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Gyökeres vs Welbeck

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

Gyökeres Gyökeres
ARS ARS · Forward
vs
Welbeck Welbeck
BHA BHA · Forward
Matchup verdict

Gyökeres has the edge right now

Signal
Gyökeres
Welbeck
Form score0-10 current form
Gyökeres5.0/10
Welbeck3.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Gyökeres127
Welbeck125
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Gyökeres3.0 FDR
Welbeck3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Gyökeres
16.8% owned
Upside pick
Welbeck
8.5% owned

Gyökeres currently has the edge on form (5 vs 3), while Gyökeres leads on total points (127 vs 125). At £9.1m vs £6.3m, Welbeck is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Gyökeres Stat Welbeck
£9.1m Price £6.3m
127 Total Points 125
5.0 Form 3.0
3.6 Pts/Game 3.5
16.8% Ownership 8.5%
14 Goals 13
1 Assists 1
12.10 xG 12.36
1.84 xA 1.39
154.7 ICT Index 167.9
16 Bonus 18
2210 Minutes 2191
-155,573 Net Transfers -72,060

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
GyökeresARSARS CRY (A) 3.0
WelbeckBHABHA MUN (H) 3.0

Verdict

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

  • Form: Gyökeres is the in-form pick at 5 vs 3. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Gyökeres returns 14.0 points per £1m vs Welbeck's 19.8. Welbeck is the better value pick, and the £2.8m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Gyökeres has more goal involvements (15 vs 14 G+A). Expected stats favour Welbeck on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Welbeck has stronger transfer momentum (-72,060 net vs -155,573). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (16.8% vs 8.5%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Gyökeres or Welbeck?
Based on current form, Gyökeres has the edge with a form rating of 5. However, Gyökeres has 127 total points vs Welbeck's 125.
Should I pick Gyökeres or Welbeck for FPL?
Gyökeres costs £9.1m with 16.8% ownership, while Welbeck costs £6.3m with 8.5% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Gyökeres vs Welbeck: 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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