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Semenyo vs Rice

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

Rice currently has the edge on form (3 vs 1.3), while Semenyo leads on total points (178 vs 169). At £8.2m vs £7.2m, Rice is the budget-friendly choice.

Semenyo
Semenyo
MCI MCI · Midfielder
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Rice
Rice
ARS ARS · Midfielder

Stats Comparison

Semenyo Stat Rice
£8.2m Price £7.2m
178 Total Points 169
1.3 Form 3.0
5.7 Pts/Game 5.3
55.5% Ownership 24.2%
15 Goals 4
6 Assists 9
10.25 xG 3.15
2.39 xA 6.83
224.0 ICT Index 202.7
17 Bonus 23
2770 Minutes 2760
-56,867 Net Transfers 10,322

Fixture Difficulty (Next 6 GWs)

PlayerClubGW33GW35GW36GW37GW38Avg
SemenyoMCIMCI BUR (A) EVE (A) BRE (H) BOU (A) AVL (H) 2.8
RiceARSARS NEW (H) FUL (H) WHU (A) BUR (H) CRY (A) 2.4

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 vs 1.3. Neither is on fire right now.
  • Fixtures: Rice has the easier upcoming run (avg FDR 2.4 vs 2.8). That's a dream run — prioritise assets from that squad.
  • Value: Semenyo returns 21.7 points per £1m vs Rice's 23.5. Rice is the better value pick.
  • Goal threat: Semenyo has more goal involvements (21 vs 13 G+A). Expected stats also back Semenyo on xG.
  • Transfer trend: Rice has stronger transfer momentum (10,322 net vs -56,867). The crowd is moving but no price change is imminent.
  • Ownership: Semenyo is the template pick at 55.5% — 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, Semenyo or Rice?
Based on current form, Rice has the edge with a form rating of 3. However, Semenyo has 178 total points vs Rice's 169.
Should I pick Semenyo or Rice for FPL?
Semenyo costs £8.2m with 55.5% ownership, while Rice costs £7.2m with 24.2% ownership. Consider upcoming fixtures and your budget.
Semenyo 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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