Watkins vs Richarlison
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 Richarlison on current form: 6.8 vs 5.5. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Watkins vs Richarlison at a glance
- AI quick pick — Watkins (AVL) based on current form
- Price — Watkins: £8.7m; Richarlison: £6.5m
- Form — Watkins: 6.8; Richarlison: 5.5
- Total points — Watkins: 154; Richarlison: 117
- Ownership — Watkins: 13.2%; Richarlison: 7.9%
- Fixture difficulty — Watkins: 5.0 avg FDR; Richarlison: 3.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Watkins or Richarlison 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 Richarlison 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 5.5), while Watkins leads on total points (154 vs 117). At £8.7m vs £6.5m, Richarlison is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Watkins | Stat | Richarlison |
|---|---|---|
| £8.7m | Price | £6.5m |
| 154 | Total Points | 117 |
| 6.8 | Form | 5.5 |
| 4.3 | Pts/Game | 3.8 |
| 13.2% | Ownership | 7.9% |
| 14 | Goals | 11 |
| 4 | Assists | 4 |
| 14.16 | xG | 8.58 |
| 1.17 | xA | 1.37 |
| 208.9 | ICT Index | 162.5 |
| 23 | Bonus | 17 |
| 2743 | Minutes | 1882 |
| -25,552 | Net Transfers | 214,489 |
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: Watkins is the in-form pick at 6.8 vs 5.5. Solid recent returns.
- Fixtures: Richarlison has the easier upcoming run (avg FDR 3.0 vs 5.0). A noticeable advantage that could translate to returns.
- Value: Watkins returns 17.7 points per £1m vs Richarlison's 18.0. Richarlison is the better value pick, and the £2.2m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: Watkins has more goal involvements (18 vs 15 G+A). Expected stats also back Watkins on xG.
- Transfer trend: Richarlison has stronger transfer momentum (214,489 net vs -25,552). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (13.2% vs 7.9%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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