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Eliteserien Fantasy – Gameweek 19 preview

There are a host of crucial games at both ends of the Eliteserien table this week. Title fights, relegation battles… and maybe a couple of matches that probably won’t matter much in the grand scheme of things, but what better way to find a great differential pick?

Rosenborg and Molde both suffered away defeats in their European playoffs. For Rosenborg it was a 2-0 loss to Dinamo Zagreb in the Champions League. Molde lost 2-1 to Partizan Belgrade in the Europa League, but that away goal means they’ll probably be the more confident of Norway’s representatives ahead of next week’s second legs. Rotation for some of the most popular fantasy picks seems likely once again.

Rosenborg vs. Stabæk

Another Saturday fixture, another chance to see Rosenborg’s team before the fantasy deadline. Will Emil Konradsen Ceide and Erik Botheim get another start? Samuel Adegbenro and Alexander Søderlund were among a host of star names to play 90 minutes in midweek, the former hitting the bar. Two of those names combined to earn a draw against Odd last weekend, as Even Hovland flicked Vegar Eggen Hedenstad’s free kick in at the near post. RBK were just the second team to take points off Odd in Skien in 2019.

Kasper Junker opened his Stabæk account in a comfortable win over Kristiansund, with Vadim Demidov claiming the assist. It took until the 80th minute to put the result beyond doubt, but Emil Bohinen finally rifled in a shot from the edge of the area, also claiming 2 bonus points. Andreas Hanche-Olsen has been crucial to recent form but was shown a fourth yellow card of the season against KBK and is suspended. With Matthew Rusike facing a continued injury absence, Youssef Toutouh (6m) will provide another midfield option. Stabæk beat Rosenborg at Nadderud in GW3 but have struggled on the road, especially against the league’s better sides; only the two sides propping up the table have picked up fewer points in away games.

Brann vs. Tromsø

It was another disappointing result against Mjøndalen for Brann, who were characterised by sluggish defending. Vito Wormgoor was hesitant as the hosts took the lead. Daouda Bamba volleyed the visitors level; Veton Berisha was awarded the assist although Kristoffer Barmen also contested the header. Håkon Opdal made a spectacular save which no doubt contributed to his bonus point, but it ultimately meant nothing for Brann. In the buildup to Mjøndalen’s winner, Barmen failed to control the ball in midfield and Taijo Teniste turned his back to divert a shot over his own keeper. This week’s visitors have shipped 14 goals in their last three away games, but no team has scored fewer goals in front of their own fans than Brann’s 9 this season.

Tromsø again showed more solidity at home as they came from behind to draw with Lillestrøm. Captain Simen Wangberg scored the goal, having been penalised in the first half for a perceived foul as a cross came in. Morten Gamst Pedersen provided the assist, his second attacking return in as many games. Lasse Nilsen will miss out here after picking up a first half injury against LSK.

FK Haugesund vs. Lillestrøm

Despite conceding an early goal, Haugesund turned the tables on Vålerenga who beat them comprehensively early in the season. Ibrahima Kone somehow failed to connect with a cross from close range in the first half, but FKH levelled soon after the break. Kevin Martin Krygård gave the ball to Niklas Sandberg on the right wing and Sandberg skipped past a challenge and curled in a precise left-footed effort from an acute angle. Kristoffer Velde completed the comeback, playing a one-two with Kone and finding the bottom left corner. A knee injury for Helge Sandvik in training means new signing Oskar Snorre could get the nod in goal ahead of Maciej Gostomski.

Arnor Smarason scored from the spot once again, this time after a foul on Joonas Tamm in the draw at Tromsø.

Kristiansund BK vs. Mjøndalen

Kristiansund barely troubled Stabæk, but could have reason to be more optimistic here as Flamur Kastrati is back in training. They’ve also added some support to midfield in the form of Godset’s Amahl Pellegrino and KFUM’s Olav Øby.

After an assist against Lillestrøm, Vetle Dragsnes added to his fantasy credentials against Brann. His low cross set up Stian Semb Aasmundsen’s opener and, with the help of a hefty deflection, he scored the winner from outside the box. Only a great save denied Sondre Solholm Johansen a fourth goal of the season. Aasmundsen is suspended for this game against his former club.

Molde vs. Odd

Europa League rotation caused problems for fantasy managers, as Magnus Wolff Eikrem was an unused substitute against Ranheim. Ohi also started on the bench and although he has showed attacking good rapport with Leke James, the latter has outscored him 8-1 over the last six league games after a brace last time out. Fredrik Sjølstad and Erling Knudtzon set up James’ goals, while Mathis Bolly was finally able to make an impact in Eliteserien, setting up Martin Ellingsen. On Thursday, Molde lost the away leg of their Europa League playoff to Partizan. Knudtzon went off in the first half, but it took his replacement Bolly just 10 minutes to score a crucial away goal, assisted by Eikrem.

Having achieved a respectable 1-1 draw with Rosenborg, a result here is crucial if Odd want to stay in the title race. Torgeir Børven had a couple of good chances but couldn’t score last week. Birk Risa got the goal, scoring with his back from an Elba Rashani corner.

Viking FK vs. Ranheim

Viking overwhelmed Strømsgodset. Fredrik Torsteinbø headed them in front from Ylldren Ibrahimaj’s corner – a seventh assist of the season for him. Zlatko Tripic rattled the bar but claimed an assist when a late challenge came in. Tommy Høiland dispatched the penalty en route to his best fantasy display of the season. In the second half, Høiland scored a majestic lob from outside the box, assisted by goalkeeper Arild Austbø. Defender Adrian Nilsen Pereira completed the scoring with some skilful control, set up by substitute Even Østensen. Tripic and Høiland are the form players ahead of a favourable schedule, while anyone from the stacked midfield or erratic defence can score well on their day.

Remember Erik Tønne? One of the budget stars of 2018 finally opened his account for the season, tucking in the rebound from Michael Karlsen’s shot. Tønne also delivered a pinpoint cross onto the head of Ola Solbakken, but Ranheim still fell to a 3-2 defeat against Molde. Separated from the relegation playoff place only by goal difference, they can now call upon Mushaga Bakenga who returns to the city where he made his name.

Strømsgodset vs. Sarpsborg 08

A huge game at the foot of the table at Marienlyst. Strømsgodset will hope they can turn in a similar performance to the one that saw off Vålerenga – Muhamed Keita was a big part of that and wasn’t risked in the heavy loss to Viking.

Like their opponents here, Sarpsborg are without an away win this year. Against Bodø/Glimt, however, they showed the endeavour which has seen them avoid losing to any of Molde, B/G, Odd or Rosenborg at home. New boy Mos will face his former employers having set up Kristoffer Zachariassen in the previous game.

Bodø/Glimt vs. Vålerenga

Amor Layouni’s brilliant season has earned him a Tunisia call-up and he was influential in the draw with Sarpsborg. Philip Zinckernagel played up front again and had the best early chance, forcing a save with a header from a Layouni cross. After Glimt fell behind, Layouni’s corner set up the equaliser, a glancing header from Ulrik Saltnes. Håkon Evjen could only manage a yellow card after a combined 35 fantasy points in his previous three outings. With Molde and Odd facing off on Sunday, B/G will know how this Monday night fixture affects their standing in the table.

Herolind Shala gave Vålerenga the lead as they slumped to a home loss, but they’ll be without him here after a broken arm sustained in training. Shala swept home a pass from Matthias Vilhjalmsson, who bettered his DGW17 score, but from there on it was frustration against Haugesund. Bård Finne’s minutes have been heavily curtailed once again, but with Shala out will Ronny Deila have any choice but to play Finne, who scored in the 6-0 demolition of B/G in GW14?

TallestJohn <p>Had Mahrez from the start in 2015-16.</p><p>Keep forgetting to write about Eliteserien. Keep getting worse at Allsvenskan.</p>

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  1. Eytexi
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Thank you, TJ. Neat and tidy roundup as usual. Always nice to read through without any shocks.

    1FT already used: Finne to Berisha.

    Sandberg.
    Vevatne, Wormgoor, Psyché.
    Thor, Berisha, Eikrem, Layouni.
    Søderlund, Børven, Ohi.

    Captaincy and other FT undecided.
    If Sød starts, then he stays.
    If he's benched, Botheim or Ceide come in.

    Captain will either be Berisha or Ceide.
    Good luck all! 🙂

    1. Lukakuna
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      How and when do we know if he starts?

      1. Eytexi
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        Usually 15 minutes early, so very soon. Will post a link here the second I see it.

      2. Eytexi
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 7 months ago

        See my post below. Soderlund starts.

        1. Lukakuna
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Thanks!

  2. Eytexi
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Rosenborg full strength. Unchanged from CL.

    André Hansen

    Vegar Eggen Hedenstad
    Tore Reginiussen
    Even Hovland
    Birger Meling

    Mike Jensen
    Marius Lundemo
    Anders Ågnes Konradsen

    David Akintola
    Alexander Søderlund
    Samuel Adegbenro

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Sweaty palms

  3. Mince n Tatties
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Stabæk

    12 Robert Marcus Sandberg
    2 Ronald Jose Hernandez Pimentel
    3 Yaw Eystein Ihle Amankwah
    4 Vadim Demidov KAPTEIN
    18 Jeppe Arctander Moe
    8 Emil Bohinen
    22 Sammy Solitaire Siddharta Skytte
    25 Hugo Vegard Vetlesen
    67 Tortel Lumanza Lembi
    20 Ola Brynhildsen
    21 Kasper Aalund Junker

  4. Mince n Tatties
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Went with Berisha as (K)
    Out the Cup so why not eh?...

    1. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Same here. Hopefully he pulls me through to the next round of the cup.

    2. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      I went for Layouni. Cup opponent gone with Eikrem,

  5. Mince n Tatties
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    1-0 Stabaek
    Is it a Meling own goal?...

    1. FPL Pillars
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Rosenborg a real let down this season...

  6. Eytexi
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Sandberg with an early save point; keep it up mate.

  7. Mince n Tatties
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 10 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    Søderlund ma man
    1-1

    1. Eytexi
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Good stuff - that's a gain on the cup opponent already!

  8. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 7 months ago

    glad i didn’t sell now 🙂

  9. MTPockets
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Cheers. Nice write up again.
      Ended up rolling FT and hoping Eikrem/Ohi start.
      Not expecting big points this week

    • pingissimus
      • 5 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Ty as ever

      Cup already looking bad this week. Up against K Adegbenro and took a hit too. Just the 25 to make up then.

    • Mince n Tatties
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 10 Years
      4 years, 7 months ago

      Molde

      12 Alexandro Marco Craninx
      2 Martin Bjørnbak
      4 Lunan Ruben Gabrielsen KAPTEIN
      5 Vegard Valgermo Forren
      18 Kristoffer Haraldseid
      7 Magnus Wolff Eikrem
      11 Martin Skjelbreid Ellingsen
      17 Fredrik Aursnes
      9 Mattias Kent Moström
      10 Leke Samson James
      99 Ohikhuaeme Anthony Omoijuanfo

      1. MTPockets
          4 years, 7 months ago

          C'mon Ohi - need to play catch up with James

          1. pingissimus
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Cmon James - justify that hit for Ohi out 🙂

            1. MTPockets
                4 years, 7 months ago

                *sigh*

        • Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Odd

          1 Sondre Løvseth Rossbach
          2 Espen Ruud
          5 Birk Risa
          18 Odin Luraas Bjørtuft
          21 Steffen Hagen KAPTEIN
          6 Vebjørn Alvestad Hoff
          14 Fredrik Lund Nordkvelle
          16 Joshua Gaston Kitolano
          10 Moussa Jailani Gaucho Njie
          11 Elbasan Rashani
          22 Torgeir Børven

        • Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Brann

          1 Håkon Eikemo Opdal
          2 Taijo Teniste
          3 Vito Wormgoor KAPTEIN
          9 Petter Dahle Strand
          15 Bismar Gilberto Acosta Evans
          21 Ruben Kristiansen
          7 Gilbert Koomson
          10 Amer Ordagic
          11 Karamoko Daouda Bamba
          16 Ruben Yttergård Jenssen
          19 Veton Berisha

        • Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Tromsø

          1 Gudmund Broks Kongshavn
          2 Artem Sokol
          3 Kent-Are Antonsen
          6 Juha Markus Pirinen
          7 Morten Gamst Pedersen
          11 Robert Thomas Taylor
          17 Daniel Mikal Aas Berntsen
          18 Onni Johannes Simonpoika Valakari
          20 Aidan Will Barlow
          22 Simen Søraunet Wangberg KAPTEIN
          77 Fitim Azemi

        • Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Viking

          1 Iven Austbø
          3 Viljar Helland Vevatne
          4 Tord Johnsen Salte
          9 Fredrik Torsteinbø
          30 Adrian Nilsen Pereira
          24 Kristoffer Lie Løkberg
          27 Samuel Kari Fridjonsson
          28 Kristian Thorstvedt
          10 Tommy Høiland
          11 Zlatko Tripic
          20 Ylldren Ibrahimaj

        • Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Ranheim TF

          1 Even Barli
          2 Jørgen Olsen Øveraas
          3 Daniel Kvande
          4 Ivar Erlien Furu
          24 Aleksander Foosnæs
          6 Magnus Blakstad
          7 Mads Reginiussen
          11 Eirik Valla Dønnem
          9 Michael Karlsen
          10 Øyvind Storflor
          15 Erik Tønne

        • Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Kristiansund

          1 Sean Mcdermott
          3 Christoffer Aasbak
          4 Christophe Charles Steven Rene Psyche
          5 Dan Peter Stensøe Ulvestad KAPTEIN
          22 Bent Langåssve Sørmo
          10 Liridon Kalludra
          21 Amidou Diop
          23 Pål Erik Stensøe Ulvestad
          9 Amahl William D'Vaz Pellegrino
          11 Flamur Kastrati
          24 Sondre Sørli

        • Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Mjøndalen

          12 Julian Rekdahl Faye Lund
          2 Quint Arie Jansen
          6 Joackim Andreas Olsen Solberg
          23 Sondre Solholm Johansen
          3 Vetle Winger Dragsnes
          4 William Sælid Sell
          7 Tonny Brochmann Christiansen
          11 Christian Andreas Gauseth KAPTEIN
          19 Carl Pontus Silfwer
          9 Sondre Liseth
          10 Olivier Occean

          1. Eytexi
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Cheers MnT; all as expected then.

        • Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Haugesund

          82 Oskar Snorre Olsen Frigast
          2 Jan Douglas Bergqvist
          5 Benjamin Tiedemann Hansen KAPTEIN
          19 Mikkel Desler Puggaard
          23 Thore Baardsen Pedersen
          8 Sondre Bjorvand Tronstad
          16 Bruno Miguel Santos Leite
          34 Kevin Martin Krygård
          10 Niklas Sandberg
          20 Ibrahima Kone
          33 Kristoffer Velde

        • Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Lillestrøm

          1 Marko Maric
          3 Simen Kind Mikalsen
          4 Tobias Frank Salquist Nielsen
          5 Simen Rafn
          6 Joonas Tamm
          14 Fredrik Krogstad
          17 Kristoffer Ødemarksbakken
          19 Sheriff Sinyan
          33 Aleksander Melgalvis
          88 Arnor Smarason KAPTEIN
          10 Thomas Lehne Olsen

        • Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          11 minutes in - nae goals...
          BBQ on - Neck Oil in hand...
          Cue the updates...

        • Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Knew we’d get a goal as soon as I posted the above...
          Kristiansund go 1-0 up
          It’s Big Man Psycho Psyche!!!

        • Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Brann go 1-0 up
          As do Odd against Molde

          1. Mince n Tatties
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Bamba for Brann
            Børven for Odd

        • Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Tromso equalise
          No CS again for Wormgoor!!

          1. Ramboros
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            I have bad news for those that are complaining about just losing their CS for Wormgoor.

        • Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Molde draw level with Odd
          1-1
          Jamesie Bhoy...

        • Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          say a prayer for those that captained the Worm 🙁

          1. Eytexi
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Aka my cup opponent.

        • Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Bye-bye Bye

        • Ramboros
          • 12 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          My defence has been in utter shambles ever since Stølås got injured. 0 points from my defence this week if I'm lucky. 1 CS and 3 bonus points is all I've gotten since GW12. Ì've also gotten 6 yellow cards and now 2 own goals.

          1. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            you don’t have Bjorkan & Psyche ?

            1. Ramboros
              • 12 Years
              4 years, 7 months ago

              No. Got them for the DGW on the RU though.

              1. Hotdogs for Tea
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 7 months ago

                get them 😉

        • The Royal Robin
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Kane & Martial > Pukki & KDB for -4 is tempting. Yay or nay?

          1. Eytexi
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 7 months ago

            Wrong article mate.

        • pingissimus
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 7 months ago

          Instant justification for Ohi to James hit 🙂 do far anyway 🙂

          1. MTPockets
              4 years, 7 months ago

              Well played. I should have done that weeks ago