EPL DFS Lineup Picks for DraftKings (12/23/23) - English Premier League Soccer Matchweek 18

Brandon's DraftKings EPL DFS lineup picks for English Premier League Soccer on 12/23/23 (Matchweek 18). His top daily fantasy soccer forwards, midfielders, defenders, goalkeepers.

1. Welcome back to “The Kick-Off” and welcome to the 23-24 season! Finally, a new season is here and we can welcome back our beloved Futbol. Many clubs have made big moves this offseason to help bolster their cup chances and chances of getting a European spot for next season. Will we see a new title winner this season or will Liverpool and Manchester City continue to battle it out for the top spot?

The top favorite for this weekend is Fulham -150 vs Burnley FC +400. I will guide you through this four-match slate starting at 10:00 A.M. EST.

If you have any questions on today's slate, bankroll management, GPP strategy, Cash game strategy, or anything else, don’t hesitate to email me at [email protected], via Twitter @df_solutions, or in our Discord chat rooms.

EPL DFS Goalies

Goalies

Guglielmo Vicario - DK $5.3K || FD $11

Opponent - Everton 

It is no surprise that Tottenham is the ‘safest’ favorite on the slate and they are also at home. This sets up Vicario as the ‘chalk’ choice at goalie. In his last five domestic fixtures, he has 11 saves, 8 goals conceded and 1 clean sheet. Everton is not the worst club offensively, however, they are nothing to write home about either. Bernd Leno of Fulham is the ideal go to if not looking for the chalkiest play.                                    

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): Leno (DK $5.5K || FD $13), Turner (DK $4.5K || FD $9)

EPL DFS Forwards

Rodrigo Muniz - DK $3.7K || FD $13

Opponent - Burnley FC

Muniz looks to be starting this weekend in a more than favorable matchup at home against Burley. In five domestic fixtures for Muniz – one start –, he has 5 shots, 3 created chances, 1 interception and 2 clearances. With Jimenez out due to suspension, Muniz is the first choice to lead the attack. Against a bottom five club defensively and for under $4K on DraftKings, Muniz will be the easiest ‘chalk’ play of the season.       

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): Son (DK $10.1K || FD $22), Wilson (DK $8.3K || FD $21)

EPL DFS Midfielders

Andreas Pereira - DK $7.4K || FD $17

Opponent - Burnley FC

Staying with Fulham, Andreas Pereira is the next ‘super chalk’ play of the slate. The midfielder is one of the most affordable set piece takers on the slate and has a premium matchup, at home against Burnley. The visitors are the sixth-worst in Created Chances Against, the fourth-worst in both Big Chances Created Against and In-the-Box Shots Against and they are the second-worst in Goals Against  – all Per 90 –. In Pereira’s last five domestic matches, he has 3 assists, 5 shots, 13 created chances, 23 crosses, 19 corners, 8 tackles, 2 interceptions and 2 clearances.                                                    

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): McNeil (DK $9.5K || FD $18), Gibbs-White (DK $8.1K || FD $16)

Pedro Porro - DK $7.5K || FD $16

Opponent - Everton

For some reason, Everton loves conceding goals and high-end performances to fullbacks. Since Madison has gone down with an injury, Porro has taken over set piece duties. Throughout his last five domestic fixtures, he has 3 assists, 14 shots, 16 created chances, 49 crosses, 27 corners, 9 tackles, 6 interceptions and 6 clearances. Everton will not be a walk in the park when breaking down their In-the-Box defense.

Others To Consider (CASH/GPP): Trippier (DK $7.7K || FD $15), Bassey (DK $2.9K || FD $11)

Corner Takers

• Fulham FC: Pereira
• Burnley FC: Bruun Larsen/Brownhill
• Luton Town FC: Doughty
• Newcastle United: Trippier
• Nottingham Forest: Gibbs-White
• AFC Bournemouth: Tavernier/Cook
• Tottenham Hotspur: Porro
• Everton: McNeil/Harrison

Thanks for reading The Kick-Off. Good luck in all of your contests today!

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