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Martin Konstantinov's EPL DFS lineup picks on FanDuel and DraftKings for Matchday 25. The top daily fantasy soccer players and sleepers for the Premier League.
It's an intriguing seven-game slate for DFS Premier League soccer this weekend on FanDuel and DraftKings. Below we bring you seven players you should consider as EPL DFS lineup picks for Matchday 25 (on January 31st, 2018).
Not all are top-tier options, as there is a range of DFS value picks, sleepers and high-risk players mixed in.
Consider all of these EPL players for your DFS lineups this weekend; however, at the end of the day, it is always your decision. Good luck, RotoBallers.
EPL DFS Forwards to Consider
Jamie Vardy - F, LEI vs EVE (DK - $7,200, FD - $8,500)
At this price, it is hard to find a better option who could break out at any given moment. Vardy is a proven goalscorer at the top level who is fighting for a spot in England's world cup squad this summer. With many of the top options costing upwards of 10,000 on both sites, Vardy makes sense in a contrarian lineup or as a high-priced second option in most contest formats. Bet on Vary to score this week against a suspect Everton defense.
Manolo Gabbiadini - F, SOU vs BHA (DK - $5,400, FD - $7,000)
This is a bit of a risky investment, as Southhampton have been rotating their forwards for the majority of the season. However, Gabbiadini got the nod last weekend and played almost the full 90 and looked dangerously close to scoring on a few occasions. He is more of a value buy on DraftKings this week, but keep Gabbiadini in your entries if you need a cheap forward who has the opportunity to nick a goal when many don't expect it.
EPL DFS Midfielders to Consider
Paul Pogba - M, MU vs TOT (DK - $7,900, FD - $9,500)
Although his playing style serves him better on FanDuel (and his price is adjusted accordingly), Paul Pogba has a penchant for showing up in big games. His ability to create space for himself to pass or shoot makes him a unique option at the position in that he is the main creative force behind most of Manchester United's opportunities. With three goals and nine assists for Manchester United so far this season, Pogba should be considered a solid option in most formats as the game against Tottenham could be his next opportunity to shine.
Abdoulaye Doucouré - M, WAT vs STK (DK - $5,200, FD - $8,500)
If you are building your lineups on DraftKings and want a cheap option who can bang in goals as a midfielder, you should consider Doucouré in your lineups this week. The midfielder has seven goals to his name this season and is Watford's main creative force following the cool-down of winger Richarlison earlier this season. Doucouré is guaranteed to play the full ninety minutes and has the ability to pull the strings and have a jaw-dropping performance this week against a less-than-stellar Stoke City defense.
EPL DFS Defenders to Consider
Kyle Walker - D, MCI vs WBA (DK - $5,200, FD - $6,000)
The British right back is almost guaranteed to see a full ninety minutes of action against West Brom. Walker will look to add to the five assists he has already collected this season with another few crosses this week. The young fullback remains an integral part of the defense of the most dominant team in the league this season and should be considered a top-tier option against a West Brom side that have been struggling to keep goals out of the back of the net as of late.
Cuco Martina - D, EVE vs LEI (DK - $3,800, FD - $6,500)
Although Martina is more of a play on FanDuel this week as opposed to DraftKings, the fullback has played every minute since becoming a fixture in the starting lineup for the Toffees this season. Martina is not known for grabbing assists and goals, making him a poor play on DraftKings (although a valuable asset in contrarian lineups if you believe this is his breakout week). Regardless, Martina has the ability to notch his first assist of the season this week against Leicester in what could end up being a rather high scoring affair.
EPL DFS Goalies to Consider
Nick Pope - G, BUR vs NEW (DK - $4,300, FD - $5,000)
With starting goalie and club captain Tom Heaton expected to return to the fold within the next few weeks, Nick Pope's time in the starting lineup may be nearly up. Regardless, Pope has been one of the catalysts of a fantastic Burnley back line that has kept ten clean sheets with him in between the sticks. Pope will likely face a few shots from Newcastle this weekend but do enough to ensure a clean sheet for his side. Pope is a good option if you are strapped for cash this week as he faces a very easy matchup against Newcastle.
