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

    Mjøndalen

    12 Julian Rekdahl Faye Lund
    2 Quint Arie Jansen
    3 Vetle Winger Dragsnes
    4 William Sælid Sell
    23 Sondre Solholm Johansen
    7 Tonny Brochmann Christiansen
    11 Christian Andreas Gauseth KAPTEIN
    33 Stian Semb Aasmundsen
    8 Fredrik Brustad
    9 Sondre Liseth
    10 Olivier Occean

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

    Kristiansund

    1 Sean Mcdermott
    5 Dan Peter Stensøe Ulvestad KAPTEIN
    19 Aliou Coly
    25 Henrik Solheim Gjesdal
    3 Christoffer Aasbak
    7 Torgil Øwre Gjertsen
    8 Haris Cirak
    13 Bendik Bye
    21 Amidou Diop
    11 Flamur Kastrati
    20 Thomas Olivier Amang A Kegueni

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

    Lillestrøm

    1 Marko Maric
    2 Mats Haakenstad
    4 Tobias Frank Salquist Nielsen
    5 Simen Rafn
    19 Sheriff Sinyan
    7 Hans Daniel Gustafsson
    14 Fredrik Krogstad
    17 Kristoffer Ødemarksbakken
    23 Daniel Alexander Pedersen KAPTEIN
    33 Aleksander Melgalvis
    10 Thomas Lehne Olsen

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

    Viking

    1 Iven Austbø
    3 Viljar Helland Vevatne
    4 Tord Johnsen Salte
    18 Sondre Flem Bjørshol
    23 Rolf Daniel Vikstøl
    20 Ylldren Ibrahimaj
    27 Samuel Kari Fridjonsson
    28 Kristian Thorstvedt
    7 Zymer Bytyqi
    10 Tommy Høiland
    11 Zlatko Tripic KA

  5. Ginkapo FPL
    • 12 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    What was wrong with using one post for this spam?

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

      no

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

      Do you even FES?

      1. Ginkapo FPL
        • 12 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        Nope. But I do know how to post comments on FFS.

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

    Free Kick to Bodo/Glimt on edge of the box...

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

    1-0 Molde

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

    Eikrem - who else!!

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

    Sarpsborg 1-0 Odd

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

    Strand Larsen with the goal

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

    1-0 Mjondalen

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

    1-0 to Viking...

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

    Rosenborg

    1 Andre Hansen
    2 Vegar Eggen Hedenstad
    3 Birger Solberg Meling
    4 Tore Reginiussen
    16 Even Hovland
    7 Mike Lindemann Jensen KAPTEIN
    8 Anders Ågnes Konradsen
    25 Marius Lundemo
    14 Alexander Toft Søderlund
    17 Babajide David Akintola
    28 Samuel Adeniyi Adegbenro

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

    Vålerenga

    21 Adam Larsen Kwarasey
    2 Markus Lund Nakkim
    3 Johan Lædre Bjørdal
    5 Efrain Juarez Valdez
    22 Ivan Tarek Fjellstad Näsberg
    6 Herolind Shala
    8 Magnus Lekven
    14 Mohammed Abu
    26 Aron Leonard Dønnum
    10 Matthias Vilhjalmsson
    40 Chidera Ejuke

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

    2-0 Sarpsborg - there goes my Odd away win bet!

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

    Who's got Strand Larsen in their team?

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

      Everyone in GW1, no one now though...

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

    2-0 Molde - Knudtzon

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

    1-0 Bodo/Glimt - Evjen - Get in my son!!!!

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

    2-0 Bodo/Glimt - Who scored?...

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

      Own goal - Glesnes

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

    Viking 2-0 up now - Vevatne with the goal

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

    Mode nearly had 3 - crashed off the crossbar

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

      *Molde

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

    Kristiansand with the equaliser - Master Diop

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

    Evjen with a haul 🙂

    - Anyone know how long Physhe is out for?

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

      Eurosport said he could be back next week

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

    Sondre Liseth only has 1 goal all season but only Lehne Olsen and Ohi have more bonus points (9 and 8) than Liseth's 7 among forwards.

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

      The more and more I see it in FES, the more convinced I am that Man in the Stands is the best bonus method.

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

        It's slightly too much of a guessing game for me to pick him. If this was Allsvenskan I'm sure he'd pick up a few bonus points for crossing and creating chances. A bit unlucky to be listed as a midfielder especially as Brustad plays a similar role.

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

    RBK back?

    Thinking about a defender. Regi seems decently ahead as it stands but Meling and Hedenstad can get in on the attacking returns. Hedenstad particularly is appealing at only £6.1m.

    Who would you all go for?

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

      I'm with you - first season I played Hedenstad was my man. Last season it was Meling.
      That's 2 clean sheets against 2 big teams and as you say attacking returns very possible.
      Is it just me - or is Meling not as attacking as last year?
      Toss of a coin between the 2 - but one will replace Stolas this week.

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

        Can see this becoming the big talking point ahead of next GW. I thought Meling still looked great in the first few weeks but everyone else was rubbish around the box. Hedenstad seems to come in for the most criticism but his place seems safe for now and he was great in 2017.

        If RBK can't reach their previous level they'll rely on attacking set pieces where Regi has looked threatening, I think he'll be my pick.

        Might go with Nilsen from Tromsø if he starts the next game.

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

      He’s come in for me.

  26. Queenofthestoneage
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Early perma-team (zero transfers, chips ok) with projected cost per player.
    Feels balanced, pretty much every player around or over 3000 minutes played last season.

    Ederson, Henderson
    VVD(vc), Robertson, TAA, Digne, 4.5
    Sterling(c), Sigurdsson, Fraser, Deloufeu, 4.5
    Vardy, Jimenez, Pukki

    6, 4
    7.5, 8, 7, 5.5, 4.5
    12, 8, 7, 5.5, 4.5
    9, 7, 4.5
    = 100

    1. George Sillett
      • 8 Years
      4 years, 9 months ago

      Why bother with this pointless speculation re player prices ?
      Mystifying.

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

      Lol on what planet is Pukki going to be 4.5?!

      1. George Sillett
        • 8 Years
        4 years, 9 months ago

        You just have to marvel at this level of stupidity. These price estimations are things of ultimate fantasy.

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

          It's a great game.
          Rather than amend the players in your ideal 15, you just change their price.
          Great game, very challenging.

          1. George Sillett
            • 8 Years
            4 years, 9 months ago

            So I can buy every player in the game then ?

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

              Guess so.

              1. George Sillett
                • 8 Years
                4 years, 9 months ago

                Marvelous . Top 500k for me this season.

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

                  😆

  27. Queenofthestoneage
    • 4 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Can also straight-swap Vardy/Fraser with Bilva/Wilson if you like that combination better.

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

      No you can’t

  28. George Sillett
    • 8 Years
    4 years, 9 months ago

    Which of the regular match day posters have you missed the least after this place became like a ghost town ?

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

    How serious is Lehne Olsen injury ?

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

        thanks ... my 4th red flag !

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

    Got to love wildcarding with the wrong plan.

    Rage transferred out Stolas & Lehne Olsen for a -8 and back to the original plan to include Akintola!

    Stolas, Layouni, Lehne Olsen out for Hedenstad, Akintola & Borven.

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

      Wait until after the game tonight - relax, you've still got Boli & Sandberg to go - Stabaek CS and a Boli Hattie incoming 😉

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

        Boli (c) didn't work out either! Disastrous week really, should have captained Eikrem!

        Tromso look in good form actually.

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

      it’s tough at the top 😉

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

        Indeed! I'm glad to be down to 5th... way less pressure! It's really tight at the top now, 5 points between the top 5 and you're not far behind in 6th either.

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

          i thought i had 10 points off the bench from my fodder but mixed up in my mind who was the mid and who was a defender ... most disappointed 🙂