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Brandon's DraftKings and FanDuel EPL DFS lineup picks for English Premier League Soccer on 11/29/25 (Matchweek 13). His top daily fantasy soccer forwards, midfielders, defenders, goalkeepers.
Welcome back to "The Kick-Off," and welcome to the 2025-2026 season! Happy Thanksgiving for those that celebrate, and hopefully everyone has been enjoying and staying safe during the holidays! There was UEFA Champions League play at midweek, which will force some clubs into rotation. Let's knock off Matchweek 13!
The top favorite for this week is Manchester City FC (-425) vs. Leeds United (+1100). I will guide you through this three-match slate starting at 10:00 A.M. EST on Saturday, November 29.
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.
EPL DFS Goalies
Đorđe Petrović - DK $4.9K || FD $12
Opponent - at Sunderland AFC
AFC Bournemouth have looked far from competent over the last three domestic fixtures. In that window, they have lost 3-1 at Manchester City, lost 4-0 at Aston Villa, and drew 2-2 with West Ham United. In Đorđe Petrović’s last five domestic starts, he has made 16 saves, conceded 12 goals, and recorded one clean sheet.
Luckily, Sunderland AFC is the sixth-worst in Goals Per 90 in their last five domestic matches. The one concern is that they are also the eighth-worst in Shots Per 90, which limits Petrović's ceiling. Despite being on the road, Petrović is expected to maintain value here.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Gianluigi Donnarumma (DK $6K || FD $14) vs. Leeds United
- Caoimhin Kelleher (DK $5.5K || FD $13) vs. Burnley FC
EPL DFS Forwards
Igor Thiago - DK $9K || FD $22
Opponent - vs. Burnley FC
The entire slate revolves around stacking Manchester City at home versus Leeds United. This will pull some ownership off of Igor Thiago, who is arguably the second-best option at forward on the slate. In his last five domestic appearances, he has produced five goals, 16 shots, two chances created, one cross, seven tackles, one interception, and 10 clearances.
Burnley FC is the top club to target on this small three-match slate. From a Per 90 Against viewpoint in their last five domestic matches, they are the worst club in Shots, Chances Created, In-the-Box Shots, In-the-Box Goals, and Penalty Area Defense. They are also second-worst in Big Chances Created and fourth-worst in Goals. If there is a time to fade Manchester City and stack another club, it is now, and it is Brentford FC.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Erling Haaland (DK $10.8K || FD $25) vs. Leeds United
- Dango Ouattara (DK $7.8K || FD $15) vs. Burnley FC
EPL DFS Midfielders
Phil Foden - DK $8.8K || FD $21
Opponent - vs. Leeds United
In terms of creative midfielders on this short slate, Phil Foden has the optimal chance of exceeding value and reaching his ceiling. Throughout his last five matches in all competitions–four starts–he has amassed two goals, one assist, 11 shots, nine chances created, 25 crosses, 20 corners, three tackles, and two clearances.
Leeds United is second-worst in Goals Against Per 90 and fifth-worst in In-the-Box Goals Against Per 90 over their last five domestic matches. For under $9K as the largest favourite on the slate and control over the majority of set pieces, Foden checks every box, especially for ‘CASH’ contests.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Mikkel Damsgaard (DK $8.2K || FD $18) vs. Burnley FC
- Marcus Tavernier (DK $7.7K || FD $19) at Sunderland AFC
EPL DFS Defenders
Defenders
Quilindschy Hartman - DK $5.4K || FD $13
Opponent - at Brentford FC
Quilindschy Hartman is still the majority set piece taker for Burnley FC, and he will remain an optimal option at the defender position. Within his most recent five domestic fixtures, he has produced two assists, two shots, six chances created, 18 crosses, five corners, nine tackles, seven interceptions, and 15 clearances.
Brentford FC is not an ideal matchup, although they are tied for the second-most Crosses Against on the slate this season. Hartman’s salary will make it much more challenging to afford Manchester City stacks. However, considering his role on set pieces and his overall role with Bunrley, he is expected to be the highest-producing defenseman on the slate. He also has the ‘safest’ floor.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Michael Kayode (DK $4.3K || FD $10) vs. Leeds United
- Bafodé Diakité (DK $2.6K || FD $10) at Sunderland AFC
Corner Takers
- Brentford FC: Mikkel Damsgaard/Dango Ouattara
- Burnley FC: Quilindschy Hartman/Jaidon Anthony
- Manchester City FC: Phil Foden/Rayan Cherki
- Leeds United: Sean Longstaff
- Sunderland AFC: Enzo Le Fee/Granit Xhaka
- AFC Bournemouth: Alex Scott/Marcus Tavernier/Lewis Cook
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