Watkins vs Mateta
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Watkins has the edge right now
Watkins has the edge, but your squad decides the move
Watkins 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.
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Watkins the quick edge over Mateta on current form: 0.0 vs 0.0. 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: 0.0; Mateta: 0.0
- Total points — Watkins: 167; Mateta: 114
- Ownership — Watkins: 13.0%; Mateta: 8.1%
- Fixture difficulty — Watkins: 0.0 avg FDR; Mateta: 0.0 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 (0 vs 0), while Watkins leads on total points (167 vs 114). At £8.7m vs £7.6m, Mateta is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Watkins | Stat | Mateta |
|---|---|---|
| £8.7m | Price | £7.6m |
| 167 | Total Points | 114 |
| 0.0 | Form | 0.0 |
| 4.5 | Pts/Game | 3.6 |
| 13.0% | Ownership | 8.1% |
| 16 | Goals | 12 |
| 4 | Assists | 0 |
| 15.40 | xG | 14.42 |
| 1.18 | xA | 1.32 |
| 225.2 | ICT Index | 150.8 |
| 26 | Bonus | 13 |
| 2833 | Minutes | 2210 |
| 0 | Net Transfers | 0 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Watkins gets the edge. While both are strong forward options, Watkins 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: Watkins returns 19.2 points per £1m vs Mateta's 15.0. Watkins is the better value pick, and the £1.1m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: Watkins has more goal involvements (20 vs 12 G+A). Expected stats also back Watkins on xG.
- Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (13% vs 8.1%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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