Rice vs Mbeumo
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 Mbeumo on current form: 3.8 vs 3.2. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
Rice vs Mbeumo at a glance
- AI quick pick — Rice (ARS) based on current form
- Price — Rice: £7.2m; Mbeumo: £8.3m
- Form — Rice: 3.8; Mbeumo: 3.2
- Total points — Rice: 184; Mbeumo: 139
- Ownership — Rice: 23.5%; Mbeumo: 14.9%
- Fixture difficulty — Rice: 3.0 avg FDR; Mbeumo: 4.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
Rice or Mbeumo 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 Mbeumo 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 3.2), while Rice leads on total points (184 vs 139). At £7.2m vs £8.3m, Rice is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| Rice | Stat | Mbeumo |
|---|---|---|
| £7.2m | Price | £8.3m |
| 184 | Total Points | 139 |
| 3.8 | Form | 3.2 |
| 5.1 | Pts/Game | 4.3 |
| 23.5% | Ownership | 14.9% |
| 4 | Goals | 10 |
| 9 | Assists | 3 |
| 3.15 | xG | 11.06 |
| 7.32 | xA | 4.98 |
| 215.4 | ICT Index | 222.7 |
| 23 | Bonus | 15 |
| 3093 | Minutes | 2538 |
| -96,561 | Net Transfers | 2,933 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
Rice is the clear pick. Rice dominates this matchup across nearly every metric — form, fixtures, and output all favour the switch if you currently own Mbeumo.
- Form: Rice is the in-form pick at 3.8 vs 3.2. 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 Mbeumo's 16.7. Rice is the better value pick, and the £1.1m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: Level on goal involvements (13 G+A each).
- Transfer trend: Mbeumo has stronger transfer momentum (2,933 net vs -96,561). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
- Ownership: Both are lower-owned (23.5% vs 14.9%) — either pick offers differential upside.
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