B.Fernandes vs Rice
Head-to-head FPL comparison for 2025/26. Stats, fixtures, and transfer trends.
B.Fernandes has the edge right now
B.Fernandes has the edge, but your squad decides the move
B.Fernandes 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.
For FPL 2025/26, FPLai gives B.Fernandes the quick edge over Rice on current form: 14.0 vs 0.0. Compare price, total points, ownership, fixtures, and transfer momentum below before making a final transfer decision for your own squad.
B.Fernandes vs Rice at a glance
- AI quick pick — B.Fernandes (MUN) based on current form
- Price — B.Fernandes: £10.4m; Rice: £7.2m
- Form — B.Fernandes: 14.0; Rice: 0.0
- Total points — B.Fernandes: 235; Rice: 184
- Ownership — B.Fernandes: 48.0%; Rice: 23.3%
- Fixture difficulty — B.Fernandes: 0.0 avg FDR; Rice: 0.0 avg FDR
Quick answers
B.Fernandes or Rice for FPL?
FPLai's quick pick is B.Fernandes on current form, but the full comparison below weighs price, fixtures, ownership, and points as well.
Should I transfer Rice to B.Fernandes?
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.
B.Fernandes currently has the edge on form (14 vs 0), while B.Fernandes leads on total points (235 vs 184). At £10.4m vs £7.2m, Rice is the budget-friendly choice.
Stats Comparison
| B.Fernandes | Stat | Rice |
|---|---|---|
| £10.4m | Price | £7.2m |
| 235 | Total Points | 184 |
| 14.0 | Form | 0.0 |
| 6.7 | Pts/Game | 5.1 |
| 48.0% | Ownership | 23.3% |
| 9 | Goals | 4 |
| 24 | Assists | 9 |
| 10.79 | xG | 3.15 |
| 12.28 | xA | 7.32 |
| 381.4 | ICT Index | 215.4 |
| 41 | Bonus | 23 |
| 3065 | Minutes | 3093 |
| 0 | Net Transfers | 0 |
Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)
Verdict
B.Fernandes gets the edge. While both are strong midfielder options, B.Fernandes currently offers the better combination of form, fixtures, and value.
- Form: B.Fernandes is the in-form pick at 14 vs 0. That's elite-level recent output.
- Fixtures: Near-identical difficulty ahead (0.0 vs 0.0). Fixtures won't separate them.
- Value: B.Fernandes returns 22.6 points per £1m vs Rice's 25.6. Rice is the better value pick, and the £3.2m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
- Goal threat: B.Fernandes has more goal involvements (33 vs 13 G+A). Expected stats also back B.Fernandes on xG.
- Transfer trend: Similar transfer activity this week.
- Ownership: B.Fernandes is the template pick at 48% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Rice (23.3%) is the differential with more upside.
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