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Eliteserien Fantasy: Gameweek 10 preview

Gameweek 10 sees three league fixtures postponed with the start of the U-20 World Cup, which sees young Norwegian stars, including some fantasy favourites, on international duty. Odd, Stabaek, Kristiansund, Bodø/Glimt, Viking and Sarpsborg are the teams without a fixture this weekend.

We also know that all but one Eliteserien team will contest the third round of the Norwegian Cup, which takes place between gameweeks 11 and 12. Bodø/Glimt may be riding high in the league but they suffered a surprise defeat at Strømmen.

Here are the fixtures that will take place this week, plus a look at some potential chip strategies for the forthcoming schedule of blank and double gameweeks.

Fixtures

Vålerenga vs. Lillestrøm

Vålerenga are on the up, unbeaten since a hammering at Molde in GW2 and with a perfect home record so far this season. Herolind Shala and Chidera Ejuke have lived up to expectations, but it’s a different story for some of VIF’s other premium options. Matthías Vilhjálmsson has played a more reserved role than expected recently, slotting in behind Fitim Azemi, while Bård Finne’s heavily curtailed minutes make him difficult to trust.

Lillestrøm are without a win in four, including heavy losses to Bodø/Glimt and most recently Odd. Thomas Lehne Olsen continues to make life difficult for opposing defences with a goal and an assist during the Canaries’ winless run. Arnór Smárason is fit and a devilish free kick earned him an assist and 2 bonus points in 45 minutes against Mjøndalen. Josef Baccay has emerged as a budget option at left back, but this doesn’t seem an ample time to bring him in.

Mjøndalen vs. FK Haugesund

The promoted side gave a good account of themselves at Lerkendal. Tonny Brochmann has recaptured the best of his Stabaek form and remains reasonably priced. With 5 assists to his name already Joakim Olsen Solberg is every bit the set piece threat we expected him to be, but he’s been outscored by the beneficiary of his delivery, centre back Sondre Solholm Johansen. If Sondre Liseth can get on the scoresheet he could be one to watch, having picked up 4 of his 5 bonus points in matches when he has otherwise blanked.

In a blank gameweek, Alexander Stølås looks even more essential. The left back has upped his set piece game to a ridiculous level and is part of a defence with 4 clean sheets so far. Martin Samuelsen finally completed 90 minutes against Kristiansund and picked up maximum bonus points; he is the only player other than Stølås to have scored more than once for Haugesund this campaign.

Ranheim vs. Strømsgodset

A youthful Ranheim capitalised on a disappointing Sarpsborg performance last time out. A pair of 20-year-old Rosenborg loanees, Torbjørn Heggem and Olaus Skarsem, featured in the bonus points alongside talisman Mads Reginiussen. Having returned to an attacking left wing position, Erik Tønne registered his first assist of the season, setting up Ivar Sollie Rønning. The target man could be a fantasy bargain in the making, but Ranheim’s commitment to a 4-3-3 means he’ll have to keep scoring to start ahead of cult hero Michael Karlsen.

Strømsgodset’s win over Tromsø was their first since the opening weekend of the season. Yacouba Sylla registered his first attacking returns since that win over Haugesund, scoring his first goal for the Drammen club with a powerful strike from distance. His penchant for bonus points – only one player in the league has more – has made him Godset’s top fantasy asset thus far, ahead of Mos who hit the post against TIL.

Tromsø vs. Molde

After a season of relative safety in 2018, it looks like the northerners will be involved in another relegation battle this year. Missing the creativity of Daniel Berntsen and Mikael Ingebrigtsen, Gutan are also down to the bare bones in defence; Kent-Are Antonsen scored in their latest loss despite being unfavourably fielded out of position. For any fantasy managers finding themselves without a goalkeeper this week due to fixture postponements, Gudmund Kongshavn looks the cheapest available starter. He’s made 5 saves in each of the last two games, picking up a bonus point against Bodø/Glimt, and will surely be called into action against the league leaders.

A hat-trick against Viking sent Ohi top of the scoring charts and Molde back to the summit of the table. All of Molde’s midfielders are delivering reasonable returns, but it would take a brave manager to bet against fantasy top scorer Magnus Wolff Eikrem. Kristoffer Haraldseid seems to have a touch more attacking freedom than he had at Haugesund, especially with Kristoffer Haugen injured, probably making him the standout defensive option. The only dilemma here seems to be which three Molde players to pick.

Brann vs. Rosenborg

Last season this fixture was billed as a title decider, but both sides look off the pace this year. Brann have at least strung together a winning run. While Vito Wormgoor’s attacking threat has made him the most popular player in the game, it was fellow centre back Bismar Acosta who stole the show against Bodø/Glimt. His assist for Daouda Bamba may have been route one, but his winning goal, an acrobatic volley, was a finish a striker would be proud of. Veton Berisha and Petter Strand seem to have settled well and are both viable fantasy picks.

Rosenborg suffered a huge scare en route to a win against Mjøndalen. Tore Reginiussen and Vegar Eggen Hedenstad both delivered attacking returns, but the champions were far from convincing at the back. Alexander Søderlund’s winner was the first goal by a RBK forward this season – he at least seems a better option than Nicklas Bendtner who has lost the trust of the manager.

Chip strategies:

Those who used their Rich Uncle chip in GW2 may be wondering whether it was the right decision, especially if they find themselves with a depleted squad now. Gameweeks 15 and 17 look the most enticing options, featuring both blanks and doubles.

Managers still holding the Attack! Attack! chip will be eagerly anticipating consecutive doubles in GW14 and 15 for last season’s top scorer Franck Boli; he’ll face off against the in-form Torgeir Børven in the former. Sarpsborg’s attacking form will surely have to improve for managers to invest in their forwards, especially with their GW15 double including a trip to Molde. Patience could be a virtue for owners of Vålerenga, Bodø/Glimt, Kristiansund and Viking’s strikers – the teams who play twice in GW17 all have midfielders who are outscoring their attacking teammates.

Two Captains could provide further reason to back one of Eliteserien’s many exciting midfielders and defenders, but may also serve as a reminder not to rule out using chips in single gameweeks. Which brings us back to…

The four most highly owned players in the game (Ohi, Wormgoor, Stølås and Eikrem) are all in action this week, but none have a double gameweek on the horizon. All have at least 48.5% ownership at time of writing and have delivered at least two double figure scores, but this week Molde’s options are perhaps most appealing ahead of a trip to a club propping up the table.

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. Tommo1888
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 14 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Anyone know how long Shala is out for?

  2. Ze_Austin
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Lmao. Even MORE red flags

  3. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    any updated on Stølås and Psyche ? Orange flags for weeks !

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      just refreshed my team, Psyche red flag, Stølås cleared

      1. Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Good news about Stolas - I've had him starting since I set up my Park The Bus team - seems a Lifetime ago - would you still play him over Bjorkan vs SIF?

        1. Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Clearly still drunk from last night - before you get excited - there is no Park the Bus Chip that has suddenly appeared - I meant my 'Hit by a Bus' Team... Where's the vodka?...

          1. Hotdogs for Tea
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            i thought you meant you had him since last season

        2. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Stølås is select and forget player for me, so yes.

          The first game you bench him ... well, you know what will happen 😉

          1. Mince n Tatties
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 10 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            And the first game you question benching him and still play him... Look what happens - he's out for the rest of the season!!

            1. Hotdogs for Tea
              • 8 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              injuries happen 🙂

  4. Vobinho
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Hardest WC in history... my set and forget cheapie has a red flag!

    Stuck on this at the moment :

    Sandberg
    Solholm-Johanssen Stolas Hagen
    Rashani Brochmann Eikrem Layouni
    Lehne Olsen Boli Ohi

    Wichne, Coly, Psyche, Diop

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      i only have 6 of those in my squad 🙁

      1. Vobinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        I'm really tempted with Akintola but he's just too expensive. Have you played your WC yet?

        1. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          i still have my WC and will probably use it the week before the last double game week, then use RU in the doubles and get my WC team back after that.

  5. Henryyy
    • Fantasy Football Scout Member
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Any ideas with this team lads?

    Sandberg
    Stølås Haraldseid Worm
    Ejuke Strand Eikrem Brochmann
    Ohi TLO Børven

    Ranmark Solbakken Psyche Sell

    2 FTs 1.5m ITB

    Cheers

    1. Vobinho
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Do you have a plan to bring in Boli for the doubles?

      1. Henryyy
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Yep TLO -> Boli looking likely for the DGW

  6. TallestJohn
    • 7 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Been very out of the loop but just catching up, Linde out for several months https://www.eurosport.no/fotball/eliteserien/2019/molde-keeper-ute-i-flere-maneder-vi-kjorer-pa-med-de-vi-har_sto7325405/story.shtml

    1. Sandstorm
      • Fantasy Football Scout Member
      • 14 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Luckily I don't have think about this because I already have three Molde players and I did Sandvik -> Sandberg transfer.

      Sandberg's fixtures could be worse:
      TIL, kbk, RAN, sif+odd, S08+bra, FKH, VIF
      and he has 38 saves in eight games. Myhra 40, Maric 36, Barli 30 have all played ten games.

  7. pingissimus
    • 5 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Strekk (?) for Psyche and a red flag. Not good news I’m assuming.

    1. TallestJohn
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Very comprehensive team news from Eurosport as usual, says he could be back next week https://www.eurosport.no/fotball/eliteserien/2019/forventede_sto7328427/story.shtml

  8. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    I've had enough of this BS!
    I'm moving to Iran.

    1. Majestic Chanka
      • 7 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      I worry for you Gnomey

      1. THE SHEEP HUNTERS
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Thank You My Lord. 🙂

  9. TAT
    • 6 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    I'm completely stuck about what to do with my team this GW. I have one free transfer and 0.0 itb, so I can't upgrade anywhere…

    Rossbach
    Stølås - Wormgoor - Haraldseid
    Layouni - Eikrem (C) - Strand - Reginiussen
    Børven - Vilhjálmsson - Ohi
    (Wichne - Sell - Psyché - Solbakken)

    Thoughts?

    1. MTPockets
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Maybe get an STB mid (Brynildsen, Vetesen if fit), ahead of their doubles? Fixtures are ok. Or just roll FT

        I have a similar problem with 0 ITB and basically only 2 playing defs. The other 3 are all under 4.3m. May downgrade Vilhjalmsson now and fix it next gw.

        Actually, TC's post below suggests Haraldseid could be out.

        1. TAT
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Ah, too bad about Haraldseid. Won't bother transferring him out unless there's confirmation he'll be out several GW's.

          Brynhildsen might be worth getting. Would have to be for one of Strand or Reginiussen – most likely Strand, as Reginiussen have two decent fixtures after the Molde game.

          I forgot to add I still have my WC available, but I'm not sure about when to play it.

          Who are you downgrading Vilhjálmsson to?

          1. MTPockets
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Borven, but you already have him

              1. TAT
                • 6 Years
                4 years, 9 months ago

                Børven seems like decent downgrade! 🙂

      • Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Who would you start in Defence alongside Haraldseid and Stølås?

        A. Hagen away to Sarpsborg
        B. Bjorkan home to Stromsgodet

        Cheers!

        1. Team Cruel
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          A

          Haraldseid might be out anyway according to: https://vgd.no/sport/fotball-norsk/tema/1852203/tittel/molde-fk-klubbtraad-2019/side/274

        2. Majestic Chanka
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Odd probably more chance of a clean. Though think both will concede.

        3. Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Cheers Lads - happy with Bjorkan as 1st sub then 🙂

      • TAT
        • 6 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Only have Sell to come in for Haraldseid, as Psyché is injured. Are any of the other 4.4 KBK defs likely to play?

        1. TAT
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Edit: forgot Psyché was 4.2 now. Never mind.

      • Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        On wildcard so will make a last minute switch of Haraldseid to Gabrielsen...

        1. Eytexi
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Kept Haraldseid with Wormgoor first sub - not complaining at all.

        1. Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          I am tweetless...

      • Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Haugesund

        12 Helge Valvatne Sandvik
        4 Fredrik Pallesen Knudsen
        5 Benjamin Tiedemann Hansen
        19 Mikkel Desler Puggaard
        22 Alexander Stølås
        8 Sondre Bjorvand Tronstad
        14 Torbjørn Kallevåg
        16 Bruno Miguel Santos Leite
        23 Thore Baardsen Pedersen
        7 Christian Grindheim KAPTEIN
        17 Ibrahima Wadji

      • Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Brann

        38 Håvard Oppedal Rinde
        2 Taijo Teniste
        3 Vito Wormgoor KAPTEIN
        5 Thomas Grøgaard
        9 Petter Dahle Strand
        15 Bismar Gilberto Acosta Evans
        7 Gilbert Koomson
        10 Amer Ordagic
        11 Karamoko Daouda Bamba
        16 Ruben Yttergård Jenssen
        19 Veton Berisha

      • Sandstorm
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 14 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Stølås injured, wasn't able to continue, stretchers used.

        1. Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Here we go again... Another superb high scoring Runde...

          1. Team Cruel
            • Fantasy Football Scout Member
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Irrelevant player though. Would be shocked if his EO is below 95.

            1. Eytexi
              • 5 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Happy to say I'm in the 5%.

      • Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Vito goal - glad I got rid of him on my wildcard...

        1. Mince n Tatties
          • Fantasy Football Scout Member
          • 10 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Missed the penalty though 🙂

          1. Ramboros
            • 12 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            As a Berisha owner and Vito non-owner I hate the penalty scoring in this game.

        2. Eytexi
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          On a WC too and bench him... for Haraldseid. Happy days.

      • Team Cruel
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Stølås potentially out for the season.

        1. Majestic Chanka
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Damn, that’s a shame, but at least as a small silver lining it will mix up FES defences a good bit.

      • Majestic Chanka
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Has there been a delay with the bonus on today’s match?

        1. Onz
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          still no bonus shown yet? The man in the stand must have gone for a pint after the match.

          1. Eytexi
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            Still no bonuses - definetly had too many pints.

            1. Majestic Chanka
              • 7 Years
              4 years, 9 months ago

              Finally sobered up I see...

              Surprised at none for Sandvik but I’m guessing it was a penalty rebound goal from Wormgoor.

              Man in the stands good for balancing out the penalty assist issue by given 2 baps to Berisha.

              1. Eytexi
                • 5 Years
                4 years, 9 months ago

                Don't own Berisha but those BAPS are deserved. Nice 1 for Wormgoor - hoping Haraldseid is out this afternoon as have Wormgoor first sub.

      • Hotdogs for Tea
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Haraldseid, Stølås & Psyche ... need to sort that mess out

        1. TAT
          • 6 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          I'm in the same situation, although I transferred out Psyché for Gjesdal, taking a gamble he'll start. WC likely before next GW now.

        2. Hotdogs for Tea
          • 8 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Tronstad on my bench so it has worked out ok this week.

          I rolled over a transfer so I have options and can hopefully hold off on the WC for a few weeks

      • Vobinho
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Will be interesting to see how Molde play with this weak defence

        1. Eytexi
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Is haraldseid definitely out?

      • FPL Pillars
        • 7 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Stølås out for long term then?

        I put in google translate and it says he has a “smoked Achilles” 🙂

        1. Eytexi
          • 5 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          Could be for the season from what I've heard. I haven't owned him all season and, all morality aside, am finally happy about it.

      • lilmessipran
        • 11 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Manchester is blue..#BleedBlue

      • Eytexi
        • 5 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Anyone got a differential captain?

        Assuming it's mostly on Eikrem now that Ohi is off penalties, however personally decided to keep it on Ohi for another week. Will be Eikrem next week for sure.

        1. FPL Pillars
          • 7 Years
          4 years, 9 months ago

          This comment didn’t age well, least it was only one.

          1. Eytexi
            • 5 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            It hurts. A lot.

      • Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Molde

        12 Alexandro Marco Craninx
        4 Lunan Ruben Gabrielsen KAPTEIN
        5 Vegard Forren
        22 Christoffer Kongste Remmer
        28 Kristoffer Haugen
        7 Magnus Wolff Eikrem
        11 Martin Skjelbreid Ellingsen
        17 Fredrik Aursnes
        9 Mattias Kent Moström
        14 Erling Knudtzon
        99 Ohikhuaeme Anthony Omoijuanfo

      • Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Ranheim TF

        1 Even Barli
        3 Daniel Kvande
        4 Ivar Erlien Furu
        5 Øyvind Alseth
        24 Aleksander Foosnæs
        6 Magnus Blakstad
        7 Mads Reginiussen KAPTEIN
        16 Olaus Jair Skarsem
        9 Michael Karlsen
        15 Erik Tønne
        26 Ola Selvaag Solbakken

      • Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Bodø/Glimt

        1 Ricardo Henrique Schuck Friedrich KAPTEIN
        2 Marius Lode
        18 Brede Mathias Moe
        24 Fredrik André Bjørkan
        29 Erlend Dahl Reitan
        7 Patrick Berg
        14 Ulrik Saltnes
        16 Morten Ågnes Konradsen
        20 Amor Yonas Layouni
        21 Geir André Herrem
        26 Håkon Evjen

      • Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Strømsgodset

        1 Viljar Røsholt Myhra
        5 Jakob Glesnes KAPTEIN
        25 Stian Lunder Ringstad
        26 Lars-Christopher Horst Jan Vilsvik
        39 Lars Sætra
        6 Henning Hauger
        7 Herman Sørby Stengel
        18 Martin Rønning Ovenstad
        77 Muhamed Maudo Keita
        23 Martin Spelmann
        90 Amahl William D'Vaz Pellegrino

      • Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Sarpsborg 08

        78 Aleksandr Vasiutin
        6 Nicolai Næss
        16 Joachim Thomassen KAPTEIN
        24 Anwar Elyounossi
        44 Sheldon Michael Louis Bateau
        7 Ole Jørgen Halvorsen
        8 Matti Lund Nielsen
        11 Jonathan Lindseth
        17 Kristoffer Zachariassen
        45 Jørgen Strand Larsen
        88 Lars-Jørgen Salvesen

      • Mince n Tatties
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 10 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Odd

        1 Sondre Løvseth Rossbach
        2 Espen Ruud
        3 Fredrik Semb Berge
        5 Birk Risa
        21 Steffen Hagen KAPTEIN
        6 Vebjørn Alvestad Hoff
        7 Fredrik Oldrup Jensen
        8 Jone Samuelsen
        10 Sander Svendsen
        11 Elbasan Rashani
        22 Torgeir Børven