Rice vs Cunha
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Cunha has the edge right now
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Cunha the quick edge over Rice on current form: 4.5 vs 3.8. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Rice vs Cunha at a glance
- AI quick pick — Cunha (MUN) based on current form
- Price — Rice: £7.2m; Cunha: £8.1m
- Form — Rice: 3.8; Cunha: 4.5
- Total points — Rice: 184; Cunha: 143
- Ownership — Rice: 23.5%; Cunha: 8.7%
- Fixture difficulty — Rice: 3.0 avg FDR; Cunha: 4.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Rice or Cunha for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Cunha on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer Rice to Cunha?
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.
Cunha currently has the edge on form (4.5 vs 3.8), while Rice leads on total points (184 vs 143). At £7.2m vs £8.1m, Rice is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Rice | Stat | Cunha |
|---|---|---|
| £7.2m | Price | £8.1m |
| 184 | Total Points | 143 |
| 3.8 | Form | 4.5 |
| 5.1 | Pts/Game | 4.3 |
| 23.5% | Ownership | 8.7% |
| 4 | Goals | 10 |
| 9 | Assists | 4 |
| 3.15 | xG | 6.90 |
| 7.32 | xA | 3.36 |
| 215.4 | ICT Index | 202.5 |
| 23 | Bonus | 14 |
| 3093 | Minutes | 2493 |
| -96,561 | Net Transfers | 39,650 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
It's a coin flip. Both Rice and Cunha are evenly matched across form, output, fixtures, and value. Your decision should come down to the rest of your squad and which transfers you have planned.
- Form: Cunha is the in-form pick at 4.5 vs 3.8. Neither is on fire right now.
- Fixtures: Rice has the easier upcoming run (avg FDR 3.0 vs 4.0). A noticeable advantage that could translate to returns.
- Value: Rice returns 25.6 points per £1m vs Cunha's 17.7. Rice is the better value pick.
- Goal threat: Cunha has more goal involvements (14 vs 13 G+A). Expected stats favour Cunha on xG.
- Transfer trend: Cunha has stronger transfer momentum (39,650 net vs -96,561). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
- Ownership: Rice is the template pick at 23.5% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Cunha (8.7%) is the differential with more upside.
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