.7m
175 Total Points 154
4.0 Form 6.8
4.7 Pts/Game 4.3
15.6% Ownership 13.2%
8 Goals 14
12 Assists 4
6.99 xG 14.16
5.04 xA 1.17
228.2 ICT Index 208.9
25 Bonus 23
3316 Minutes 2743
385,777 Net Transfers -25,552

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
BowenWHUWHU LEE (H) 2.0
WatkinsAVLAVL MCI (A) 5.0

Verdict

Bowen gets the edge. While both are strong forward options, Bowen currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.

  • Form: Watkins is the in-form pick at 6.8 vs 4. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: Bowen has the easier upcoming run (avg FDR 2.0 vs 5.0). That's a dream run — prioritise assets from that squad.
  • Value: Bowen returns 22.4 points per £1m vs Watkins's 17.7. Bowen is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Bowen has more goal involvements (20 vs 18 G+A). Expected stats favour Watkins on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Bowen has stronger transfer momentum (+385,777 net vs -25,552). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (15.6% vs 13.2%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Bowen or Watkins?
Based on current form, Watkins has the edge with a form rating of 6.8. However, Bowen has 175 total points vs Watkins's 154.
Should I pick Bowen or Watkins for FPL?
Bowen costs £7.8m with 15.6% ownership, while Watkins costs £8.7m with 13.2% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Bowen vs Watkins: 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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