Watkins vs Mateta
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Watkins has the edge right now
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Watkins the quick edge over Mateta on current form: 6.8 vs 2.0. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Watkins vs Mateta at a glance
- AI quick pick — Watkins (AVL) based on current form
- Price — Watkins: £8.7m; Mateta: £7.6m
- Form — Watkins: 6.8; Mateta: 2.0
- Total points — Watkins: 154; Mateta: 108
- Ownership — Watkins: 13.2%; Mateta: 8.2%
- Fixture difficulty — Watkins: 5.0 avg FDR; Mateta: 4.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Watkins or Mateta for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Watkins on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer Mateta to Watkins?
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.
Watkins currently has the edge on form (6.8 vs 2), while Watkins leads on total points (154 vs 108). At £8.7m vs £7.6m, Mateta is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Watkins | Stat | Mateta |
|---|---|---|
| £8.7m | Price | £7.6m |
| 154 | Total Points | 108 |
| 6.8 | Form | 2.0 |
| 4.3 | Pts/Game | 3.5 |
| 13.2% | Ownership | 8.2% |
| 14 | Goals | 11 |
| 4 | Assists | 0 |
| 14.16 | xG | 14.04 |
| 1.17 | xA | 1.32 |
| 208.9 | ICT Index | 145.9 |
| 23 | Bonus | 12 |
| 2743 | Minutes | 2197 |
| -25,552 | Net Transfers | -71,208 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Watkins is the clear pick. Watkins dominates this matchup across nearly every metric — form, fixtures, and output all favour the switch if you currently own Mateta.
- Form: Watkins is the in-form pick at 6.8 vs 2. Solid recent returns.
- Fixtures: Mateta has the easier upcoming run (avg FDR 4.0 vs 5.0). A noticeable advantage that could translate to returns.
- Value: Watkins returns 17.7 points per £1m vs Mateta's 14.2. Watkins is the better value pick, and the £1.1m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: Watkins has more goal involvements (18 vs 11 G+A). Expected stats also back Watkins on xG.
- Transfer trend: Watkins has stronger transfer momentum (+-25,552 net vs -71,208). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (13.2% vs 8.2%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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