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B.Fernandes vs Rice

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

B.Fernandes currently has the edge on form (5 vs 3), while B.Fernandes leads on total points (199 vs 169). At £10.3m vs £7.2m, Rice is the budget-friendly choice.

B.Fernandes
B.Fernandes
MUN MUN · Midfielder
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Rice
Rice
ARS ARS · Midfielder

Stats Comparison

B.Fernandes Stat Rice
£10.3m Price £7.2m
199 Total Points 169
5.0 Form 3.0
6.6 Pts/Game 5.3
45.4% Ownership 24.2%
8 Goals 4
19 Assists 9
10.38 xG 3.15
9.60 xA 6.83
320.5 ICT Index 202.7
36 Bonus 23
2615 Minutes 2760
25,464 Net Transfers 10,322

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW34GW35GW36GW37GW38Avg
B.FernandesMUNMUN BRE (H) LIV (H) SUN (A) NFO (H) BHA (A) 3.0
RiceARSARS NEW (H) FUL (H) WHU (A) BUR (H) CRY (A) 2.4

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 5 vs 3. Solid recent returns.
  • Fixtures: Rice has the easier upcoming run (avg FDR 2.4 vs 3.0). That's a dream run — prioritise assets from that squad.
  • Value: B.Fernandes returns 19.3 points per £1m vs Rice's 23.5. Rice is the better value pick, and the £3.1m price gap frees budget for upgrades elsewhere.
  • Goal threat: B.Fernandes has more goal involvements (27 vs 13 G+A). Expected stats also back B.Fernandes on xG.
  • Transfer trend: B.Fernandes has stronger transfer momentum (+25,464 net vs 10,322). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: B.Fernandes is the template pick at 45.4% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Rice (24.2%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, B.Fernandes or Rice?
Based on current form, B.Fernandes has the edge with a form rating of 5. However, B.Fernandes has 199 total points vs Rice's 169.
Should I pick B.Fernandes or Rice for FPL?
B.Fernandes costs £10.3m with 45.4% ownership, while Rice costs £7.2m with 24.2% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
B.Fernandes vs Rice: 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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