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Brandon's DraftKings and FanDuel EPL DFS lineup picks for English Premier League Soccer on 10/26/25 (Matchweek 9). His top daily fantasy soccer forwards, midfielders, defenders, goalkeepers.
Welcome back to "The Kick-Off," and welcome to the 2025-2026 season! With domestic play last weekend and Champions League at mid-week, there is a chance of rotation in some squads this weekend. Let's knock out Matchweek Nine!!
The top favorite for this week is Arsenal FC (-260) vs. Crystal Palace (+700). I will guide you through this four-match slate starting at 10:00 A.M. EST on Sunday, October 26.
If you have any questions on today's slate, bankroll management, GPP strategy, Cash game strategy, or anything else, don't hesitate to contact me at [email protected], via X @df_solutions, or in our Discord chat rooms.
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EPL DFS Goalies
Martin Dúbravka - DK $4.1K || FD $9
Opponent - at Wolverhampton
Burnley is typically the club to attack for its poor defense and mediocre goalkeeping. However, this weekend, they walk into a premium matchup against bottom-five Wolverhampton. In a Per 90 viewpoint, the Wolves, in their last five domestic fixtures, are the second-worst in Goals, the worst in Big Chances Created, and they are bottom-ten in every other meaningful metric. Furthermore, from a Per 90 against viewpoint, Burnley FC is a bottom-five club in all metrics except Goals in their last five domestic fixtures.
In Dúbravka’s most recent five domestic starts, he has made 24 saves, conceded nine goals, and recorded one clean sheet. Despite the poor Burnley defense, Dúbravka continues to shine. There is only one slight concern. It is his floor. Wolverhampton’s ability to score is tragically dreadful, but it is their shot volume in general that will limit Dúbravka’s floor and ceiling. Nevertheless, his salary is low enough to warrant his play still.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Đorđe Petrović (DK $5.6K || FD $12) vs. Nottingham Forest
- Dean Henderson (DK $3.6K || FD $8) at Arsenal FC
EPL DFS Forwards
Antoine Semenyo - DK $10.3K || FD $22
Opponent - vs. Nottingham Forest
There are three different roster builds to this slate, and it is possible to make all three work. First, run both Antoine Semenyo AND Erling Haaland. Second, run just Haaland. Third, run just Semenyo. Either way, the two star strikers will be featured in many lineups this weekend, including in FPL. Prior to Sean Dyche’s takeover of Nottingham Forest, in their last five domestic matches, they were the worst in Goals Against Per 90 and bottom three in every other meaningful metric. In their first match with Sean Dyche, they managed a massive 2-0 win over FC Porto at midweek in the UEFA Europa League. However, FC Porto has struggled outside the Liga Portugal Betclic, and it remains to be seen whether the hosts' performance was a fluke.
In Semenyo’s most recent five domestic appearances, he has accrued four goals, two assists, nine shots, five chances created, seven crosses, 10 tackles, five clearances, and two blocks. The winger is a constant threat on the flank, and his performance this season has caught the attention of many major clubs around the world. Expect Semenyo to produce another dominant outing.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Erling Haaland (DK $11.2K || FD $25) at Aston Villa FC
- Jaidon Anthony (DK $8.1K || FD $21) at Wolverhampton
Spare a thought for defenders when Antoine Semenyo is running at them 😬 pic.twitter.com/YNbxb0hZDB
— Premier League (@premierleague) August 20, 2025
EPL DFS Midfielders
Jhon Arias - DK $4K || FD $14
Opponent - vs. Burnley FC
Jhon Arias is the key to the slate. He is the majority set piece taker for Wolverhampton. The Wolver are in a prime spot at home versus Burnley FC. Burnley is the worst in Chances Created Against Per 90, Shots Against Per 90, and In-the-Box Shots Against Per 90. They have also conceded a league-high 181 Crosses Against in their last five domestic matches.
Throughout Arias’s last five domestic appearances–three starts–he has produced six shots, seven chances created, 17 crosses, 10 corners, 11 tackles, three interceptions, and six clearances. The winger produces on both ends of the pitch, and he has open-play value as well as set piece value. For his salary this weekend and the role he has with the Wolves, he is considered a ‘LOCK’ in all contests. He will provide salary relief for the aforementioned Erling Haaland and Antoine Semenyo.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Bukayo Saka (DK $9.7K || FD $23) vs. Crystal Palace
- Phil Foden (DK $8.4K || FD $16) at Aston Villa FC
Jhon Arias. 🇨🇴🥵#FIFACWC pic.twitter.com/ybkReLmoEE
— Copa Mundial FIFA 🏆 (@fifaworldcup_es) September 21, 2025
EPL DFS Defenders
Defenders
Quilindschy Hartman - DK $4.5K || FD $13
Opponent - at Wolverhampton
Quilindschy Hartman is starting to lose a part of his set piece role with the Clarets. The wingback has managed two assists, two shots, seven chances created, 19 crosses, four corners, 10 tackles, nine interceptions, 16 clearances, and one block in his last five domestic fixtures. Despite the lack of set piece duty recently, he still holds open-play value.
The defender position is shallow this weekend, which could push more ownership than usual to Hartman, in turn making him a ‘LOCK’ in ‘CASH’ contests. Nevertheless, he will have numerous chances to produce on both ends of the pitch, helping him maintain value in a prime matchup.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Jurriën Timber (DK $5.7K || FD $15) vs. Crystal Palace
- Álex Jiménez (DK $2.9K || FD $7) vs. Nottingham Forest
Corner Takers
- Arsenal FC: Bukayo Saka/Declan Rice
- Crystal Palace: Daichi Kamada/Adam Wharton
- Aston Villa FC: John McGinn/Matty Cash
- Manchester City FC: Phil Foden
- Wolverhampton: Jhon Arias/Jean-Ricner Bellegarde
- Burnley FC: Quilindschy Hartman/Jaidon Anthony
- Nottingham Forest FC: Morgan Gibbs-White/Igor Jesus/Elliot Anderson
- AFC Bournemouth: Justin Kluivert/Marcus Tavernier
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