Rice vs Wharton
FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?
Buy Rice over Wharton this week.
Rice edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (4.8).
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £7.2m | Price | ✓£5.0m |
| 24.1% | Ownership | 0.8% |
| 184✓ | Total points | 111 |
| 4✓ | Goals | 1 |
| 9✓ | Assists | 6 |
| 23✓ | Bonus points | 8 |
| 3.8 | Form (last 30 days) | 3.8 |
| 3.4 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | ✓3.8 |
| 4.8✓ | Next fixture xP | 2.8 |
| 4.8✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 2.8 |
| 3.1✓ | xG this season | 1.5 |
| 7.3 | xA this season | ✓7.5 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
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Rice vs Wharton — Common Questions
Should I buy Rice or Wharton in FPL?
Buy Rice over Wharton this week. Rice edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (4.8). Rice costs £7.2m and Wharton costs £5.0m — the price gap is £2.2m.
Rice or Wharton — who should I captain GW38?
Onside recommends Rice as the captain pick for GW38 (STRONG). Rice edges it on: stronger captain verdict (STRONG), easier next fixture (difficulty 3/5), higher projected xP (4.8).
How do Rice and Wharton compare statistically?
This season: Rice has 4 goals + 9 assists (184 pts, £7.2m). Wharton has 1 goals + 6 assists (111 pts, £5.0m). Rice lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Rice or Wharton?
GW38: Rice plays @ CRY (D3) and Wharton plays vs ARS (D4). Rice has the easier fixture.
Do Rice or Wharton take set pieces?
Neither Rice nor Wharton are listed as primary set-piece takers in Onside's current data.
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