Joelinton vs Declan Rice: Gameweek 36 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | Joelinton MID - Newcastle | 1.2 | 1.2 | 71 | 2 | 1 | 12 | 0.3% | £5.9m |
![]() | Rice MID - Arsenal | 4.2 | 3.2 | 176 | 4 | 9 | 24.4 | 24.1% | £7.2m |
PICK RICE
Declan Rice holds a clear edge over Joelinton heading into Gameweek 36, driven by higher expected points.
- Declan Rice projects 3.0 more expected points in GW36.
- Declan Rice is in sharper form with 3.2 points per game over the last six gameweeks.
Final 3 gameweeks of the season

Joelinton
GW36
Nott'm Forest
Away
GW37
West Ham
Home
GW38
Fulham
Away

Rice
GW36
West Ham
Away
GW37
Burnley
Home
GW38
Crystal Palace
Away
The case for each player
Joelinton
- Joelinton has registered 2 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 71 points at £5.9m.
- Expected to score 1.2 points in GW36, making Joelinton a viable starting option.
- With only 0.3% ownership, Joelinton 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.
Joelinton vs Rice Gameweek 36
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