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Brandon's DraftKings and FanDuel EPL DFS lineup picks for English Premier League Soccer on 2/10/26 (Matchweek 26). His top daily fantasy soccer forwards, midfielders, defenders, goalkeepers.
Welcome back to "The Kick-Off," and welcome to the 2025-2026 season! Fixture congestion may have eased. However, there were domestic matches at the weekend. Expect potential rotation given the lack of rest between this last weekend's fixtures and the midweek fixtures. Let's kick off Matchweek 26!!
The top favorite for this week is Chelsea FC (-185) vs. Leeds United (+500). I will guide you through this three-match slate starting at 2:30 P.M. EST on Tuesday, February 10.
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EPL DFS Goalies
Robert Sánchez - DK $5.6K || FD $13
Opponent - vs. Leeds United
Despite there being multiple options at the goalkeeper position for Tuesday’s slate, Robert Sánchez is the optimal goalie. Chelsea, in their last five domestic fixtures, excluding splits, are the third-worst in Shots Against Per 90 and top-10 in Goals Against Per 90. The only issue is Leeds United's lack of shot volume.
In Sánchez’s most recent five appearances–four starts–in all competitions, he has made 16 saves and conceded six goals. Could Sánchez record his first clean sheet of the season?
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Jordan Pickford (DK $4.9K || FD $11) vs. AFC Bournemouth
- Guglielmo Vicario (DK $4.6K || FD $10) vs. Newcastle United
EPL DFS Forwards
Amine Adli - DK $6.8K || FD $17
Opponent - at Everton FC
Amine Adli is slowly taking over AFC Bournemouth. The attacking midfielder has seen an increased role within the starting XI, including set pieces. Over his most recent five fixtures in all competitions, he has produced one goal, one assist, five shots, seven chances created, 23 crosses, ten corners, ten tackles, four interceptions, and seven clearances.
Everton FC, in their last five fixtures, excluding splits, are bottom-five in: Shots Against Per 90, Chances Created Against Per 90, Big Chances Created Against Per 90, and In-the-Box Shots Against Per 90. Adli is projected to produce double-digit fantasy points once again.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Matheus Cunha (DK $8K || FD $20) at West Ham United
- João Pedro (DK $7.8K || FD $19) vs. Leeds United
Did you spot Matheus Cunha's dance moves at the Emirates? 👀
Take a look at the things you might have missed from Matchweek 23 👇 pic.twitter.com/UvHZfW3ZiD
— Premier League (@premierleague) January 29, 2026
EPL DFS Midfielders
Xavi Simons - DK $7.1K || FD $16
Opponent - vs. Newcastle United
Xavi Simons is the definition of floor value for Tuesday’s slate. The attacking midfielder is expected to have full control of set pieces for Tottenham. Within his last five appearances in all competitions, he has amassed one assist, 16 shots, 12 chances created, 17 crosses, nine corners, seven tackles, and five interceptions.
Newcastle United is a bottom-10 club in all meaningful metrics from a Per 90 Against viewpoint in their last five domestic matches, excluding splits. Furthermore, they are a bottom-four club in Goals Against Per 90. All it takes is one ‘lucky’ bounce, and Simons instantly surpasses value.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Bruno Fernandes (DK $10K || FD $24) at West Ham United
- James Garner (DK $7.1K || FD $20) vs. AFC Bournemouth
Follow Xavi Simons en route to his first Premier League goal 🏃
⚪️ @SpursOfficial pic.twitter.com/nypQO9opsQ
— Premier League (@premierleague) December 10, 2025
EPL DFS Defenders
Defenders
Álex Jiménez - DK $4.4K || FD $11
Opponent - at Everton FC
Álex Jiménez is projected to start at right wing again in Bournemouth’s 4-2-3-1 formation. Within the defender’s last five appearances–four starts–in all competitions, he has generated one goal, one assist, five shots, four chances created, seven crosses, 13 tackles, seven interceptions, and one clearance.
As mentioned above, Everton FC is weak in a few areas and strong in others. As long as Jiménez continues to start at the wing, he will remain an optimal value play.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Kieran Trippier (DK $5.9K || FD $12) at Tottenham Hotspur
- Luke Shaw (DK $3.5K || FD $10) at West Ham United
Corner Takers
- Chelsea FC: Cole Palmer/Enzo Fernández
- Leeds United: Ilia Gruev/James Justin
- Everton FC: James Garner/Kiernan Dewsbury-Hall
- AFC Bournemouth: Lewis Cook
- Tottenham Hotspur: Xavi Simons
- Newcastle United: Bruno Guimarães/Sandro Tonali/Kieran Trippier
- West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen/Crysencio Summerville
- Manchester United: Bryan Mbeumo/Bruno Fernandes
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