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Eliteserien 2021 – Runde 6 Scout Picks

GOALKEEPER

Sean McDermott (KBK – 5.1mNOK, 14.1%) vs. Lillestrøm SK (H)
 
Kristiansund have taken maximum points from their first three games of the season, including an unlikely 2-1 away win at Valerenga. They’ve kept two clean sheets on the bounce and even though Lillestrøm have scored in each of their three games, I see the home side being far too good at the back to let them create good enough chances to test McDermott enough. Strong clean sheet potential this week and doesn’t break the bank, either.

DEFENCE

Snorre Strand Nilsen (KBK – 5.0mNOK, 3.0%) vs. Lillestrøm SK (H)

Kristiansund have made some good signings and Snorre Nilsen is genuinely looking like one of the best right backs in the league so far. He’s shown he offers attacking threat as well as playing key passes on a regular basis. At this moment in time he’s on par with Christoffer Aasbak (5.4mNOK) for attacking threat/consistency and he’s almost 0.5m cheaper. 

Gustav Valsvik (SIF – 5.5mNOK, 4.6%) vs. SK Brann (A)

Listen, Brann might well score in this game, but the truth is it’s almost impossible to predict where clean sheets are coming from in this league and well, Strømsgodset have looked – dare I say it – pretty good despite picking up just 4pts from 9. Brann have played 6 lost 6, conceding 17 goals and scoring just 4. Valsvik is a big guy (1.95m) and could cause them real problems from set-pieces. 

Shayne Pattynama (VIK – 5.5mNOK, 0.3%) vs. FK Haugesund (A)

Needed just one half of football to register two assists against Mjøndalen. When I was looking into him after seeing he signed for Viking, I actually got into a debate with a Viking fan account on Twitter and I said “this guy could be the signing of the season” – I’m glad that doesn’t look to be completely wide of the mark at this point. He loves a cross and he’ll continue to ping balls into the box whatever the fixture. Looks a great shout for this week against a poor Haugesund side.

Joachim Thomassen (S08 – 5.5mNOK, 2.3%) vs. Tromsø IL (A)

I don’t think Tromsø will go down this season but at the same time if they want a top half finish they’ll need to be a bit more creative. Despite being the home team in this fixture, I think Sarpsborg will be too hard for them to break down and I actually wouldn’t be surprised if they fail to score. Thomassen offers good attacking potential as well as being listed as a defender. Sarpsborg may not look like scoring much but if Tromsø take the game to them, they will be given plenty of opportunities to test Jacob Karlstrøm (4.5mNOK).

MIDFIELD

Aron Dønnum [K] (VIF – 10.0mNOK, 37.2%) vs Sandefjord Fotball (H)

Vålerenga should be top of the league and they should have won every single game they’ve played. They’ve squandered too many chances but despite that profligacy in front of goal, I’m backing them to annihilate Sandefjord. Dønnum is playing some brilliant football and I stand by the opinion that he should be in everyone’s team. It’s just a matter of time before he starts scoring for fun and this is the perfect opportunity for him to get another double-digit haul. Easy captain choice this week. Occam’s Razor and all that. 

Ola Solbakken (B/G – 9.8mNOK, 2.4%) vs. Odds BK (A)

At times he seems like the forgotten man at Glimt though he really shouldn’t be seen in that light at all. Since his assist in the opening day win against Tromsø, he’s struggled for attacking returns but both scored and set up Erik Botheim (10.5mNOK) against Haugesund and I can see more of the same on Sunday. I’m not sure whether he’s been lacking in confidence or having difficulty trying to replace Hauge, but I get the feeling he’s been playing somewhat within himself recently, but with Glimt’s form looking impeccable, I’m confident that momentum can rub off on him.

Johan Hove (SIF – 8.0mNOK, 2.2%) vs. SK Brann (A)

At 8.0m he seems under-priced especially as we are all aware of his obvious talent. I was expecting him to be snapped up by one of the bigger clubs going into this campaign so for him to be completely overlooked and start the season at Strømsgodset, I was taken aback. He’s got 2 attacking returns in 3 games and Strømsgodset have looked GOOD. Genuinely, they’re posting very, very good stats and it’s making me think this guy is going to be ignored at our own peril. He’s a must-have for this week. He’s also averaging 1.7 shots on target per match which is better than Kristoffer Zachariassen (10.4mNOK) and Aron Dønnum can manage (1.5 & 1.4).

Torgil Øwre Gjertsen (KBK – 7.5mNOK, 1.7%) vs. Lillestrom SK (H)

I’d be tempted to say this guy is going to end the season with the most assists in the league. He’s in great form and looks to be fitting in really well at his new club. I had some reservations when he joined but he’s put those doubts to bed and for 7.5m I can’t see past him. He’s come into my team for this gameweek as a home time against floundering Lillestrøm is an absolute gift of a fixture for one of the most creative players in the league to get his first goal of the season. 

Forwards

Fred Friday (SIF – 8.1mNOK, 6.8%) vs. SK Brann (A)

Got a goal and assist on his debut but has blanked in both games since. He was taken off at half-time against Tromsø, but it’s since come out that there is no injury to be concerned about – he starts this week. He leads the line for a Godset team that has been attacking and attacking and attacking – they could end up terrorising Brann. I think they win this game and there’s a strong chance their new forward will be involved in the goals

Erik Botheim [V] (B/G – 10.5mNOK, 43.8%) vs. Odds BK (A)

5 games, 5 goals, 34pts. His xG figure is something of potential concern – 1.7 – but this a game where Glimt are such strong favourites not just because they are the better side and in good form, but because Odds’ defence really is ravaged by injury right now. I get the feeling this could be a really big win for Glimt and even though Dønnum gets the armband for me, if you only have the Glimt front man, you shouldn’t lose out too much. 

STRØMSGODSET SO FAR

To put into context just how good Strømsgodset have looked in their opening three games, I’ve thrown together a little table comparing their exploits with the other best-performing teams in the league:

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

    Doesn’t look like Ovenstad is going to be able to continue for Mjondalen- he’s down again getting treatment from the earlier challenge

  2. Mince n Tatties
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    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Half time
    Mjondalen 0
    Molde 0

    Pretty drab game…

    1. ffs casual
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Second half an only get better. Was only watching parts of it. How do you think Mjondalen are defending? Do they look like conceding?

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

        They’ve been pretty tight and a bit of high pressing has left Molde a bit flat.

      2. leo_messi
        • Fantasy Football Scout Member
        • 12 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        I just bought their defender for round 9 cause I didn't want to loose free transfer, I'm gonna use rich uncle next gameweek for sure...

  3. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Thanks for the article RHD (would be nice if your efforts were matched by FFS in getting it published before the deadline 🙂 )

  4. Hotdogs for Tea
    • 8 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    like watching paint dry 😉

  5. Mince n Tatties
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    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Better from Molde
    Eikrem with a shot but deflected out for a corner

  6. Mince n Tatties
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    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Shot from Brynhildsen - but keeper saves down to his right side

  7. Mince n Tatties
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    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Broochmann raging with the ref - thinks he should of had a penalty

  8. Mince n Tatties
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    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Ohi with a header - but well wide of the target

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

    3 subs for Molde…

    1. Mince n Tatties
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      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      But ref has blown for another Aquavit break first..

  10. Mince n Tatties
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    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Ohi Kaptain fail - subbed off for Fofana

    1. Hotdogs for Tea
      • 8 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      cleanie banked though 😉

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

      Risa and Hestad also make way - Haugen and Uland Anderson the other 2 replacements

    3. ReindeerHotdog
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Did warn ya ;P

    4. Niemi
      • 9 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      It's worth noting that Ohi is struggling a little bit with his knee after an operation in January - hence why he is subbed early every game (and benched last GW).

      1. ReindeerHotdog
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        Still managed to score a few goals though.

        1. Niemi
          • 9 Years
          2 years, 10 months ago

          Still a decent pick, yeah

  11. Mince n Tatties
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    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Finally Molde find space on the counter - Andersen just puts it wide

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

    Now Haugen has his shot saved off the line - the subs have made a real impact already!

    1. Mince n Tatties
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      • 10 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Ooft - it looked over the line to me

  13. Mince n Tatties
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    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Rosenborg

    1 Andre Hansen
    2 Erlend Dahl Reitan
    16 Even Hovland
    25 Carl Adam Andersson
    26 Besim Serbecic
    4 Vebjørn Alvestad Hoff
    5 Per Ciljan Skjelbred
    20 Edvard Sandvik Tagseth KAPTEIN
    9 Dino Islamovic
    10 Guillermo Federico Molins Palmeiro
    18 Kristoffer Zachariassen

    Stabæk

    12 Robert Marcus Sandberg
    3 Yaw Eystein Ihle Amankwah KAPTEIN
    5 Mats Goberg Solheim
    15 Sturla Ottesen
    27 Nicolas Pignatel Jenssen
    8 Herolind Shala
    10 Markus Solbakken
    11 Kornelius Normann Hansen
    22 Sammy Solitaire Siddharta Skytte
    80 Herman Hammy Geelmuyden
    19 Kosuke Kinoshita

  14. Mince n Tatties
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    • 10 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Odd

    1 Sondre Løvseth Rossbach
    4 Odin Luraas Bjørtuft
    6 Magnus Lekven KAPTEIN
    11 Gilli Rolantsson Sørensen
    25 John Shuguto Kitolano
    7 Filip Rønningen Jørgensen
    8 Markus André Kaasa
    16 Joshua Gaston Kitolano
    9 Mushaga Bakenga
    14 Conrad Wallem
    29 Sander Svendsen

    Bodø/Glimt

    12 Nikita Haikin
    3 Alfons Sampsted
    4 Marius Christopher Høibråten
    5 Fredrik André Bjørkan
    26 Sigurd Kvile
    7 Patrick Berg
    14 Ulrik Saltnes KAPTEIN
    19 Sondre Brunstad Fet
    9 Ola Selvaag Solbakken
    20 Erik Botheim
    27 Sondre Sørli

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

    Vålerenga

    13 Kristoffer-August Sundquist Klaesson
    2 Christian Dahle Borchgrevink
    3 Brage Skaret
    4 Jonatan Tollås Nation KAPTEIN
    25 Samuel Ayomide Adekugbe
    7 Fredrik Oldrup Jensen
    8 Henrik Rørvik Bjørdal
    17 Tobias Christensen
    9 Vidar Örn Kjartansson
    10 Aron Leonard Dønnum
    11 Amor Yonas Layouni

    Sandefjord Fotball

    1 Jacob Storevik
    2 Brice Wembangomo
    3 Marcos Vales Gonzalez
    12 Mats Haakenstad
    17 Sander Moen Foss
    15 Erik Næsbak Brenden
    19 Amer Ordagic
    24 Harmeet Singh KAPTEIN
    11 Kristoffer Normann Hansen
    14 Alexander Ruud Tveter
    23 Vidar Ari Jonsson

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

    Brann

    1 Håkon Eikemo Opdal
    2 Ole Didrik Blomberg
    3 Vegard Valgermo Forren
    4 Ole Martin Lekven Kolskogen
    21 Ruben Kristiansen
    7 Mathias Knutsen Rasmussen
    9 Petter Dahle Strand
    15 Kasper Holmboe Skaanes
    11 Karamoko Daouda Bamba
    16 Robert Thomas Taylor
    20 Aune Selland Heggebø

    Strømsgodset

    1 Viljar Røsholt Myhra
    5 Niklas Gunnarsson
    19 Halldor Østervold Stenevik
    26 Lars-Christopher Horst Jan Vilsvik
    71 Gustav Valsvik KAPTEIN
    7 Herman Sørby Stengel
    8 Johan Hove
    17 Tobias Fjeld Gulliksen
    9 Imoh Fred Friday
    10 Moses Dramwi Mawa
    23 Valdimar Thór Ingimundarson

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

    Tromsø

    1 Jacob Karlstrøm
    5 Anders Finjord Jenssen
    6 Isak Helstad Amundsen
    8 Kent-Are Antonsen
    11 Ruben Yttergård Jenssen KAPTEIN
    16 Tomas Olai Totland
    17 Daniel Mikal Aas Berntsen
    21 Eric Bugale Kitolano
    25 Lasse Nilsen
    14 August Mikkelsen
    18 Ebiye Moses

    Sarpsborg 08

    21 Anders Kristiansen
    4 Bjørn Inge Utvik
    5 Magnar Ødegård
    24 Mikael Bertil Dyrestam
    2 Sulayman Bojang
    6 Nicolai Næss
    14 Emil Palsson
    16 Joachim Thomassen KAPTEIN
    7 Ole Jørgen Halvorsen
    11 Jonathan Lindseth
    29 Ibrahima Kone

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

    Kristiansund

    1 Sean Mcdermott
    2 Snorre Strand Nilsen
    3 Christoffer Aasbak
    6 Andreas Eines Hopmark
    19 Aliou Coly
    7 Olaus Jair Skarsem
    8 Sander Erik Kartum
    23 Pål Erik Stensøe Ulvestad
    13 Bendik Bye
    17 Brynjolfur Andersen Willumsson
    25 Torgil Øwre Gjertsen

    Lillestrøm

    12 Mads Hedenstad Christiansen
    4 Espen Bjørnsen Garnås
    5 Vetle Winger Dragsnes
    26 Lars Mogstad Ranger
    30 Ogbu Igoh
    6 Kasper Kaan Kairinen
    8 Ifeanyi Mathew
    14 Fredrik Krogstad
    23 Gjermund Åsen
    90 Hans Daniel Gustafsson
    10 Thomas Lehne Olsen

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

    Odd take the lead in the 4th minute with Svendsen

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

      Odd 1 Bodo/Glimt 0

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

    Sarpsborg take the lead against Tromso through Jenssen

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

      Jenssen red card that gave the penalty…

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

    And Brann go 1-0 up against Stromsgodset- a few upsets on the cards today?

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

      Jeff EOW with the opener

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

        Typo error - Heggeboe!

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

    Upsets indeed!
    Stabaek lead against Rosenborg!
    Wangberg woth the goal

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

    Sarpsborg double their lead 2-0
    Lindseth scores
    It’s not going to be a good Runde for Mince n Tatties

    1. ffs casual
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      Tromso down to 10 men with Jenssen red card. Lets hope for some save points

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

    Brann have a 2nd and it’s an own goal from Valsvik

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

      Eek - a scout pick as well…

      1. ReindeerHotdog
        • 3 Years
        2 years, 10 months ago

        See, I knew he'd score!

        Tbh I mean, can we hold OGs against scout picks?

        Harsh :[

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

    Valerenga take the lead 1-0
    And to make matters worse it’s my first sub Tollas Nation

    1. ReindeerHotdog
      • 3 Years
      2 years, 10 months ago

      He's looking like a decent pick these days but still seems like 0.5m too much

  26. El Puqi
    • 4 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Can Ranger stop getting yellows every week, thanks.

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

    Haugesund

    12 Egil Selvik
    5 Benjamin Tiedemann Hansen KAPTEIN
    15 Ulrik Tillung Fredriksen
    19 Mikkel Desler Puggaard
    23 Thore Baardsen Pedersen
    7 Peter Nysted Therkildsen
    8 Kevin Martin Krygård
    9 Sondre Liseth
    10 Niklas Sandberg
    11 Kristoffer Velde
    17 Ibrahima Wadji

    Viking

    1 Iven Austbø
    3 Viljar Helland Vevatne
    5 Henrik Heggheim
    6 Runar Ullaland Hove
    20 Shayne Elian Jay Pattynama
    7 Fredrik Torsteinbø
    8 Joe Zen Robert Bell
    27 Samuel Kari Fridjonsson
    14 Veton Berisha KAPTEIN
    21 Harald Nilsen Tangen
    77 Zlatko Tripic

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

      Fridjonssen starts - no Tollas Nation points for me

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

    Rosenborg are the first to reply after the break and level things up
    1-1

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

      Wiedesheim-Paul with the goal

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

      Molins and Tagseth both hooked at half time

  29. ReindeerHotdog
    • 3 Years
    2 years, 10 months ago

    Rich Uncle and WC can't come soon enough.

    Going to need to really dig deep over the next few weeks - feels like some decent logical picks are really not returning.

    If Donnum blanks in this game then I don't know what to suggest!

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

    Rosenborg get a 2nd: 2-1
    As to Valerenga: 2-0

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

      Both subs on the score sheet for Rosenborg now -Ceide with their 2nd

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

      Layouni for Valerenga