Soccer Fantasy Picks: Best Starts, Sits & Value Plays — 2026-06-21

Welcome back to the SportsPulse.com DFS battlefield! Your top analyst here, ready to dissect the upcoming soccer slate and arm you with the picks that will boost your DraftKings and FanDuel lineups. This week, we're focusing on some high-upside plays, identifying the traps, and unearthing the hidden gems to give you a decisive edge.

Top 3 Players to START This Week

1. Victor Osimhen (Napoli): The Nigerian powerhouse is in blistering form, having scored in his last three league appearances and adding an assist. Napoli has a home fixture against a newly promoted side struggling defensively, conceding an average of two goals per game on the road. Osimhen’s elite goal-scoring ability, combined with his aerial threat and relentless pressing, makes him a prime candidate for a multi-goal performance or a goal and an assist. He's worth every penny of his salary. 2. Bukayo Saka (Arsenal): Saka is a fantasy points machine, consistently delivering through goals, assists, and peripheral stats. He’s netted three goals and provided two assists in his last four outings, including being on penalty duty. This week, Arsenal faces a mid-table team that has shown vulnerability on the flanks. Saka's ability to drive into the box, draw fouls, and create chances from wide areas makes him a high-floor, high-ceiling play. Lock him in. 3. Julian Brandt (Borussia Dortmund): Brandt has been Dortmund's creative heartbeat recently, with two goals and three assists in his last five matches across all competitions. His role in the attacking midfield sees him heavily involved in build-up play, taking shots from dangerous areas, and delivering crucial passes. Dortmund has a favorable home matchup against a team often caught out on

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