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Brandon's DraftKings and FanDuel EPL DFS lineup picks for English Premier League Soccer on 11/9/25 (Matchweek 11). His top daily fantasy soccer forwards, midfielders, defenders, goalkeepers.
Welcome back to "The Kick-Off," and welcome to the 2025-2026 season! Another week of Champions League has come and gone. Newcastle United is the only club with potential for rotation. Let's knock off Matchweek Eleven!
The top favorite for this week is Nottingham Forest (+130) vs. Leeds United (+220). I will guide you through this four-match slate starting at 9:00 A.M. EST on Sunday, November 9.
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EPL DFS Goalies
Lucas Perri - DK $4.4K || FD $9
Opponent - at Nottingham Forest
This slate is a mixed bag, especially at the goalie position. There is no true value matchup. However, Nottingham Forest gives the closest look at one. In their last five domestic fixtures, they are last in Goals Per 90 and just outside the bottom ten in Shots Per 90.
Leeds United does offer plenty of concern, though. In their last five domestic fixtures, they are the second-worst in Goals Against Per 9,0 and they are in the top ten in Shots Against Per 90. Outside of Nottingham’s 2-2 draw at home with Manchester United, they had not scored a home goal in the English Premier League since their very first match of the season in August. This all rides on Lucas Perri. Within his last five domestic appearances, he has made nine saves, conceded nine goals, and recorded two clean sheets. He is the definition of boom-or-bust, with a dash of value.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Dean Henderson (DK $5K || FD $9) vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
- Đorđe Petrović (DK $4.3K || FD $12) at Aston Villa
EPL DFS Forwards
Noah Okafor - DK $5.1K || FD $15
Opponent - at Nottingham Forest
Another player with plenty of ceiling is striker Lucas Perri's teammate, Noah Okafor. The striker and winger offers plenty of excitement on the ball with his bursts of speed, dribbling, and his shot. Over his last five domestic fixtures, he has produced two goals, six shots, three chances created, 11 crosses, seven tackles, and two interceptions.
From a Per 90 against viewpoint, Nottingham Forest in their last five domestic matches is in the bottom three in Goals, Shots, and Chances Created, and they are in the bottom ten in Big Chances, Created, In-the-Box Shots, and Penalty Area Defense. Noah Okafor will have plenty of opportunities to exceed value in this prime matchup, especially at his salary.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Jean-Phillippe Mateta (DK $10.4K || FD $21) vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
- Yankuba Minteh (DK $9K || FD $18) at Crystal Palace
🎯 Noah Okafor's strike against Tottenham was our 800th @PremierLeague goal pic.twitter.com/Y8LxsFXAIX
— Leeds United (@LUFC) October 4, 2025
EPL DFS Midfielders
Sean Longstaff - DK $7.5K || FD $19
Opponent - at Nottingham Forest
As stated above, Nottingham is performing below average defensively. This sets up midfielder and playmaker Sean Longstaff for another optimal performance. Over his last five domestic appearances, he has amassed one goal, two assists, eight shots, 17 chances created, 30 crosses, 23 corners, 17 tackles, three interceptions, four clearances, and three blocks.
Unlike the majority of box-to-box midfielders who play further back in their own end, Longstaff gets himself involved in plenty of attacks for Leeds United. His salary is climbing weekly, and his production is too. He has produced double-digit fantasy points on both DraftKings and FanDuel each week over the last month. As long as he continues to take the majority of set pieces, his floor is ‘safe’.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Mikkel Damsgaard (DK $7.8K || FD $18) vs. Newcastle United
- Yerémy Pino (DK $3.6K || FD $13) vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
Yeremy Pino capping off a fine evening in Liverpool 🇪🇸 pic.twitter.com/F3HpLQvidr
— Crystal Palace F.C. (@CPFC) October 30, 2025
EPL DFS Defenders
Defenders
Kieran Trippier - DK $6K || FD $14
Opponent - at Brentford FC
Defense is relatively straightforward for the majority of contests, especially ‘CASH’ contests this weekend. The defender who will gain the most attention and see the highest ownership is Magpies wingback Kieran Trippier. Based on their starting XI, the Englishman will see the bulk of the set pieces. Within his last five fixtures in all competitions, he has produced one assist, 11 chances created, 29 crosses, 20 corners, 14 tackles, and 17 clearances.
Brentford FC will not be an ‘easy’ matchup. However, Trippier is heavily involved at both ends of the pitch and will see numerous opportunities to maintain value.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Daniel Muñoz (DK $6.5K || FD $14) vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
- Gabriel Gudmundsson (DK $3.8K || FD $10) at Nottingham Forest
Corner Takers
- Aston Villa: John McGinn/Matty Cash
- AFC Bournemouth: Alex Scott/Justin Kluivert
- Brentford FC: Mikkel Damsgaard
- Newcastle United: Kieran Trippier/Sandro Tonali
- Crystal Palace: Yéremy Pino
- Brighton & Hove Albion: Yankuba Minteh/Ferdi Kadıoğlu
- Nottingham Forest FC: Elliot Anderson
- Leeds United: Sean Longstaff
Thanks for reading The Kick-Off. Good luck in all of your contests today!
