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Rice vs Wilson

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

Rice Rice
ARS ARS · Midfielder
vs
Wilson Wilson
FUL FUL · Midfielder
Matchup verdict

Rice has the edge right now

Signal
Rice
Wilson
Form score0-10 current form
Rice3.8/10
Wilson1.8/10
Total pointsseason total
Rice184
Wilson164
Fixture ratingavg FDR, lower is easier
Rice3.0 FDR
Wilson3.0 FDR
Safer pick
Rice
23.5% owned
Upside pick
Wilson
17.7% owned

Rice currently has the edge on form (3.8 vs 1.8), while Rice leads on total points (184 vs 164). At £7.2m vs £5.8m, Wilson is the budget-friendly choice.

Stats Comparison

Rice Stat Wilson
£7.2m Price £5.8m
184 Total Points 164
3.8 Form 1.8
5.1 Pts/Game 4.7
23.5% Ownership 17.7%
4 Goals 10
9 Assists 8
3.15 xG 5.78
7.32 xA 4.77
215.4 ICT Index 193.3
23 Bonus 21
3093 Minutes 2656
-96,561 Net Transfers -171,841

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW38Avg
RiceARSARS CRY (A) 3.0
WilsonFULFUL NEW (H) 3.0

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 1.8. 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 Wilson's 28.3. Wilson is the better value pick, and the £1.4m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: Wilson has more goal involvements (18 vs 13 G+A). Expected stats favour Wilson on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Rice has stronger transfer momentum (+-96,561 net vs -171,841). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Both are lower-owned (23.5% vs 17.7%) — either pick offers differential upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Rice or Wilson?
Based on current form, Rice has the edge with a form rating of 3.8. However, Rice has 184 total points vs Wilson's 164.
Should I pick Rice or Wilson for FPL?
Rice costs £7.2m with 23.5% ownership, while Wilson costs £5.8m with 17.7% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Rice vs Wilson: 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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