Mbeumo vs Rice
— who to buy for GW8?


Mbeumo and Rice are very closely rated this week.
Both players score similarly on the Onside engine — captain verdict, fixture, and form are all within margin. Consider price and ownership when deciding.
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Head-to-Head Stats
| A | Stat | B |
|---|---|---|
| £7.8m | Price | ✓£7.3m |
| 20.6% | Ownership | 11.2% |
| 41✓ | Total points | 36 |
| 4✓ | Goals | 0 |
| 1 | Assists | ✓4 |
| 5 | Bonus points | 5 |
| 8.0 | Form (last 30 days) | 8.0 |
| 5.6 | Avg pts last 5 GWs | 5.6 |
| 5.6✓ | Next fixture xP | 5.4 |
| 26.4✓ | 6-GW projected xP | 22.5 |
| 4.0✓ | xG this season | 0.3 |
| 0.9 | xA this season | ✓1.2 |
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Mbeumo vs Rice — Common Questions
Should I buy Mbeumo or Rice in FPL?
Mbeumo and Rice are very closely rated this week. Both players score similarly on the Onside engine — captain verdict, fixture, and form are all within margin. Consider price and ownership when deciding. Mbeumo costs £7.8m and Rice costs £7.3m — the price gap is £0.5m.
Mbeumo or Rice — who should I captain GW8?
Mbeumo and Rice are very similar captain options for GW8. Check for late team news before the deadline.
How do Mbeumo and Rice compare statistically?
This season: Mbeumo has 4 goals + 1 assists (41 pts, £7.8m). Rice has 0 goals + 4 assists (36 pts, £7.3m). Mbeumo lead on goal involvements.
Who has the better fixture — Mbeumo or Rice?
GW8: Mbeumo plays vs BOU (D3) and Rice plays vs EVE (D3). Both have the same fixture difficulty.
Do Mbeumo or Rice take set pieces?
Mbeumo takes penalties and free kicks and corners for Man Utd. Rice takes free kicks and corners for Arsenal.
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