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Brandon's DraftKings and FanDuel EPL DFS lineup picks for English Premier League Soccer on 5/2/26 (Matchweek 35). His top daily fantasy soccer forwards, midfielders, defenders, goalkeepers.
Welcome back to "The Kick-Off," and welcome to the 2025-26 season! Fixture congestion is gone, and we are at the final homestretch of the season. Who will qualify for the UEFA Champions League and Europa League? A few interesting scenarios are playing out between the domestic fixture and this year's finalists. The final push to the title is on! Let's kick off Matchweek 35!!
The top favorite for this week is Brentford FC (-120) vs. West Ham United (+290). I will guide you through this three-match slate starting at 10:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 2.
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EPL DFS Goalies
Bart Verbruggen - DK $4.7K || FD $10
Opponent - at Newcastle United
Bart Verbruggen is coming off a 3-0 clean sheet victory against Chelsea on April 21. In his last five starts–all domestic matches–he has made 15 saves, conceded three goals, and recorded three clean sheets.
In Brighton & Hove Albion’s most recent five domestic matches, excluding splits, they are the fourth-worst in Shots Against Per 90 and the fourth-best in Goals Against Per 90. The save volume is there.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Caoimhín Kelleher (DK $5.6K || FD $12) vs. West Ham United
- Mads Hermansen (DK $3.9K || FD $8) at Brentford FC
World class from Bart! 🧤 @MonsterEnergy ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/3eAElNqBoE
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) December 8, 2025
EPL DFS Forwards
Jarrod Bowen - DK $10.2K || FD $20
Opponent - at Brentford FC
Jarrod Bowen is slowly losing his monopoly of set pieces for the Hammers. However, he still produces in other areas of the pitch to warrant his extreme salaries. Within his most recent five appearances in all competitions, he has produced four assists, 14 shots, 11 chances created, 35 crosses, 17 corners, seven tackles, eight interceptions, six clearances, and one block.
West Ham United is barely floating above relegation, sitting just two points above Tottenham. Meanwhile, Brighton is sitting one point above AFC Bournemouth for the sole spot in the UEFA Europa League next season. Both clubs have something to fight for in this critical matchup. In the last five games, Brentford FC in all meaningful metrics, from a Per 90 against viewpoint, is a bottom-ten club. With another season of Premier League on the line, Bowen is projected to at least reach value.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Mateus Mané (DK $7K || FD $15) vs. Sunderland AFC
- Brian Brobbey (DK $4.4K || FD $14) at Wolverhampton FC
EPL DFS Midfielders
Enzo Le Fée - DK $7.1K || FD $16
Opponent - at Wolverhampton FC
Like Jarrod Bowen above, Enzo Le Fée is losing his majority role on set pieces with teammate and fellow midfielder Granit Xhaka (DK $4.7K || FD $16) gaining majority control. However, the former has a higher ceiling due to his role on the left wing. Over the most recent five fixtures in all competitions–four starts–Le Fée has amassed one assist, six shots, 14 chances created, 18 crosses, 11 corners, 11 tackles, four interceptions, seven clearances, and two blocks.
In Wolverhampton FC’s last five domestic matches, excluding splits, and looking at a Per 90 against viewpoint, they are the worst or second-worst in Goals, Chances Created, Big Chances Created, In-the-Box Shots, In-the-Box Goals, and Penalty Area Defense. Le Fée has the opportunity to produce one of the highest fantasy point performances of the slate in this prime matchup.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Bruno Guimarães (DK $8.5K || FD $21) vs. Brighton & Hove Albion
- Pascal Groß (DK $9.3K || FD $19) at Newcastle United
Journey from Wearside to Tyneside.
Cameras pitchside and in the away end.
On The Road is coming soon 🍿 pic.twitter.com/BiPBlqiR7u
— Sunderland AFC (@SunderlandAFC) March 23, 2026
EPL DFS Defenders
El Hadji Malick Diouf - DK $4.9K || FD $12
Opponent - at Brentford FC
As mentioned above, Jarrod Bowen has lost the majority of set pieces for West Ham United. One of the players who has taken a share of his set pieces is none other than El Hadji Malick Diouf. The young leftback has produced four shots, 11 chances created, 23 crosses, ten tackles, one interception, and 13 clearances within his most recent five matches in all competitions.
Once again, West Ham is playing for another year in the top flight, sitting two points above relegation. Diouf’s salary is high, but his role at both ends of the pitch makes it worthwhile.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Hugo Bueno (DK $6.9K || FD $11) vs. Sunderland AFC
- Michael Kayode (DK $5.1K || FD $11) vs. West Ham United
Corner Takers
- Brentford FC: Mathias Jensen
- West Ham United: Jarrod Bowen/Crysencio Summerville/El Hadji Malick Diouf
- Newcastle United: Bruno Guimarães/Sandro Tonali
- Brighton & Hove Albion: Pascal Groß/Yankuba Minteh
- Wolverhampton FC: Mateus Mané/Hugo Bueno
- Sunderland AFC: Enzo Le Fée/Granit Xhaka
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