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Rice vs Mbeumo

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

Rice Rice
ARS ARS · Midfielder
vs
Mbeumo Mbeumo
MUN MUN · Midfielder
Matchup verdict

Rice has the edge right now

Signal
Rice
Mbeumo
Form score0-10 current form
Rice3.8/10
Mbeumo3.2/10
Total pointsseason total
Rice184
Mbeumo139
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Rice3.0 FDR
Mbeumo4.0 FDR
Safer pick
Rice
23.5% owned
Upside pick
Mbeumo
14.9% owned

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)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
RiceARSARS CRY (A) 3.0
MbeumoMUNMUN BHA (A) 4.0

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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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Rice or Mbeumo?
Based on current form, Rice has the edge with a form rating of 3.8. However, Rice has 184 total points vs Mbeumo's 139.
Should I pick Rice or Mbeumo for FPL?
Rice costs £7.2m with 23.5% ownership, while Mbeumo costs £8.3m with 14.9% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Rice vs Mbeumo: 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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