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Rice vs Caicedo

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

Rice Rice
ARS ARS · Midfielder
vs
Caicedo Caicedo
CHE CHE · Midfielder
Matchup verdict

Rice has the edge right now

Signal
Rice
Caicedo
Form score0-10 current form
Rice0.0/10
Caicedo0.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Rice184
Caicedo110
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Rice0.0 FDR
Caicedo0.0 FDR
Safer pick
Rice
23.3% owned
Upside pick
Caicedo
7.1% owned
Quick answer

Rice has the edge, but your squad decides the move

Rice 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.

Rice currently has the edge on form (0 vs 0), while Rice leads on total points (184 vs 110). At £7.2m vs £5.7m, Caicedo is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Rice Stat Caicedo
£7.2m Price £5.7m
184 Total Points 110
0.0 Form 0.0
5.1 Pts/Game 3.3
23.3% Ownership 7.1%
4 Goals 3
9 Assists 1
3.15 xG 1.45
7.32 xA 2.38
215.4 ICT Index 109.2
23 Bonus 10
3093 Minutes 2796
0 Net Transfers 0

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubAvg
RiceARSARS0.0
CaicedoCHECHE0.0

Verdict

Rice gets the edge. While both are strong midfielder options, Rice 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: Rice returns 25.6 points per £1m vs Caicedo's 19.3. Rice is the better value pick, and the £1.5m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Rice has more goal involvements (13 vs 4 G+A). Expected stats also back Rice on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
  • Ownership: Rice is the template pick at 23.3% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Caicedo (7.1%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Rice or Caicedo?
Based on current form, Rice has the edge with a form rating of 0. However, Rice has 184 total points vs Caicedo's 110.
Should I pick Rice or Caicedo for FPL?
Rice costs £7.2m with 23.3% ownership, while Caicedo costs £5.7m with 7.1% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Rice vs Caicedo: 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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