Who has better FPL fixtures — Tavernier or Rice?

Tavernier (Bournemouth) has an average FDR of 3.4 over the next 5 games, while Rice (Arsenal) has 3.0. Rice has the easier upcoming run.

Tavernier vs Rice — FPL Comparison

Q: Should I pick Tavernier or Rice in FPL?

Rice edges it. With more total points, better recent form, easier upcoming fixtures, better value for money, Rice (163pts, £7.3m) is the stronger pick right now. Tavernier does have his own merits, but the overall data favours Rice for the immediate future.

Midfielder · Bournemouth (£5.4m) vs Arsenal (£7.3m) · 2025/26

Head-to-Head Stats

Tavernier	Stat	Rice
109	Total Points	163
£5.4m	Price	£7.3m
2.3	Form	3.0
4.0	PPG	5.4
5	Goals	4
4	Assists	9
7.21	xG	3.05
3.18	xA	6.43
10.39	xGI	9.48
10	Bonus	21
412	BPS	695
2122	Minutes	2580
2.1%	Ownership	26.2%
151.7	ICT Index	192.2
9	Clean Sheets	14
3.4	Avg FDR (next 5)	3.0

Fixture Comparison (Next 5)

Tavernier (BOU)

ARSNEWLEECRYFUL

Avg FDR: 3.4

Rice (ARS)

BOUMCINEWFULWHU

Avg FDR: 3.0

Value Analysis

Tavernier

Points per million: 20.2

PPG: 4.0

Price: £5.4m

Season points: 109

Rice

Points per million: 22.3

PPG: 5.4

Price: £7.3m

Season points: 163

Verdict: Tavernier or Rice?

Rice edges it. With more total points, better recent form, easier upcoming fixtures, better value for money, Rice (163pts, £7.3m) is the stronger pick right now. Tavernier does have his own merits, but the overall data favours Rice for the immediate future.

Pick Tavernier if: you want his overall profile and have £5.4m available

Pick Rice if: you prioritise more total points, better recent form, easier upcoming fixtures, better value for money or need to save £-1.9m

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