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Brandon's DraftKings and FanDuel UCL DFS lineup picks for UEFA Champions League Soccer on 11/5/25 (Matchweek 4, Day Two). His top daily fantasy soccer forwards, midfielders, defenders, goalkeepers.
Welcome back to “The Kick-Off” and welcome to the 25-26 season! Yesterday was a relatively uneventful day, with just 17 goals across the seven fixtures and three clean sheets. With weekly domestic fixtures at the weekend, starting XI rotation is expected. Let's finish Matchweek Four, Day Two with a bang!
The top favorite for today is Inter Milan (-5000) vs. FC Kairat Almaty (+5000). I will guide you through this seven-match slate starting at 3:00 P.M. EST on Wednesday, November 5.
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
Gerónimo Rulli - DK $5.3K || FD $11
Opponent - vs. Atalanta
The last time Gerónimo Rulli was featured in this article, he had one of his more disappointing performances of the season in a 2-1 loss at Sporting Lisbon, where he made five saves and conceded two goals. Since then, in three domestic starts, he has made 12 saves, conceded four goals, and recorded one clean sheet. It was his second clean sheet in his last five starts in all competitions and his fourth of the season.
Luckily, after yesterday’s abysmal goalie outing, we have Rulli’s prime matchup. The French club is the fourth-worst in Shots Against Per 90 and a top-ten club in Goals Against Per 90. Furthermore, in their first three UEFA Champions League (UCL) fixtures, Atlalanta is a top-ten club in Shots Per 90 and the fifth-worst in Goals Per 90. All signs point to Rulli having heavy non-dangerous shot volume.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Yann Sommer (DK $6K || FD $14) vs. FC Kairat Almaty
- Unai Simón (DK $3.7K || FD $8) at Newcastle United
EPL DFS Forwards
Marcus Rashford - DK $10.8K || FD $22
Opponent - at Club Brugge
Marcus Rashford and the La Liga giants may have THE prime matchup of the slate. In a Per 90 against viewpoint, Club Brugge is the second-worst in Shots, the fourth-worst in both Chances Created and In-the-Box Shots, the eighth-worst in both In-the-Box Goals and Penalty Area Defense, and they are the ninth-worst in Goals. Meanwhile, Barcelona, in a Per 90 perspective, is top-ten across all metrics, except Big Chances Created and Big Chances Scored.
In Rashford’s last five outings in all competitions, he has produced four goals, one assist, 23 shots, 10 chances created, 24 crosses, 27 corners, three tackles, three clearances, and one block. The young forward and playmaker has not looked back since he arrived at Spotify Camp Nou. Expect him to manage double-digit fantasy points once again as the leading set piece taker for the slate’s second-biggest favorite.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Leroy Sané (DK $8.6K || FD $18) at AFC Ajax
- Dodi Lukébakio (DK $7.1K || FD $17) vs. Bayern Leverkusen
MARCUS RASHFORD WHAT A FINISH ‼️ pic.twitter.com/hK0CwOBEPa
— ESPN FC (@ESPNFC) November 2, 2025
EPL DFS Midfielders
Hakan Çalhanoğlu - DK $8.6K || FD $21
Opponent - at FC Kairat Almaty
Hakan Çalhanoğlu and I Nerazzuri, are another big favorite. Excluding both In-the-Box Shots Against Per 90 and Penalty Area Defense, FC Kairat Almaty is a bottom-ten club in all metrics against Per 90 to start the Champions League this season.
In the most recent five fixtures in all competitions for Çalhanoğlu, he has amassed four goals, one assist, 17 shots, 14 chances created, 20 crosses, 17 corners, nine tackles, four interceptions, four clearances, two blocks, and one clearance. Yet another leading set piece taker for his respective club, the catalyst has a strong floor with plenty of upside in this premium matchup. His recent metrics also suggest he is moving further up the pitch and joining the attack more, rather than sitting behind as a playmaker. The additional shot volume will only benefit his floor.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Phil Foden (DK $7.5K || FD $21) vs. Borussia Dortmund
- Alex Berenguer (DK $7.1K || FD $16) at Newcastle United
Inter’in resmi hesabından Hakan Çalhanoğlu’nun müthiş asisti ve Zielinski’nin golü paylaştı:
“Bir sanat eseri.”
pic.twitter.com/Xy1Rae0Poh— Aykırı (@aykiricomtr) November 5, 2025
EPL DFS Defenders
Defenders
Kieran Trippier - DK $6.4K || FD $14
Opponent - vs. Athletic Club
Kieran Trippier is back in training and expected to suit up for this home matchup against Athletic Club. It is projected to be a close match with plenty of back-and-forth. This could benefit Trippier’s ability to play both sides of the pitch. Throughout his last five fixtures in all competitions, he has produced 12 chances created, 29 crosses, 20 corners, 11 tackles, one interception, and 20 clearances.
He does not provide much value offensively outside of crossing. Even then, his crossing from set pieces and open play will provide a solid floor, helping him maintain value.
Others To Consider (CASH/GPP):
- Alejandro Grimaldo (DK $7K || FD $15) at SL Benfica
- Ulisses Garcia (DK $3.3K || FD $7) vs. Atalanta
Corner Takers
Corner Takers:
- AFC Ajax: Mika Godts/Kenneth Taylor
- Galatasaray SK: İlkay Gündoğan/Leroy Sané
- Club Brugge: Christos Tzolis
- FC Barcelona: Marcus Rashford/Lamine Yamal
- Inter Milan: Hakan Çalhanoğlu/Federico Dimarco
- FC Kairat Almaty: Valeri Gromyko
- Manchester City: Phil Foden
- Borussia Dortmund: Julian Ryerson/Daniel Svensson
- Newcastle United: Kieran Trippier/Sandro Tonali
- Athletic Club: Alejandro Berenguer
- Olympique Marseille: Mason Greenwood
- Atalanta BC: Lorenzo Bernasconi
- SL Benfica: Dodi Lukébakio/Heorhii Sudakov
- Bayern Leverkusen: Aleix García/Alejandro Grimaldo
Thanks for reading The Kick-Off. Good luck in all of your contests today!
