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Rice vs Doku

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

Rice Rice
ARS ARS · Midfielder
vs
Doku Doku
MCI MCI · Midfielder
Matchup verdict

Doku has the edge right now

Signal
Rice
Doku
Form score0-10 current form
Rice3.8/10
Doku7.2/10
Total pointsseason total
Rice184
Doku119
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Rice3.0 FDR
Doku3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Rice
23.5% owned
Upside pick
Doku
6.6% owned

Doku currently has the edge on form (7.2 vs 3.8), while Rice leads on total points (184 vs 119). At £7.2m vs £6.5m, Doku is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Rice Stat Doku
£7.2m Price £6.5m
184 Total Points 119
3.8 Form 7.2
5.1 Pts/Game 4.1
23.5% Ownership 6.6%
4 Goals 5
9 Assists 8
3.15 xG 2.82
7.32 xA 5.81
215.4 ICT Index 201.0
23 Bonus 15
3093 Minutes 1760
-96,561 Net Transfers 17,385

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
RiceARSARS CRY (A) 3.0
DokuMCIMCI AVL (H) 3.0

Verdict

Doku gets the edge. While both are strong midfielder options, Doku currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.

  • Form: Doku is the in-form pick at 7.2 vs 3.8. That's elite-level recent output.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Rice returns 25.6 points per £1m vs Doku's 18.3. Rice is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Level on goal involvements (13 G+A each).
  • Transfer trend: Doku has stronger transfer momentum (17,385 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. Doku (6.6%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Rice or Doku?
Based on current form, Doku has the edge with a form rating of 7.2. However, Rice has 184 total points vs Doku's 119.
Should I pick Rice or Doku for FPL?
Rice costs £7.2m with 23.5% ownership, while Doku costs £6.5m with 6.6% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Rice vs Doku: 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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