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Rice vs Szoboszlai

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

Rice Rice
ARS ARS · Midfielder
vs
Szoboszlai Szoboszlai
LIV LIV · Midfielder
Matchup verdict

Szoboszlai has the edge right now

Signal
Rice
Szoboszlai
Form score0-10 current form
Rice3.8/10
Szoboszlai6.2/10
Total pointsseason total
Rice184
Szoboszlai158
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Rice3.0 FDR
Szoboszlai3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Rice
23.5% owned
Upside pick
Szoboszlai
14.7% owned

Szoboszlai currently has the edge on form (6.2 vs 3.8), while Rice leads on total points (184 vs 158). At £7.2m vs £7.1m, Szoboszlai is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Rice Stat Szoboszlai
£7.2m Price £7.1m
184 Total Points 158
3.8 Form 6.2
5.1 Pts/Game 4.5
23.5% Ownership 14.7%
4 Goals 6
9 Assists 7
3.15 xG 4.34
7.32 xA 6.48
215.4 ICT Index 250.8
23 Bonus 21
3093 Minutes 3142
-96,561 Net Transfers 194,863

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
RiceARSARS CRY (A) 3.0
SzoboszlaiLIVLIV BRE (H) 3.0

Verdict

Szoboszlai gets the edge. While both are strong midfielder options, Szoboszlai currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.

  • Form: Szoboszlai is the in-form pick at 6.2 vs 3.8. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (3.0 vs 3.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
  • Value: Rice returns 25.6 points per £1m vs Szoboszlai's 22.3. Rice is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Level on goal involvements (13 G+A each).
  • Transfer trend: Szoboszlai has stronger transfer momentum (194,863 net vs -96,561). Heavy demand — a price rise is likely.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (23.5% vs 14.7%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Rice or Szoboszlai?
Based on current form, Szoboszlai has the edge with a form rating of 6.2. However, Rice has 184 total points vs Szoboszlai's 158.
Should I pick Rice or Szoboszlai for FPL?
Rice costs £7.2m with 23.5% ownership, while Szoboszlai costs £7.1m with 14.7% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Rice vs Szoboszlai: 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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