Rice vs M.Salah
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
Rice has the edge right now
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives Rice the quick edge over M.Salah on current form: 3.8 vs 0.5. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Rice vs M.Salah at a glance
- AI quick pick — Rice (ARS) based on current form
- Price — Rice: £7.2m; M.Salah: £14.0m
- Form — Rice: 3.8; M.Salah: 0.5
- Total points — Rice: 184; M.Salah: 117
- Ownership — Rice: 23.5%; M.Salah: 14.2%
- Fixture difficulty — Rice: 3.0 avg FDR; M.Salah: 3.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Rice or M.Salah for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is Rice on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer M.Salah to Rice?
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.
Rice currently has the edge on form (3.8 vs 0.5), while Rice leads on total points (184 vs 117). At £7.2m vs £14.0m, Rice is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Rice | Stat | M.Salah |
|---|---|---|
| £7.2m | Price | £14.0m |
| 184 | Total Points | 117 |
| 3.8 | Form | 0.5 |
| 5.1 | Pts/Game | 4.5 |
| 23.5% | Ownership | 14.2% |
| 4 | Goals | 7 |
| 9 | Assists | 6 |
| 3.15 | xG | 7.98 |
| 7.32 | xA | 5.00 |
| 215.4 | ICT Index | 196.0 |
| 23 | Bonus | 10 |
| 3093 | Minutes | 2071 |
| -96,561 | Net Transfers | 53,450 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Rice gets the edge. While both are strong midfielder options, Rice currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.
- Form: Rice is the in-form pick at 3.8 vs 0.5. Neither is on fire right now.
- Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
- Value: Rice returns 25.6 points per £1m vs M.Salah's 8.4. Rice is the better value pick, and the £6.8m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: Level on goal involvements (13 G+A each).
- Transfer trend: M.Salah has stronger transfer momentum (53,450 net vs -96,561). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (23.5% vs 14.2%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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