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Brandon's DraftKings and FanDuel EPL DFS lineup picks for English Premier League Soccer on 5/9/26 (Matchweek 36). 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? The end is near, with a few fixtures left, and then we begin the World Cup Watch! The final push to the title is on! Let's kick off Matchweek 36!!
The top favorite for this week is Brighton & Hove Albion (-400) vs. Wolverhampton FC (+1000). I will guide you through this three-match slate starting at 10:00 a.m. ET on Saturday, May 9.
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EPL DFS Goalies
Đorđe Petrović - DK $4.9K || FD $10
Opponent - at Fulham FC
Đorđe Petrović has registered 11 saves, six conceded goals, and one clean sheet in his last five starts in all competitions. He now gets arguably the most optimal matchup on the slate. In the last five domestic matches, excluding splits, Fulham are the second-best in Shots Per 90 and the fifth-worst in Goals Per 90.
Meanwhile, on the other end of the pitch, the Cherries are conceding the second-most Shots Against Per 90 and the third-least Goals Against Per 90. The shot volume is there for Petrović, and he will make his case as the top-performing goalie on the slate.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Bart Verbruggen (DK $6K || FD $13) vs. Wolverhampton FC
- Senne Lammens (DK $5.3K || FD $11) at Sunderland AFC
EPL DFS Forwards
Yankuba Minteh - DK $8.4K || FD $17
Opponent - vs. Wolverhampton FC
There are two different routes to go at the forward position for this three-match slate. Especially when playing ‘CASH’ contests. The first option is to roster Danny Welbeck (DK $7.8K || FD $18), who will lead the Seagulls’ attack. The second is his teammate, Yankuba Minteh. The latter will feature here. In Minteh’s last five appearances in all competitions, he has produced six shots, seven chances created, 40 crosses, nine corners, 12 tackles, four interceptions, and one clearance.
Wolverhampton, from a Per 90 Against viewpoint, are the third-worst in Goals, Chances Created, and In-the-Box Shots. They are also the second-worst in both Big Chances Created and In-the-Box Goals, and the worst in Penalty Area Defense. Minteh plays on the wing, generating open-play value, and he has a fraction of the set piece duty for the Seagulls, too. He is expected to maintain value in this meeting with the Wolves.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Rayan (DK $7.5K || FD $17) at Fulham FC
- Amad Diallo (DK $4.9K || FD $16) at Sunderland AFC
What a finish from Yankuba! 😅 Highlights in partnership with @MPBcom. 📺🤝 pic.twitter.com/bKSItNKx57
— Brighton & Hove Albion (@OfficialBHAFC) March 14, 2026
EPL DFS Midfielders
Pascal Groß - DK $9.1K || FD $19
Opponent - vs. Wolverhampton FC
Staying at the American Express, we have another Seagull, and this time it is the long-time veteran, Pascal Groß. Groß is the fourth-highest-salaried midfielder on the slate and rightfully so. He is the catalyst for the hosts, with all play running through him, whether it be open play or set pieces. Within his most recent five matches in all competitions, he has amassed two assists, two shots, 15 chances created, 34 crosses, 16 corners, six tackles, three interceptions, four clearances, and one block.
As mentioned above, Wolverhampton is still struggling defensively. They have also conceded a slate high ten goals in their last five away fixtures, tying Sunderland AFC’s ten goals against in their last five home fixtures. If his salary is too high, or trying to fit other big names, Groß’s teammate and fellow midfielder Jack Hinshelwood (DK $4.6K || FD $12) is also an option at half the salary.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Bruno Fernandes (DK $11.5K || FD $24) at Sunderland AFC
- Alex Scott (DK $5.4K || FD $15) at Fulham FC
MAN UNITED ARE FLYING. 🪽
VAR clears a possible handball as Benjamin Šeško DOUBLES the Man United lead! pic.twitter.com/zcVYQ9YQnj— NBC Sports Soccer (@NBCSportsSoccer) May 3, 2026
EPL DFS Defenders
Luke Shaw - DK $3.9K || FD $10
Opponent - at Sunderland AFC
Luke Shaw features once again in the article. The veteran fullback has arguably the second-most optimal matchup on the slate, visiting the Stadium of Light. The Black Cats have not been playing as lackluster a defense as the Wolves have, but they have not improved much either.
Over Shaw’s last five fixtures in all competitions, he has produced three shots, one chance created, six crosses, 15 tackles, ten interceptions, 21 clearances, and one block. Shaw does not have the same role with the Red Devils as he has in the past, however, he still plays a vital role in progression up the pitch. Shaw also has potential for a clean sheet in this prime matchup.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Jan Paul van Hecke (DK $4.7K || FD $14) vs. Wolverhampton FC
- Marcos Senesi (DK $3.1K || FD $15) at Fulham FC
Corner Takers
- Fulham FC: Harry Wilson/ Saša Lukiĉ
- AFC Bournemouth: Alex Scott/Marcus Tavernier
- Sunderland AFC: Enzo Le Fée/Granit Xhaka
- Manchester United: Bruno Fernandes/Bryan Mbeumo
- Brighton & Hove Albion: Pascal Groß/Yankuba Minteh
- Wolverhampton FC: Mateus Mané/Hugo Bueno
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