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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

Bowen has the edge right now

Signal
Bowen
Watkins
Form score0-10 current form
Bowen0.0/10
Watkins0.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Bowen187
Watkins167
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Bowen0.0 FDR
Watkins0.0 FDR
Safer pick
Bowen
17.5% owned
Upside pick
Watkins
13.0% 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 (0 vs 0), while Bowen leads on total points (187 vs 167). At £7.8m vs £8.7m, Bowen is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Bowen Stat Watkins
£7.8m Price £8.7m
187 Total Points 167
0.0 Form 0.0
4.9 Pts/Game 4.5
17.5% Ownership 13.0%
9 Goals 16
13 Assists 4
7.22 xG 15.40
5.21 xA 1.18
238.9 ICT Index 225.2
28 Bonus 26
3406 Minutes 2833
0 Net Transfers 0

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubAvg
BowenWHUWHU0.0
WatkinsAVLAVL0.0

Verdict

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

  • Form: Dead level at 0 each.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (0.0 vs 0.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Bowen returns 24.0 points per £1m vs Watkins's 19.2. Bowen is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Bowen has more goal involvements (22 vs 20 G+A). Expected stats favour Watkins on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (17.5% vs 13%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Bowen or Watkins?
Based on current form, Bowen has the edge with a form rating of 0. However, Bowen has 187 total points vs Watkins's 167.
Should I pick Bowen or Watkins for FPL?
Bowen costs £7.8m with 17.5% ownership, while Watkins costs £8.7m with 13.0% 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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