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Rice vs Eze

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

Rice Rice
ARS ARS · Midfielder
vs
Eze Eze
ARS ARS · Midfielder
Matchup verdict

Rice has the edge right now

Signal
Rice
Eze
Form score0-10 current form
Rice3.8/10
Eze3.8/10
Total pointsseason total
Rice184
Eze112
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Rice3.0 FDR
Eze3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Rice
23.5% owned
Upside pick
Eze
8.8% owned

Rice currently has the edge on form (3.8 vs 3.8), while Rice leads on total points (184 vs 112). At £7.2m vs £7.3m, Rice is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Rice Stat Eze
£7.2m Price £7.3m
184 Total Points 112
3.8 Form 3.8
5.1 Pts/Game 3.5
23.5% Ownership 8.8%
4 Goals 7
9 Assists 3
3.15 xG 4.82
7.32 xA 2.65
215.4 ICT Index 112.6
23 Bonus 8
3093 Minutes 1870
-96,561 Net Transfers -15,562

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
RiceARSARS CRY (A) 3.0
EzeARSARS CRY (A) 3.0

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 3.8 each.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Rice returns 25.6 points per £1m vs Eze's 15.3. Rice is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Rice has more goal involvements (13 vs 10 G+A). Expected stats favour Eze on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Eze has stronger transfer momentum (-15,562 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. Eze (8.8%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Rice or Eze?
Based on current form, Rice has the edge with a form rating of 3.8. However, Rice has 184 total points vs Eze's 112.
Should I pick Rice or Eze for FPL?
Rice costs £7.2m with 23.5% ownership, while Eze costs £7.3m with 8.8% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Rice vs Eze: 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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