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Brandon's DraftKings and FanDuel EPL DFS lineup picks for English Premier League Soccer on 2/28/26 (Matchweek 28). His top daily fantasy soccer forwards, midfielders, defenders, goalkeepers.
Welcome back to "The Kick-Off," and welcome to the 2025-2026 season! Fixture congestion is back, with only a few clubs remaining in European play. This could result in potential rotation given the lack of rest between the midweek fixtures and this weekend's fixtures. The final push to the title is on! Let's kick off Matchweek 28!!
The top favorite for this week is Liverpool FC (-250) vs. West Ham United (+600). I will guide you through this three-match slate starting at 10:00 A.M. EST on Saturday, February 28.
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
Jordan Pickford - DK $4K || FD $9
Opponent - at Newcastle United
Jordan Pickford has been struggling as of late, making ten saves, conceding six goals, and recording zero clean sheets in his last five starts in domestic play. However, there is no time better than the present.
Newcastle United is top-5 in Shots Per 90 in their last five domestic fixtures, excluding splits. They are also bottom-10 in Goals Per 90. This projects well for Pickford’s ‘floor’ performance. Especially when you consider Everton’s form on the road. In their last five away domestic fixtures, they have conceded just two goals. Pickford is expected to maintain value here.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Alisson Becker (DK $5.9K || FD $14) vs. West Ham United
EPL DFS Forwards
Igor Thiago - DK $8.8K || FD $21
Opponent - at Burnley FC
Igor Thiago has been on a downturn in form for the last month or so, with a spark of offense in the 1-1 draw with Arsenal, where he registered six shots. Overall, in his most recent five performances in domestic play, he has recorded one goal, 11 shots, three chances created, three tackles, two interceptions, and five clearances.
The striker will once again have another prime matchup, this time at Turf Moor. Burnley, in their last five home domestic matches, have conceded nine goals. That is tied for second-most amongst all clubs on the slate, excluding splits. They are also bottom-3 in all meaningful metrics from a Per 90 against viewpoint, in their last five domestic matches, excluding splits. The slate is expected to be divided between Liverpool FC stacks and Brentford FC stacks. Which side will you take?
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Mohamed Salah (DK $10K || FD $22) vs. West Ham United
- Dango Ouattara (DK $8.4K || FD $19) at Burnley FC
All 1️⃣7️⃣ of Igor Thiago's @BrentfordFC goals this season, how many will he finish on? 🤔
January's @EASPORTSFC Player of the Month winner 👏 pic.twitter.com/xbF1qahCsZ
— Premier League (@premierleague) February 13, 2026
EPL DFS Midfielders
Domink Szoboszali - DK $9.4K || FD $16 (DEF on FD)
Opponent - vs. West Ham United
Hopping over to the other half of the slate, we have Dominik Szoboszlai and Liverpool FC. They will play host to the Hammers in an optimal matchup. West Ham continues to struggle defensively and has benefited from a change in goalkeepers. However, they remain a bottom-5 club in all meaningful metrics from a Per 90 against viewpoint in their last five domestic fixtures, excluding splits. They have also conceded a slate-most ten goals in that timeframe.
In the last five matches for Szoboszlai in all competitions, he has produced two goals, one assist, eight shots, 14 chances created, 27 crosses, 14 corners, 12 tackles, four interceptions, eight clearances, and four blocks. West Ham United concedes a plethora of big chances. The creative attacking midfielder is projected to have a ceiling performance in this friendly fixture.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Mathias Jensen (DK $6.2K || FD $13) at Burnley FC
- James Ward-Prowse (DK $3.6K || FD $12) vs. Brentford FC
A goal we'll never tire of watching 🤯 pic.twitter.com/d9gpR7gZqR
— Liverpool FC (@LFC) September 28, 2023
EPL DFS Defenders
Defenders
Milos Kerkez - DK $4.1K || FD $10
Opponent - vs. West Ham United
Lastly is Milos Kerkez of Liverpool FC. There are multiple options at defense this weekend; however, playing the biggest home favorite is never frowned upon. Kerkez has generated two assists, two shots, four chances created, six crosses, six tackles, two interceptions, and 11 clearances throughout his most recent five appearances in all competitions.
West Ham United concedes many big chances, as mentioned above. They also give in to pressure from the flank. If Kerkez can push up enough, he has a strong opportunity to exceed value.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Kieran Trippier (DK $5.3K || FD $10) vs. Everton FC
Corner Takers
- Burnley FC: James Ward-Prowse/Jaidon Anthony/Hannibal Mejbri
- Brentford FC: Vitaly Janelt/Mathias Jensen
- Liverpool FC: Dominik Szoboszlai
- West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen/Mateus Fernandes
- Newcastle United: Sandro Tonali
- Everton FC: James Garner/Kiernan-Dewsbury Hall
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