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Rice vs Saka

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

Rice Rice
ARS ARS · Midfielder
vs
Saka Saka
ARS ARS · Midfielder
Matchup verdict

Rice has the edge right now

Signal
Rice
Saka
Form score0-10 current form
Rice0.0/10
Saka0.0/10
Total pointsseason total
Rice184
Saka157
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Rice0.0 FDR
Saka0.0 FDR
Safer pick
Rice
23.3% owned
Upside pick
Saka
11.6% owned
Quick answer

Rice has the edge, but your squad decides the move

Rice leads this comparison on current form, but the right transfer depends on your budget, existing players, captaincy cover, and next two moves. Rate your FPL team before spending a transfer.

Rice currently has the edge on form (0 vs 0), while Rice leads on total points (184 vs 157). At £7.2m vs £10.0m, Rice is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Rice Stat Saka
£7.2m Price £10.0m
184 Total Points 157
0.0 Form 0.0
5.1 Pts/Game 5.1
23.3% Ownership 11.6%
4 Goals 7
9 Assists 10
3.15 xG 7.57
7.32 xA 7.16
215.4 ICT Index 230.6
23 Bonus 18
3093 Minutes 2218
0 Net Transfers 0

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubAvg
RiceARSARS0.0
SakaARSARS0.0

Verdict

It's a coin flip. Both Rice and Saka are evenly matched across form, output, fixtures, and value. Your decision should come down to the rest of your squad and which transfers you have planned.

  • Form: Dead level at 0 each.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (0.0 vs 0.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Rice returns 25.6 points per £1m vs Saka's 15.7. Rice is the better value pick, and the £2.8m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Saka has more goal involvements (17 vs 13 G+A). Expected stats favour Saka on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
  • Ownership: Rice is the template pick at 23.3% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Saka (11.6%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Rice or Saka?
Based on current form, Rice has the edge with a form rating of 0. However, Rice has 184 total points vs Saka's 157.
Should I pick Rice or Saka for FPL?
Rice costs £7.2m with 23.3% ownership, while Saka costs £10.0m with 11.6% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Rice vs Saka: 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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