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Brandon's DraftKings and FanDuel EPL DFS lineup picks for English Premier League Soccer on 12/30/25 (Matchweek 19). His top daily fantasy soccer forwards, midfielders, defenders, goalkeepers.
Welcome back to "The Kick-Off," and welcome to the 2025-2026 season! Happy Holiday season from the Rotoballer Family! The plethora of fixtures is back for another round with midweek matches! Expect rotation given the lack of rest between this past weekend's fixtures and this weekend's. Let's kick off Matchweek 19!!
The top favorite for this week is Manchester United (-290) vs. Wolverhampton FC (+750). I will guide you through this six-match slate starting at 2:30 P.M. EST on Tuesday, December 30.
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EPL DFS Goalies
Jordan Pickford - DK $4.2K || FD $9
Opponent - at Nottingham Forest
Welcome back to another episode of "Pickford Knows Best." Jordan Pickford is once again the featured goalie on the slate. The goalkeeper continues to backstop Everton when all hope is lost. In his last five domestic starts, he has made seven saves, conceded three goals, and recorded three clean sheets. Three clean sheets!
Furthermore, in Everton’s last five domestic away fixtures, they have conceded just three goals. They are still conceding quality chances. This positions Pickford for another potential value performance.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Senne Lammens (DK $5.9K || FD $13) vs. Wolverhampton FC
- Aaron Ramsdale (DK $5.5K || FD $11) at Burnley FC
Jordan Pickford = world class. 🔥
End of debate. pic.twitter.com/u0KPYH77MZ
— Everton (@Everton) November 25, 2025
EPL DFS Forwards
Matheus Cunha - DK $10K || FD $22
Opponent - vs. Wolverhampton FC
Without Bruno Fernandes in the lineup, set pieces can become questionable for the Red Devils. However, Mason Mount is also projected not to start, which would leave set pieces in the hands of Matheus Cunha and teammate and defender Luke Shaw. In Cunha’s most recent five domestic matches, he has produced two goals, one assist, 28 shots, eight chances created, nine crosses, one corner, eight tackles, four interceptions, and one clearance.
Wolverhampton remains a bottom-5 club, defensively, across all meaningful metrics in a Per 90 against viewpoint. They have also conceded the second-most goals on the slate when playing on the road in their last five domestic away fixtures. As a forward in a prime matchup, with shot volume and set piece value, Cunha is expected to exceed value today.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- João Pedro (DK $7.2K || FD $21) vs. AFC Bournemouth
- Yankuba Minteh (DK $7.1K || FD $16) at West Ham United
Reece James with a BEAUTIFUL corner and a slight touch from Joao Pedro puts Chelsea ahead over Aston Villa. 🙌 pic.twitter.com/UQxV4t9xEl
— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) December 27, 2025
EPL DFS Midfielders
Cole Palmer - DK $8K || FD $19
Opponent - vs. AFC Bournemouth
Another potential set piece is Cole Palmer and Reece James. Palmer is expected to play the whole match today, now that he is fully fit again. Before his injury, he was the leading set-piece taker for the Blue Shirts. Although last week he played heavy minutes and he did not take a single corner, casting some doubt on his future role in set pieces. Regardless, in his last five appearances in all competitions–four starts–he has amassed one goal, seven shots, four chances created, eight crosses, four tackles, and five interceptions.
AFC Bournemouth went from a defensive stronghold to the top targetable club. When on the road, they forget how to play defense entirely. In their last five domestic away fixtures, they have conceded 18 goals! That is 18 goals! For comparison, Wolverhampton is the second-worst on the road as previously mentioned, and they conceded 11 goals. Excluding quality chance creation, the Cherries are a bottom-10 club, defensively across all meaningful metrics. Palmer is expected to meet value at a minimum.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Bukayo Saka (DK $11.2K || FD $23) vs. Aston Villa
- Elliot Anderson (DK $7.4K || FD $18) vs. Everton FC
EPL DFS Defenders
Defenders
Luke Shaw - DK $3.9K || FD $10
Opponent - vs. Wolverhampton FC
Sprinting back over to Old Trafford to finish up the article with an old fantasy darling, Shaw. It is hard to recall the last time Shaw was relevant in the fantasy world, or even in soccer in general. After leading Manchester United for multiple seasons as the top defender and spearheading their set pieces, Shaw fell off in a big way. But now he is back and ready to maintain value with a role on set pieces once again!
In Shaw’s most recent five domestic appearances, he has produced two chances created, nine crosses, one corner, 12 tackles, eight interceptions, and 14 clearances. His days of offensive production are behind him, but he is still providing enough on the defensive end. In a match where Manchester United will possess the ball, can Shaw unlock his old offensive prowess?
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Reece James (DK $6.3K || FD $19) vs. AFC Bournemouth ** LISTED AS ‘M’ ON FD **
- Piero Hincapié (DK $3.7K || FD $11) vs. Aston Villa FC
Corner Takers
- Chelsea FC: Reece James/Cole Palmer
- AFC Bournemouth: Marcus Tavernier/Lewis Cook
- Burnley FC: Lucas Pires
- Newcastle United: Lewis Miley/Lewis Hall/Sandro Tonali
- West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen/Freddie Potts
- Brighton & Hove Albion: Ferdi Kadioğlu/Yasin Ayari
- Nottingham Forest: Elliot Anderson/Omari Hutchinson
- Everton FC: James Garner/Dwight McNeil
- Arsenal FC: Bukayo Saka/Declan Rice
- Aston Villa FC: John McGinn/Lucas Digne
- Manchester United: Matheus Cunha/Luke Shaw
- Wolverhampton FC: Fer López/João Gomes
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