Kobbie Mainoo vs Declan Rice: Gameweek 4 Analysis
| Photo | Player | GW xPts | Form | Season Pts | Goals | Assists | Pts per £m | Ownership | Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | Mainoo MID - Man Utd | 4.7 | 4.7 | 14 | 0 | 1 | 2.5 | 1.2% | £5.5m |
 | Rice MID - Arsenal | 4.3 | 4.3 | 13 | 0 | 1 | 1.8 | 13.8% | £7.4m |
TOO CLOSE TO CALL
Kobbie Mainoo and Declan Rice are closely matched in Gameweek 4. Both carry similar expected returns, form, and fixture difficulty. This one comes down to your squad needs and risk tolerance.
- Kobbie Mainoo projects 0.4 more expected points in GW4.
- Kobbie Mainoo leads on season points (14 vs 13 for Declan Rice).
- Declan Rice faces an easier GW4 opponent (FDR 3 vs 4).
Fixture run - next 4 gameweeks
Mainoo
GW4
Man City
Home
GW5
Fulham
Away
GW6
Spurs
Home
GW7
Leeds
Away
Rice
GW4
Sunderland
Away
GW5
Brighton
Away
GW6
Leeds
Home
GW7
Nott'm Forest
Away
The case for each player
Mainoo
- Kobbie Mainoo has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 14 points at £5.5m.
- Expected to score 4.7 points in GW4, making Mainoo a viable starting option.
- With only 1.2% ownership, Mainoo offers differential value to boost your rank if they deliver.
Rice
- Declan Rice has registered 0 goals and 1 assist this season, totalling 13 points at £7.4m.
- Expected to score 4.3 points in GW4, making Rice a viable starting option.
- Rice's fixture run looks manageable over the next 4 gameweeks.
Mainoo vs Rice Gameweek 4
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Mainoo has the better fixture and the lower price tag - saving you £1.9m.
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