Declan Rice — Midfielder, Arsenal
ARSIs Rice worth picking in FPL 2026/27?
— Onside (onsidearena.com), predictions graded in public.
Season Summary
Rice scored 0 goals and provided 4 assists for Arsenal in the 2026/27 season so far. Priced at £7.3m, Rice has accumulated 36 total FPL points this season. Over the last 5 gameweeks, Rice has averaged 5.6 points per game (form: 8.0). GW8: vs EVE (difficulty 3/5, 5.4 projected xP). Across the next 6 fixtures, Onside projects 22.5 total xP.
Premier League Stats
Midfielder · Season 26/27
On the Pitch
Expected Stats
Next gameweek prediction
GW 85.4 xP next gameweek — #7 on the captain board, a strong captain option.
Onside gives Rice a 99% chance of starting Gameweek 8.
Based on 7 gameweeks of 2026/27 team-sheet evidence. Model confidence 88%. This is the probability he is in the starting XI, not the probability he plays — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Rice returns in 53 of 100 gameweeks at this projection (53%)
Each square is a gameweek at the engine’s current projection for Rice. Acid squares are the weeks he returns — a goal, an assist, a clean-sheet-level score. The grey ones are the blanks nobody puts in the highlight reel.
The shape, not just the number: a high projection with many grey squares is a different bet from the same projection concentrated in acid.
6-GW outlook
Projected xPLast 10 GWs
Points trend| GW | Opp | Min | G/A | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | NFO (A) | 90' | 0/1 | 9 |
| 6 | LEE (H) | 90' | 0/1 | 7 |
| 5 | BHA (A) | 90' | 0/0 | 1 |
| 4 | SUN (A) | 80' | 0/1 | 6 |
| 3 | CHE (H) | 90' | 0/1 | 5 |
| 2 | AVL (A) | 84' | 0/0 | 5 |
How accurate have our Rice projections been?
Every projection below was published on this site before the deadline it applies to, and is shown next to what Rice actually scored. Across 7 graded gameweeks in which he played 60 minutes or more, Onside has been out by an average of 3.3 points and the official FPL projection by 3.0 — further out than FPL, on this player.
| GW | Onside | FPL | Actual | Mins | Closer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GW1 | 3.1 | 2.6 | 3 | 67 | Onside |
| GW2 | 1.6 | 2.6 | 5 | 84 | FPL |
| GW3 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 5 | 90 | Onside |
| GW4 | 1.9 | 2.7 | 6 | 80 | FPL |
| GW5 | 2.9 | 4.8 | 1 | 90 | Onside |
| GW6 | 2.6 | 3.8 | 7 | 90 | FPL |
| GW7 | 3.0 | 4.7 | 9 | 90 | FPL |
Rows under 60 minutes are shown but excluded from the averages, the same scope guard the site-wide graded record uses. The full dataset for every player is published as CSV under CC BY 4.0. Last graded .
Season stats vs midfielders
Percentile rankAttack
- Goals00
- Assists994
- Expected goals550.28
- Expected assists911.16
- Expected GI771.44
Underlying
- Minutes90591
- Starts837
- Bonus pts935
- BPS total93148
Creativity / ICT
- Threat3919
- Creativity90170
- Influence96191
- ICT index8838.0
Set-piece role · Arsenal
FPL official designation: #1 for direct free-kicks.
FPL official designation: #1 for corners.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Will Rice start in Gameweek 8?
Onside gives Rice a 99% chance of starting Gameweek 8, from 7 gameweeks of 26/27 team-sheet evidence. That is the probability he is named in the starting XI, not the probability he features — a substitute appearance is not a start.
Is Rice worth captaining in GW8?
According to Onside's AI engine, Rice is a strong captain option for GW8 with 5.4 projected points. 5.4 xP next gameweek — #7 on the captain board, a strong captain option.
How many goals has Rice scored this season in FPL?
Rice has scored 0 goals and provided 4 assists for Arsenal in the 2026/27 FPL season so far, totalling 36 points.
Is Rice fit to play?
Rice is currently listed as fully available in FPL with no injury concerns recorded. Onside tracks status updates hourly — check back before each deadline.
Does Rice take set pieces for Arsenal?
Yes. According to Onside's curated set-piece data, Rice is Arsenal's primary free-kick taker and primary corner taker. Set-piece responsibility adds a meaningful premium to FPL projected points.
How much does Rice cost in FPL?
Rice currently costs £7.3m in Fantasy Premier League 2026/27. With 36 total points this season, that is 4.9 points per million — moderate value for the price.
What are Rice's projected points in FPL?
The Onside model projects 22.5 points for Rice across the next 6 gameweeks including 5.4 points in GW8 vs EVE. Projections refresh after every played match.
Is Rice worth it in FPL 26/27?
At £7.3m, the Onside model projects 22+ points for Rice over the next 6 gameweeks — weigh that projection against alternatives at the same price before committing. Projections update after every match, so check again near the deadline.
What does Rice's FPL fixture run look like?
Rice has a mixed fixture run over the next 6 gameweeks. Onside projects 22.5 total expected points across this period. Monitor week-by-week.
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