Rice vs Watkins
FPL Comparison · GW38 · Who to buy?
Buy Watkins over Rice this week.
Watkins edges it on: higher projected xP (6.3), better recent form (6.8).
Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £7.2m✓ | Price | £8.7m |
| 24.2% | Ownership | 13.4% |
| 184✓ | Total points | 154 |
| 4 | Goals | ✓14 |
| 9✓ | Assists | 4 |
| 23 | Bonus points | 23 |
| 3.8 | Form (last 30 days) | ✓6.8 |
| 3.4 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | ✓8.6 |
| 4.8 | Next fixture xP | ✓6.3 |
| 4.8 | 6-GW projected xP | ✓6.3 |
| 3.1 | xG this season | ✓14.2 |
| 7.3✓ | xA this season | 1.2 |
Recent Form — Last 5 Gameweeks
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Rice vs Watkins — Common Questions
Should I buy Rice or Watkins in FPL?
Buy Watkins over Rice this week. Watkins edges it on: higher projected xP (6.3), better recent form (6.8). Rice costs £7.2m and Watkins costs £8.7m — the price gap is £1.5m.
Rice or Watkins — who should I captain GW38?
Onside recommends Watkins as the captain pick for GW38 (STRONG). Watkins edges it on: higher projected xP (6.3), better recent form (6.8).
How do Rice and Watkins compare statistically?
This season: Rice has 4 goals + 9 assists (184 pts, £7.2m). Watkins has 14 goals + 4 assists (154 pts, £8.7m). Watkins lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Rice or Watkins?
GW38: Rice plays @ CRY (D3) and Watkins plays @ MCI (D5). Rice has the easier fixture.
Do Rice or Watkins take set pieces?
Rice does not take set pieces. Watkins takes penalties for Aston Villa.
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