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Rice vs Gibbs-White

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

Gibbs-White currently has the edge on form (10 vs 3), while Rice leads on total points (169 vs 155). At £7.2m vs £7.4m, Rice is the budget-friendly choice.

Rice
Rice
ARS ARS · Midfielder
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Gibbs-White
Gibbs-White
NFO NFO · Midfielder

Stats Comparison

Rice Stat Gibbs-White
£7.2m Price £7.4m
169 Total Points 155
3.0 Form 10.0
5.3 Pts/Game 4.7
24.2% Ownership 6.0%
4 Goals 12
9 Assists 2
3.15 xG 9.36
6.83 xA 2.18
202.7 ICT Index 205.1
23 Bonus 14
2760 Minutes 2811
10,322 Net Transfers 40,339

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW34GW35GW36GW37GW38Avg
RiceARSARS NEW (H) FUL (H) WHU (A) BUR (H) CRY (A) 2.4
Gibbs-WhiteNFONFO SUN (A) CHE (A) NEW (H) MUN (A) BOU (H) 3.2

Verdict

It's a coin flip. Both Rice and Gibbs-White 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: Gibbs-White is the in-form pick at 10 vs 3. That's elite-level recent output.
  • Fixtures: Rice has the easier upcoming run (avg FDR 2.4 vs 3.2). That's a dream run — prioritise assets from that squad.
  • Value: Rice returns 23.5 points per £1m vs Gibbs-White's 20.9. Rice is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Gibbs-White has more goal involvements (14 vs 13 G+A). Expected stats favour Gibbs-White on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Gibbs-White has stronger transfer momentum (40,339 net vs 10,322). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Rice is the template pick at 24.2% — safe but offers limited rank gains. Gibbs-White (6%) is the differential with more upside.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is better in FPL, Rice or Gibbs-White?
Based on current form, Gibbs-White has the edge with a form rating of 10. However, Rice has 169 total points vs Gibbs-White's 155.
Should I pick Rice or Gibbs-White for FPL?
Rice costs £7.2m with 24.2% ownership, while Gibbs-White costs £7.4m with 6.0% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Rice vs Gibbs-White: 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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