X
Lost password?

Don't have an account?
Gain Access Now

X

Receive free daily analysis

NFL
NBA
NHL
NASCAR
CFB
MLB
MMA
PGA
ESPORTS
BETTING

Already have an account? Log In

X

Forgot Password


POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (10/16/21) - English Premier League Soccer

Welcome back, RotoBallers! It felt like a very long two weeks of international break, and I'm glad to have some EPL back in my life this weekend. I hope you are too becaue we have a nice six-game main slate to cover on Saturday. Keep reading this breakdown for my DFS soccer picks on RotoBaller and see how to have success on Saturday's slate.

The very large majority of my DFS content will be EPL-related, however, there is more soccer than just what is being played in England. If you want to chop it up with myself and other RotoBaller writers about non-EPL leagues or other sports, consider becoming a premium member and joining our ever-growing community of DFS and fantasy sports enthusiasts!

In this article, I will be providing you with my English Premier League daily fantasy soccer lineup picks for FanDuel on 10/16/21 for the slate that locks at 10:00 am ET. Be sure to also check out our other DFS lineup picks for other active sports. You can always find me on Twitter @vdray5 if you have any questions. Good luck, RotoBallers!

Featured Promo: Get any DFS Premium Bundle for for 30% off using code NEW! Win more with expert advice from proven winners and exclusive DFS tools. Get instant access to RotoBaller's Lineup Optimizers, Research Stations, daily picks and VIP chat rooms across 10 sports! Go Premium, Win More!

 

EPL DFS Lineup Picks - Overview

Aston Villa vs Wolverhampton

These two teams side right in the middle of the table - and that's probably right around where they're expected to be for the remainder of the season. Aston Villa (+130) are slight money line favorites at home, but Wolves are coming into this game with three wins in their last four including two straight against Newcastle and Southampton. It should be a fairly even game, but it has one of the lower goal total over/unders on the slate at just 2, 2.5.

Leicester vs Manchester United

It not been a good start to the year for Leicester at all. They have won just one game in all competitions since the beginning of September, and their last league win was 8/28. Manchester United (+115) are favored on the road which doesn't happen often with away teams at the King Power. Manchester United have had their own struggles lately with four weeks since their last EPL win. The goal total over/under is 2.5, 3.

Manchester City vs Burnley

Manchester City (-800) are ginormous home favorites on Saturday. They are easily the largest favorites on the slate and should roll Burnley who are looking for their first win of the year still. Manchester City will be a popular stack option on this slate. The goal total over/under is 3.5.

Norwich vs Brighton

Brighton (+115) are still sitting in the top half of the table even on points with Manchester City. They have been rattling off strong results week in and week out. They have another prime matchup this weekend against the league's worst team. Norwich are levels below all of the teams, and Brighton will have some good plays Saturday. The goal total over/under is 2, 2.5.

Southampton vs Leeds

Leeds got their first win of the season against Watford last time out, and now they travel to take on Southampton (+130). Southampton don't have a win yet this year, and this one seems like it's set up for a draw. The goal total over/under is 2.5, 3.

Brentford vs Chelsea

Chelsea (-160) are the slate's second-largest favorite on the road against Brentford. Chelsea sit alone at the top of the table right now, and they're coming off a nice 3-1 showing against Southampton. They should be able to take care of Brentford on the road, but Brentford is good enough to keep this close. The goal total over/under is 2.5.

 

FanDuel DFS Forwards / Midfielders

Let's start with Manchester City. They are easily one of the most stackable teams on a large slate that we have seen all season. Both Kevin de Bruyne ($21) and Phil Foden ($18) are coming off their first EPL goals of the season and are in great spots to score again. They are +120 and +110 to score, respectively, in a home game where they are two-goal favorites.

Jack Grealish ($19) is another awesome play for some additional City exposure. His floor/ceiling combination likely took a little bit of a hit with KDB back on the field, but he's a main cog in this juggernaut attacking unit in a great matchup. Ilkay Gundogan ($14) is one of the stronger value plays on the slate in this matchup.

Normally, I'm not targeting attackers on the road against Leicester. However, Leicester's defense has been struggling to start this season, and I feel good about rostering some Manchester United attackers. I'm going to start with Bruno Fernandes ($21). He has shown a more stable fantasy floor than Cristiano Ronaldo ($23) this year, and he comes with a $2 discount. Sure, Ronaldo has more goal upside, but it's not like Fernandes has none. He has four league goals this year and is +205 to score in this game. Both players are good pivots of chalkier Manchester City attackers.

It's viable to run Ronaldo/Fernandes back with a little Jamie Vardy ($19). Vardy has six goals this year including four in his last three games. He also - if you haven't heard - has a habit of scoring against good teams. He has the second-best scoring odds in this game at +170 behind Ronaldo. He's one of my favorite low-owned goalscorers on the slate.

Speaking of low-owned goalscorers, Raul Jimenez ($19) is a good play. He has had a good fantasy floor this year which is new for him, and he is has been less goal-dependent. Villa's defense is not anything to be scared of, and Jimenez is +210 to score his second goal of the year on Saturday.

Brighton attackers have a fantastic matchup Saturday. Norwich are awful, and they are allowing 2.29 goals per game. Neal Maupay ($18) has been their best goalscorer over the last few years, and he's off to a nice start this season with four goals in seven games. He's +185 to score. You can get some cheaper - or additional - Brighton exposure through Leandro Trossard ($16) and Pascal Gross ($14).

Jack Harrison ($11) should get back into the starting lineup this weekend, and he's too cheap. With Leeds' style of play in a good matchup against a weaker Southampton team, Harrison is one of the best value attackers on the slate.

Attacking a poor Leeds defense has been a good strategy this year and will continue to be until further notice. It's tough that James Ward-Prowse ($5) is on a suspension this week and Che Adams ($16) is hurt. However, it opens up some nicer value plays for us like Mohamed Elyounoussi ($15) and Nathan Redmond ($14). Leeds are allowing 2.0 goals per game along with the most shots on goal and chances created in the league.

 

FanDuel DFS Defenders

Joao Cancelo ($14) is a great way to get some cheap exposure to Manchester City. They should control a ton of the possession which will allow Cancelo a lot of opportunities to get involved in the attack. Cancelo carries a strong floor in this game with some chances created and a likely clean sheet bonus. He also has one of the better ceilings out of the defenders on the slate with +425 anytime goal odds.

Leicester's defense has some very intriguing plays on this slate. Manchester United has been a good matchup for opposing defenders to rack up defensive stats so far this year. Caglar Soyuncu ($10) is a strong play, but Timothy Castagne ($7) is a top-notch value play on Saturday in this matchup.

Grant Hanley ($12), Jan Bednarek ($11), and Kyle Walker ($8) are some of the other defenders to look at on this slate.

 

FanDuel DFS Goalkeepers

Zack Steffen ($5) is an elite play on this slate, and he will be extremely chalky. Burnley are one of the worst attacking teams in the league, and there is almost no chance they net one on the road against Manchester City. Steffen has a very high likelihood of getting both bonuses which will be gold at minimum price. I really don't see any reason to not play him on this slate.

 

Thanks for reading my EPL DFS lineup picks breakdown on RotoBaller and good luck!

More DFS Analysis & Lineup Picks

POPULAR FANTASY TOOLS

Expert Advice
Articles & Tools
Import Your Leagues
Draft Rankings
Draft Simulator
Enter League Settings
Compare Any Players
Rookies & Call-Ups
24x7 News and Alerts

REAL-TIME FANTASY NEWS

Steven Stamkos59 mins ago

Nets Hat Trick On Saturday
Zach Hyman1 hour ago

Tallies Three Points In Victory
Dustin Wolf1 hour ago

Shuts The Door On Saturday
Valeri Nichushkin1 hour ago

Leads The Way On Saturday
Vitek Vanecek2 hours ago

Shines In Florida Debut
Roope Hintz2 hours ago

Exits Early On Saturday
Jordan Montgomery2 hours ago

Stumbles In Spring Debut
Sean Reynolds2 hours ago

Unlikely To Be Ready For Opening Day
Chase Elliott2 hours ago

Is Chase Elliott Worth Rostering At Phoenix This Week For DFS?
Joey Logano2 hours ago

Will Be A Top Contender To Win At Phoenix
Bryan Hoeing2 hours ago

Not Expected To Be Ready For Opening Day
Emmanuel Rodriguez2 hours ago

Taking Live Batting Practice, Could Return Next Week
Zach Neto2 hours ago

Taking Part In Defensive Drills
Sandy Alcantara2 hours ago

Not Aware Of Innings Limit
Denny Hamlin3 hours ago

Is Difficult to Recommend As A DFS Option Outside Of Tournaments For Phoenix
Carson Hocevar3 hours ago

Is Not An Ideal Driver To Add To Phoenix DFS Lineups
Brad Keselowski3 hours ago

Is A Solid DFS Choice For Phoenix Lineups
Austin Cindric3 hours ago

Could Be Worth Using In Phoenix Tournament Lineups
Kyle Busch3 hours ago

Should Fantasy Players Roster Kyle Busch At Phoenix?
Michael McDowell4 hours ago

Is Michael McDowell Worth Rostering For Phoenix DFS Lineups?
Zach Ertz4 hours ago

Re-Signs With The Commanders
Ty Gibbs4 hours ago

Is A DFS Recommendation Despite Inconsistent Track History At Phoenix
Austin Dillon4 hours ago

Is Austin Dillon Worth Rostering In DFS For Phoenix This Week?
Cole Custer4 hours ago

Is An Underrated DFS Value Pick For Phoenix Lineups
Tyler Reddick4 hours ago

DFS Value Likely Hinges on How Much He Leads
Chase Briscoe4 hours ago

Despite Strong Phoenix Record, Chase Briscoe Qualified Inexplicably Poorly
NASCAR4 hours ago

Bubba Wallace's Phoenix Record Is Not Great, but Recent Improvement Makes Him a Solid DFS Option
John Hunter Nemechek4 hours ago

Is Only A Cash Game Play Consideration At Phoenix
Daniel Suarez4 hours ago

Seeks to Prove Himself at Phoenix After Embarrassing Austin Crash
Josh Berry4 hours ago

Qualified Too Well for DFS Consideration, but Don't Be Surprised If He Runs Well
Erik Jones4 hours ago

Qualifies Well at Phoenix but Rarely Finishes Well
Noah Gragson4 hours ago

the Most Underrated DFS Option
Shane Van Gisbergen4 hours ago

Likely Too Inexperienced to Run Well at Phoenix
Ricky Stenhouse Jr4 hours ago

One of the Weakest DFS Options
LeBron James11 hours ago

Exits Saturday's Game Early With Groin Strain
Xavier Worthy14 hours ago

Authorities Not Charging Xavier Worthy
Kristaps Porzingis14 hours ago

To Miss Another Game
LeBron James14 hours ago

Suiting Up Versus Boston
Jrue Holiday15 hours ago

Returns On Saturday
Luka Dončić15 hours ago

Luka Doncic Available On Saturday
Baltimore Ravens15 hours ago

Ronnie Stanley Staying In Baltimore
Brandin Podziemski15 hours ago

Ruled Out For Saturday
Tobias Harris15 hours ago

Back On Saturday
Gary Trent Jr.15 hours ago

Unavailable On Saturday
Tommy Tremble15 hours ago

Carolina Re-Signs Tommy Tremble To Two-Year Deal
Albert Suárez15 hours ago

Albert Suarez, Cade Povich Competing For Open Rotation Spot
Andrew Wiggins15 hours ago

Returns On Saturday
Coby White15 hours ago

Ready To Go On Saturday
Lonzo Ball15 hours ago

To Miss Another Game
Max Lazar15 hours ago

Optioned To Triple-A
Derek Carr15 hours ago

Saints Holding Onto Derek Carr At Full Price
Nikola Vučević15 hours ago

Nikola Vucevic Remains Out On Saturday
Jordan Poole15 hours ago

Returning On Saturday
Luarbert Arias15 hours ago

Optioned to Triple-A
Chris Boucher15 hours ago

Active On Saturday
Bennedict Mathurin15 hours ago

Returning On Saturday
Adam Mazur16 hours ago

To Begin Season With Triple-A
Deyvison De Los Santos16 hours ago

Sent To Triple-A
Tyrese Haliburton16 hours ago

Ruled Out For Saturday
Terance Mann16 hours ago

Ready To Go On Saturday
Caris LeVert16 hours ago

Available On Saturday
Trae Young16 hours ago

Cleared For Saturday
Jusuf Nurkić17 hours ago

Jusuf Nurkic Out On Saturday
Riley Adams17 hours ago

Scratched From Saturday's Game
Lance McCullers Jr.17 hours ago

Nearing Game Action
Detroit Lions17 hours ago

Marcus Davenport Re-Signs With Detroit
Chase Meidroth18 hours ago

Removed Early On Saturday
Jurickson Profar18 hours ago

To Undergo MRI
Mark Williams18 hours ago

Out Again On Saturday
Brandon Nimmo18 hours ago

Receives Gel Injection
Kirk Cousins18 hours ago

Falcons Don't Plan To Release Kirk Cousins
Buffalo Bills18 hours ago

Greg Rousseau Inks Extension With Buffalo
Marquise Brown19 hours ago

Back With Kansas City
Chris Paddack20 hours ago

Exits Early On Saturday
Chase DeLauter20 hours ago

Assigned To Minor-League Camp
Drew Thorpe20 hours ago

To Throw Live Batting Practice On Tuesday
Justin Topa20 hours ago

Dealing With Shoulder Tightness
Zebby Matthews21 hours ago

Set to Throw Bullpen On Sunday
Mike Gesicki22 hours ago

Bengals Re-Sign Mike Gesicki To Three-Year Deal
Jakub Dobes22 hours ago

Starts For Canadiens Saturday
Tommy DeVito22 hours ago

Giants Officially Re-Sign Tommy DeVito
Chris Kreider22 hours ago

Returns To Action Saturday
Russell Wilson22 hours ago

Giants Have Been In On Russell Wilson
Vitek Vanecek23 hours ago

Ready For Panthers Debut Saturday
Russell Wilson23 hours ago

Seahawks Won't Pursue Russell Wilson
Sam Darnold23 hours ago

Now An Obvious Target For Seattle
Sam Darnold23 hours ago

Not Expected To Re-Sign With Vikings
Jiri Kulich23 hours ago

Misses Saturday's Contest Due To Illness
Carson Soucy23 hours ago

Makes Rangers Debut Saturday
Cam York23 hours ago

Sits Out Saturday's Game
Daniel Jones24 hours ago

Getting Interest From Vikings, Colts
Aaron Rodgers24 hours ago

May Draw Interest From Vikings
Dallas Goedert1 day ago

Reportedly On The Trade Block
J.J. McCarthy1 day ago

Expected To Be Able To Practice In The Spring
Kevin Lankinen1 day ago

Stops 37 Shots On Friday
Xavier Worthy1 day ago

Arrested For Assault On Friday Night
Mark Stone1 day ago

Tallies Goal, Two Helpers In Victory
Spencer Knight1 day ago

Leads The Way On Friday
Aliaksei Protas1 day ago

Nets Two Goals On Friday
Nikolaj Ehlers1 day ago

Tallies Three Points On Friday
Brad Marchand1 day ago

Expected To Miss Two Weeks
Justin Fields2 days ago

Jets High On Justin Fields
Evander Kane2 days ago

Out For Remainder Of Regular Season
Brandon Tanev2 days ago

Rejoins Jets At Trade Deadline
Scott Laughton2 days ago

Lands In Toronto
Magomed Ankalaev2 days ago

Challenges For Light-Heavyweight Title At UFC 313
Alex Pereira2 days ago

Set For Fourth Title Defense
Rafael Fiziev2 days ago

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Justin Gaethje2 days ago

Set For A Rematch
Ignacio Bahamondes2 days ago

Looks To Extend His Win Streak
Jalin Turner2 days ago

Looks To Get Back In The Win Column
Iasmin Lucindo2 days ago

Looks For Her Fifth Win In A Row
Amanda Lemos2 days ago

Looks To Return To Win Column At UFC 313
Mauricio Ruffy2 days ago

Returns To Action At UFC 313
King Green2 days ago

Opens Up UFC 313 Main Card
Sahith Theegala4 days ago

Looking To Keep Spark From Last Event Alive At Bay Hill
Robert MacIntyre4 days ago

An Interesting Play At Arnold Palmer Invitational
Max Homa4 days ago

Hoping His Course History At Bay Hill Can Help Turn Season Around
Tommy Fleetwood4 days ago

Looking To Get Back Into Good Graces At Bay Hill
Michael Kim4 days ago

One Of The Hottest Players In Golf Heading To Bay Hill
Xander Schauffele4 days ago

Making Long-Awaited Start Since Rib Injury At Bay Hill
Sepp Straka4 days ago

Needs Accuracy At Arnold Palmer Invitational
Collin Morikawa4 days ago

Looking For Better Form On And Around The Greens At Bay Hill
Justin Rose4 days ago

May Be Worth Avoiding This Week
Maverick McNealy4 days ago

Tries To Go One Step Further At Bay Hill
Shane Lowry4 days ago

Has Potential To Contend At Bay Hill
PGA4 days ago

Sungjae Im Trying To Snap Out Of Golfing Funk
Jacob Bridgeman4 days ago

Looking To Build Off Momentum At Arnold Palmer Invitational
Joe Highsmith4 days ago

Steps Up After Cognizant Classic Win
Max Greyserman4 days ago

Be Wary Of Max Greyserman At Bay Hill
Davis Thompson4 days ago

Very Iffy For Arnold Palmer Invitational
Tony Finau4 days ago

And Bay Hill Could Be A Battle
Cam Davis4 days ago

A Question Mark Heading To Arnold Palmer
Sam Burns4 days ago

Could Stick Around At Arnold Palmer
J.J. Spaun4 days ago

Could See Success At Bay Hill
PGA4 days ago

Byeong Hun An Seeks Answers And May Not Find Any
MMA6 days ago

Asu Almbayev Gets TKO'd At UFC Vegas 103
Manel Kape6 days ago

Gets TKO Win At UFC Vegas 103
Julian Marquez6 days ago

Loses Fourth Fight In A Row
Cody Brundage6 days ago

Gets Back In The Win Column
Esteban Ribovics6 days ago

Drops Decision At UFC Vegas 103
Nasrat Haqparast6 days ago

Extends Win Streak At UFC Vegas 103
RANKINGS
C
1B
2B
3B
SS
OF
SP
RP

RANKINGS

QB
RB
WR
TE
K
DEF

MORE RECENT ARTICLES

 
Luther Burden - College, NCAA, Draft, Prospects, CFB, Missouri

Best Fantasy Football Landing Spots for 2025 Rookie Wide Receivers: NFL Trades and Free Agency Impact

With the NFL Draft quickly approaching, the ramifications of where some of these players get selected will significantly impact their fantasy football value. In dynasty leagues, fantasy managers may not worry about landing spots as much because once you draft them in that kind of league, you have them for their entire career if you […]


Travis Hunter - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Draft Prospects, NFL Rookies

2025 NFL Mock Draft: Best Case Scenario for All 32 Teams

Predicting the first round of the NFL Draft is a futile exercise. The “best” mock drafts have a hit rate lower than Anthony Richardson's completion percentage, which probably explains why so many are floating about. Here, we won’t be trying to predict the future of the 2025 NFL Draft. Instead, we will be doing an […]


Chuba Hubbard - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

Biggest Fantasy Football Running Back Breakouts: Top RBs to Target in 2025 Drafts

The 2024 fantasy football season is in the rearview mirror. While last year is in the past, it’s important to look back at the biggest busts, surprises, and storylines. Learning from the past is an excellent way to improve as a fantasy football player. Unfortunately, multiple big-name running backs busted in 2024 because of injury. […]


Caleb Williams - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injury News, DFS Lineup Picks

2025 Superflex Fantasy Football QB Sleepers: Best Late-Round Quarterbacks to Target

It is never too early to start looking ahead to 2025 fantasy football drafts. Whether you are participating in best ball formats this early in the offseason or just curious how fantasy drafts will go next season, you have come to the right place. RotoBaller will have you covered all offseason to get you ready […]


Jeremiah Smith - College Football Rankings, NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks

2025 Fantasy Football Devy Rankings: Top 10 College Prospects and Future NFL Stars

This time of year, the conversation about college football players mainly revolves around the NFL Combine and the upcoming NFL Draft. Our focus in the spring tends to be on players who'll soon be making their NFL debuts. But there are still a lot of talented players who'll remain in college in 2025. Whether you […]


Chris Godwin - Fantasy Football Rankings, NFL Injuries, DFS

Is Chris Godwin A Free Agent? Which Teams Would Be The Best Fit? Fantasy Football Outlook

The NFL offseason is underway. We have already seen a few players on the move. Geno Smith and Deebo Samuel Sr. will be playing for new teams in 2025. With NFL free agency beginning this week, there are sure to be more moves coming. One such player is Chris Godwin. He is slated to test […]


Tank Bigsby - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire

Dynasty Fantasy Football Trade Targets: Sneaky Running Backs with Workhorse Potential (2025)

Volume is the primary driver of running back scoring in fantasy football. There are a handful of RBs who can be highly efficient and, thus, score plenty of fantasy points, like the Miami Dolphins' De'Von Achane in 2023. But the majority of elite RB scorers get a ton of touches. Thus, predicting the backs who […]


Cam Ward - College Football Rankings, NCAA CFB DFS Lineup Picks

NFL Rookie Mock Draft And Deep Dive: 2025 Post-NFL Combine Fantasy Football 12-Team, Superflex/Two-QB

Dynasty fantasy football truly never sleeps. Thanks to the most dedicated fantasy managers out there, sites like RotoBaller can exist, always bringing you the latest up-to-date news about basically everything sports related, or in my case, telling you exactly who you should and shouldn't draft. Every year, consensus rankings for both rookies and startups are […]


Aaron Jones - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

2025 NFL Running Back Free Agency Preview: Fantasy Football Impact and Player Outlooks

After suffering a fall from grace in perceived value in the early 2020s, running backs received a resurgence in 2024 due to the play of Saquon Barkley and Derrick Henry. Both players demonstrated that elite running back play can still carry your team very far. In Barkley's case, that included a Super Bowl title. Barkley […]


Mark Andrews - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire Pickups

2025 Fantasy Football TE Best Ball Rankings: Tight End Player Outlooks and Draft Strategy

While redraft fantasy football leagues are the most popular, best ball is quickly catching up. Casual players have come to love playing in best ball leagues, giving them a chance to scratch the offseason fantasy football itch. Much will change between today and the start of the regular season in six months. However, now is […]


Joe Mixon - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, NFL Injury News

Best Dynasty Fantasy Football Buys: Aging Running Backs to Trade For Before the 2025 Season

Dynasty fantasy football leagues have this tendency to get all about the youth. You feel this constant pressure to get younger and younger, to hoard draft picks and build a team full of the NFL's newest players. Sometimes that approach is antithetical to the whole idea of winning a fantasy league, especially when everyone is doing […]


Brock Bowers - Fantasy Football Rankings, TE, NFL Rookies, Draft Sleepers

Dynasty Fantasy Football TE Rankings and 2025 Outlooks: Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, Sam LaPorta

The tight-end position is one of the trickiest to navigate, especially in dynasty fantasy football formats. It's small and top-heavy. Much of the scoring is volatile and influenced by touchdowns. The cream of the crop, however, can excel with or without touchdowns. A group of young tight ends, led by Brock Bowers, Trey McBride, and […]


Tank Bigsby - Fantasy Football Rankings, Draft Sleepers, Waiver Wire

Top 3 Fantasy Football Running Back Trade Targets: Dynasty Buys Low and Sell-High Candidates for 2025

The running back position is the most "revolving door" group in both the NFL and dynasty fantasy football. Their careers can often be meteoric, with massive seasons being followed by huge fall-offs. Sometimes, those backs fall off the face of the earth. This can leave fantasy managers going from believing they're set at the position […]