Let me just start this article with reminding you that the deadline is earlier this week due to the Thursday evening kick-off, so there is just a few hours to go before you can finalise your team. This set of fixtures is also special as it is the second double Gameweek of the season.
Double Gameweek Prospects
Haugesund
Haugesund face out-of-form Vålerenga away, before taking on Sandefjord at home. There could definitely be some goals and even a clean sheet or two here for their assets.
The obvious picks from Haugesund are top scoring goalkeeper Bråtveit and Stølås, the third highest scoring defender. Both have 100+ points. Skjerve and Knudsen are also decent picks with 4.3 PPG, compared to Stølås’ 4.5 PPG. A real punt would be Andreassen, who is back from injury and starting as a left midfielder.
There are some cheap picks from Haugesund’s midfield, but none are standouts. Leite is the top scoring midfielder and although he is not getting many attacking returns his 13 bonus points over the season is worth a note. Trondstad is also nailed on, but having blanked all season he’s not an exciting pick at all. If you want to take a punt on a Haugesund midfielder, Serafin is the guy you want to pick. He’s been solid after he arrived in the summer and will be moved up as a forward or attacking midfielder against Vålerenga.
Up front only Abdi is expected to start the first game. He’s done alright this season, but again not an exicting pick with 3.5 PPG.
Vålerenga
Vålerenga have two great fixtures, against Haugesund and Aalesund at home. While out of form they are still favourites to win both matches.
Kwarasey has 3.6 PPG since arriving in the summer and if you’re in need of a keeper he could be worth a punt.
Jonatan Tollås Nation is the standout pick from the defence with 3.7 PPG, but 5.9 for a Vålerenga defender is expensive. There’s also the attacking full back Lundström at 5.4 and budget option Jääger at 4.9.
Vålerenga’s midfield is more interesting. There are no standout options after Zahid left, but there is value to be found, even if their midfield looks far from settled and prone to rotation.
Samuel Fridjonsson is probably the most exciting centre of the park pick. After struggling with injuries all season, he’s now started the last three games in an attacking role and is available at 4.6. Watch out for the lineups before transfering him in though as he played 90 minutes for Iceland U21s on Tuesday.
Another midfield punt is Ejuke. He’s started four of the last five in an attacking role and is available at 5.2. If you want a nailed on player there is always Christian Grindheim, but he’s not a good Fantasy option in my opinion. He bagged two goals last Gameweek, but I can’t see that happening again.
Up front Herik Kjeldsrud Johansen has started the last four and could also be worth a punt. He should have a decent chance of starting both, but is not 100% nailed on. Bård Finne is back in the squad and could get a starting spot, but I’m not sure he’s worth a punt at that price. Azemi is also in the squad, although there are question marks over his fitness.
In summary, there are few standout picks among Vålerenga’s charges, but quite a few punts available.
Injury News
Omoijuanfo is ruled out for a few weeks and will have to be replaced.
Fredrik Haugen is a doubt for Brann, but is hoping to be fit for Sunday.
Acosta and Wormgoor should be back for Brann.
Bråtveit picked up a knock for Haugesund, but is still expected to start.
Andreassen should also be back for Haugesund.
Fridjonsson will have a late test for Vålerenga after playing for Iceland U21 two days ahead of the first DGW match, while Finne is back in contention.
Because of the double Gameweek match the deadline is two-three days ahead of the other games this week, so we won’t have accurate updates for many of them.
Suspensions
Nguen (Strømsgodset), Rosted (Sarpsborg), Jenkins (Viking), Green (Viking), Solberg Olsen (Sandefjord), Berntsen (Vålerenga), Baranov (Kristiansund)
