Soccer Fantasy Picks: Best Starts, Sits & Value Plays — 2026-05-27

Welcome back, DFS sharps! Your SportsPulse.com analyst is here to cut through the noise and give you the actionable picks you need to dominate your DraftKings and FanDuel slates this week. We've seen some tight contests recently, from St Etienne's defensive masterclass (or lack of attacking prowess) in their 0-0 draw with Nice, to the thrilling 3-3 World Cup final between Argentina and France. Let's leverage that data and find you some winners.

Top 3 Players to START This Week

1. Kylian Mbappé (Paris Saint-Germain): This pick might seem obvious, but it’s for good reason. Fresh off a World Cup final hat-trick against Argentina, Mbappé is in electric form. His underlying stats are insane, consistently leading in shots on target and expected goals. PSG faces a mid-table side this week, and Mbappé, especially with penalty duties, offers an astronomical ceiling. Don’t overthink it; pay up for the guaranteed production. 2. Jamal Musiala (Bayern Munich): Musiala continues to defy his age. He’s been a revelation in the Bundesliga, with 5 goals and 3 assists in his last 7 league appearances. Bayern is at home against a team that concedes an average of 2.5 goals on the road. Musiala’s dribbling, shot volume, and creative passing make him a consistent fantasy point factory, perfectly suited for a high-scoring Bayern outing. 3. Achraf Hakimi (Paris Saint-Germain): Let’s double down on PSG. Hakimi, a defender on DraftKings and FanDuel, consistently plays like an attacker. His overlapping runs, crosses into the box, and occasional shots on goal give him a high floor, especially in games where PSG dominates possession. With Mbappé drawing so much attention, Hakimi often finds space on the wing. A clean sheet bonus is always a strong possibility with PSG, making him a multi-category threat.

1. Andy Delort (Nice): Following Nice's uninspiring 0-0 draw with St Etienne, Delort's fantasy prospects look dim. While he’s a capable striker, Nice's attacking output has been inconsistent, and they face a defensively stout opponent this week. Delort relies heavily on goals for fantasy relevance, and the current team form suggests a low-scoring affair where he might struggle to create chances. 2. Sékou Fofana (Lens): Fofana is a talented midfielder, but his fantasy production has become too goal-dependent lately. Lens has a tricky away fixture against a team known for stifling central midfielders. While he can pop off, his floor is too low for the salary he commands this week, especially if he doesn't hit the back of the net or provide an assist. Look for more consistent point-getters in this price range.

1. Ismaël Bennacer (AC Milan): Bennacer is often overlooked but provides excellent value. As a defensive midfielder, he racks up tackles, interceptions, and accurate passes. Crucially, he also shares set-piece duties for Milan, giving him an assist upside. Against a weaker opponent, he could easily exceed his modest salary, especially if Milan keeps a clean sheet. 2. Taiwo Awoniyi (Nottingham Forest): Awoniyi is priced cheaply and faces a leaky defense this week.

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