Dúbravka vs. Rice

Final Verdict: Rice

Rice is the clear winner due to his superior FPL output, better form, and higher potential for attacking returns, especially with both players fully available.

Head-to-Head Analysis

Availability & Risk: Both players are fully available ('a') with no injury news, so this isn't a factor.
Form: Rice is in significantly better form (6.5) compared to Dúbravka (4.0).
Fixtures: Rice faces Nottingham Forest (A), Man Utd (H), and Leeds (A) – all difficulty 3. Dúbravka has a tough trip to Liverpool (A, difficulty 4), followed by Tottenham (H) and Sunderland (A), both difficulty 3. Rice's fixtures look slightly more favourable for consistent returns.
Value: Dúbravka is a budget goalkeeper at 4.0m (17.0 PPM), while Rice is a premium midfielder at 7.4m (16.89 PPM). While Dúbravka offers good value for a cheap GK, Rice's overall points potential and attacking threat make him a far more impactful FPL asset.
Underlying Stats: Rice's ICT Index (143.9) absolutely dwarfs Dúbravka's (64.9), reflecting his much higher influence, creativity, and threat in his midfield role, leading to more FPL points.

The Deciding Factor

The biggest edge for Rice is his consistent FPL output across all metrics – goals, assists, bonus points, and a much higher ICT Index. He's simply a far more explosive and reliable points scorer than a budget goalkeeper, even a starting one.

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