Rodrigo Bentancur vs Declan Rice: Gameweek 36 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Bentancur MID - Spurs | 2.5 | 2.5 | 74 | 1 | 1 | 14.2 | 0.2% | £5.2m |
![]() | Rice MID - Arsenal | 4.2 | 3.2 | 176 | 4 | 9 | 24.4 | 24.1% | £7.2m |
SLIGHT EDGE: RICE
Declan Rice holds a slight edge over Rodrigo Bentancur heading into Gameweek 36, driven by higher expected points.
- Declan Rice projects 1.7 more expected points in GW36.
- Declan Rice is in sharper form with 3.2 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
- Rodrigo Bentancur faces an easier GW36 opponent (FDR 2 vs 3).
Final 3 gameweeks of the season

Bentancur
GW36
Leeds
Home
GW37
Chelsea
Away
GW38
Everton
Home

Rice
GW36
West Ham
Away
GW37
Burnley
Home
GW38
Crystal Palace
Away
The case for each player
Bentancur
- Rodrigo Bentancur has registered 1 goal and 1 assist this season, totalling 74 points at £5.2m.
- Expected to score 2.5 points in GW36, making Bentancur a viable starting option.
- With only 0.2% ownership, Bentancur offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Rice
- Declan Rice has registered 4 goals and 9 assists this season, totalling 176 points at £7.2m.
- Expected to score 4.2 points in GW36, making Rice a viable starting option.
- Rice has shown better recent form at 3.2 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Bentancur vs Rice Gameweek 36
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