Sorare Football Picks for GW96 Jul 31 - Aug 4: Eliteserien
Henrik Bjørdal
Bjørdal is the best captain pick because he is locked into Vålerenga's Starting XI and combines steady minutes with an elite creative run, averaging 1.00 assists per match over the last five, which gives him a higher floor and reliable involvement in goals than most of these options. Amin Chiakha is the closest rival on raw scoring form, his 0.80 goals per match and 88 minutes are tempting, but Rosenborg travel to Brann and his Sorare Edge projection is slightly lower, so he brings more variance than Bjørdal. Kolbeinn Finnsson actually posts the top projection and plays the same favorable home fixture, yet as a defender his direct attacking involvement is far lower than Bjørdal's 1.00 assists rate, so Bjørdal offers steadier upside for captaincy. Ole Blomberg and Emil Ceïde trail further behind because their recent assist and goal rates are slimmer and they lack the same blend of guaranteed minutes, creative touch, and favorable matchup that Bjørdal provides.
🅒 Captain targets
Bjørdal is hot as a creator, averaging 1.00 assists per match across his last five and poised to pick apart Hamarkameratene at home with the freedom he has in Vålerenga's attack. Listed as STARTER and locked into the Starting XI, he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and fourteen appearances in the last 15 game weeks while logging 81 minutes per game, which gives him a steady floor thanks to reliable minutes. Toss in a 0.20 goals per match, last 5 scoring touch and an 83.8-point Sorare Edge projection with medium confidence, and you get a midfielder with real ceiling for extra returns and a low-risk baseline for fantasy lineups.

Chiakha's finishing streak is the headline here, producing 0.80 goals per match over the last five and giving him a genuine high ceiling even away to SK Brann. A regular in the Starting XI who is averaging 88 minutes per game, he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and fourteen appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is unusually secure for a forward. Sorare Edge pegs him at 81.3 points with model confidence medium and Rosenborg's team form index of 66.67 backs the idea that he should keep getting chances, making him an attractive start for managers willing to trade a bit of volatility for strong upside.
Locked into the Starting XI and averaging 90 minutes per game, Kolbeinn Finnsson offers a rare defensive floor because he almost always finishes matches. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his 0.40 assists per match over the last five shows real attacking upside from deep. With a team form index of 60.00 and a Sorare Edge projection of 84.5 points at medium confidence, he profiles as a dependable home start against Hamarkameratene with a higher ceiling than most fullbacks.

Blomberg is about as reliable as they come, a fixture in the Starting XI with 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks and an 86-minute average that gives managers a sturdy floor. He has chipped in offensively, posting 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match across the last five, and with FK Bodø / Glimt sitting on an 86.67 team form index and a home date with Lillestrøm SK his ceiling includes a direct contribution. The Sorare Edge projection of 82.7 points and medium model confidence suggest you can start him with reasonable optimism, though the upside is better than the projection certainty.
Ceïde's clearest edge is his creation output; he has averaged 0.60 assists per match across the last five games, which makes him a prime source of fantasy points against SK Brann away. He is a true regular, logging 86 minutes per game with 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so when he starts in Rosenborg's Starting XI you get a high floor and a steady scoring presence at 0.20 goals per match. A Sorare Edge projection of 79.4 and a team form index of 66.67 point to a strong ceiling, though model confidence is medium so expect some variance.
🧤 Goalkeepers

He has locked down the Starting XI and logged 90 minutes per game across 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his availability and minutes are rock solid. With Bodø/Glimt riding an 86.67 team form index and a home date with Lillestrøm SK, Haikin carries real clean-sheet upside, and the Sorare Edge projection of 81.7 points makes him a dependable option when you need steady keeper production. Model confidence is medium, which tempers the absolute ceiling, but his consistency gives a high-probability floor that fits cash games and conservative lineups.
What makes Hedvall appealing today is reliability, he is a bona fide starter who has logged 90 minutes per game with 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is essentially full-match availability. Vålerenga's team form index sits at 60.00 and Sorare Edge projects 81.5 points, which points to meaningful clean-sheet upside at home against Hamarkameratene while also offering steady save volume. Model confidence is medium, so expect a safe baseline of minutes and saves with the ceiling coming from a shutout rather than a boom-or-bust surprise.

Martin Børsheim is as safe a fantasy floor as Fredrikstad can offer in goal, a guaranteed presence in the Starting XI who plays 90 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. The Sorare Edge projection of 78.1 points underlines a solid ceiling for clean-sheet and save production at home against Sandefjord, and with model confidence at medium you should expect steady weekly returns most of the time while allowing for some variance.

Wahlstedt is the clear starter in Rosenborg's Starting XI, logging 90 minutes per game and showing ironclad availability with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. Rosenborg's 66.67 team form index and a Sorare Edge projection of 77.1 points push him toward a strong fantasy floor, with a decent ceiling if the back line delivers a shutout at SK Brann away. Model confidence is medium, so expect some variance, but his steady minutes and role make him a reliable starting goalkeeper for roster decisions.

Belko is a steady, minutes-first option in goal, playing the full 90 and a STARTER in Viking FK's Starting XI. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and ten appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which gives him a reliable floor for an away date at IK Start. With Viking's team form index at 66.67 and a Sorare Edge projection of 76.9 points, and model confidence marked medium, he offers a solid ceiling for clean-sheet and points upside while carrying routine variance.
🛡️ Defenders
Locked into the Starting XI and averaging 90 minutes per game, Kolbeinn Finnsson offers a rare defensive floor because he almost always finishes matches. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his 0.40 assists per match over the last five shows real attacking upside from deep. With a team form index of 60.00 and a Sorare Edge projection of 84.5 points at medium confidence, he profiles as a dependable home start against Hamarkameratene with a higher ceiling than most fullbacks.

Sjøvold is about as reliable as it gets at the back, averaging 90 minutes per game with five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. He is a STARTER in the Starting XI and gets a favorable home date with Lillestrøm SK, with Bodø/Glimt sitting on a team form index of 86.67 that raises his clean-sheet ceiling. Sorare Edge pegs him at 82.8 points, which underlines strong upside for a defender who never leaves the field, while model confidence is MEDIUM so treat his floor as very dependable but expect some variance in upside if team form dips.

Schneider's clearest asset is availability and role security; he is a STARTER who averages 90 minutes per game and has 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so he projects as a steady presence in the Starting XI for the home date with Kristiansund BK. He also brings a bit of attacking upside, registering 0.20 goals per match over the last five, and the Sorare Edge projection of 81.7 points underlines a respectable ceiling with medium model confidence. Expect a high floor from those locked minutes and a reasonable probability of bonus from a rare goal or a clean-sheet slice.

Availability is the headline with Hiim; he is locked into the Starting XI and averages 90 minutes, posting five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is reliably high. He also carries an attacking edge, scoring at a 0.20 goals per match clip over the last five and earning an 81.4-point Sorare Edge projection, which suggests a clear upside if he gets forward against Molde FK away. Sarpsborg's strong team form index of 86.67 further supports the chance for returns, though model confidence is medium, so view him as a safe defensive start with meaningful upside rather than a pure breakout swing.

Availability is Eid's best fantasy trait. He is a STARTER who has averaged 90 minutes per game, recording five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 14 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which pins him into Fredrikstad's Starting XI and gives you a reliable floor. He has chipped in offensively, posting 0.20 goals per match and 0.20 assists per match across his last five matches, so there is real upside beyond clean-sheet returns if he gets chances at home versus Sandefjord Fotball. The Sorare Edge projection is 81.4 points with medium confidence, signaling a solid probability of reward while still leaving room for usual defensive variance between a steady floor and an occasional scoring ceiling.
🎯 Midfielders
Bjørdal is hot as a creator, averaging 1.00 assists per match across his last five and poised to pick apart Hamarkameratene at home with the freedom he has in Vålerenga's attack. Listed as STARTER and locked into the Starting XI, he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and fourteen appearances in the last 15 game weeks while logging 81 minutes per game, which gives him a steady floor thanks to reliable minutes. Toss in a 0.20 goals per match, last 5 scoring touch and an 83.8-point Sorare Edge projection with medium confidence, and you get a midfielder with real ceiling for extra returns and a low-risk baseline for fantasy lineups.

Blomberg is about as reliable as they come, a fixture in the Starting XI with 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks and an 86-minute average that gives managers a sturdy floor. He has chipped in offensively, posting 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match across the last five, and with FK Bodø / Glimt sitting on an 86.67 team form index and a home date with Lillestrøm SK his ceiling includes a direct contribution. The Sorare Edge projection of 82.7 points and medium model confidence suggest you can start him with reasonable optimism, though the upside is better than the projection certainty.

Lange is a regular in the Starting XI, logging 83 minutes per game and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. His finishing has ticked up recently at 0.40 goals per match in the last 5, so at home against Hamarkameratene he brings genuine ceiling as a scoring threat while Vålerenga's 60.00 team form index suggests he will see attacking service. Sorare Edge projects 81.5 points and with model confidence at medium the safest bet is a high floor from steady minutes and a reasonable probability of upside if he stays involved in the final third.

Availability is Christiansen's strongest asset; he averages 90 minutes per game, is locked into Sarpsborg 08's Starting XI and has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 12 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. With the team riding an 86.67 form index and a Sorare Edge projection of 80.3 pts, he offers a high floor and a realistic ceiling for managers who prize steady midfield minutes, with model confidence rated medium. Molde FK away is a tough matchup that trims the upside, so expect dependable baseline production more often than a breakout performance.

Sondre Sørli is as dependable a midfield option as you'll find, starting in the Starting XI and averaging 87 minutes per game with 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, which makes his floor unusually high. That steady platform has produced returns too, with 0.20 goals and 0.20 assists per match over the last five, so the ceiling includes direct goal involvement rather than just safe minutes. Sarpsborg's team form index sits at 86.67 and the Sorare Edge projects 80.2 points with medium confidence, so he is a sensible starter even away at Molde FK, though the away trip may slightly temper upside depending on match flow.
⚡ Forwards

Chiakha's finishing streak is the headline here, producing 0.80 goals per match over the last five and giving him a genuine high ceiling even away to SK Brann. A regular in the Starting XI who is averaging 88 minutes per game, he has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and fourteen appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so his floor is unusually secure for a forward. Sorare Edge pegs him at 81.3 points with model confidence medium and Rosenborg's team form index of 66.67 backs the idea that he should keep getting chances, making him an attractive start for managers willing to trade a bit of volatility for strong upside.
Karlsbakk is nailed into Sarpsborg 08's Starting XI, averaging 87 minutes per game and scoring at a 0.40 goals per match clip over the last 5, which gives him a dependable floor and steady upside. He has 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and a team form index of 86.67 supports a healthy attacking backdrop for him. Sorare Edge pegs him at 80.3 points with medium model confidence, so versus Molde FK away he is a sensible start with a realistic chance for a goal while offering more consistency than most risky forward options.
Ceïde's clearest edge is his creation output; he has averaged 0.60 assists per match across the last five games, which makes him a prime source of fantasy points against SK Brann away. He is a true regular, logging 86 minutes per game with 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, so when he starts in Rosenborg's Starting XI you get a high floor and a steady scoring presence at 0.20 goals per match. A Sorare Edge projection of 79.4 and a team form index of 66.67 point to a strong ceiling, though model confidence is medium so expect some variance.

Skogvold is one of the safer forward plays this week, a STARTER in Fredrikstad's Starting XI who averages 90 minutes per game and has 5 appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 15 appearances in the last 15 game weeks. That kind of availability fuels his upside at home against Sandefjord, and the Sorare Edge projection of 78.3 points underlines a tangible ceiling for fantasy managers. Model confidence is MEDIUM, so his floor is solid thanks to full matches, but expect some variance in goal returns; treat him as a dependable starter with real upside rather than a guaranteed weekwinner.

Bilal Njie is a regular in the Starting XI and averaging 81 minutes per match, which gives him a sturdy fantasy floor even when returns vary. He has five appearances in the last 5 game weeks and 10 appearances in the last 15 game weeks, and his 0.20 goals per match over the last five suggests he is chipping into the scoresheet enough to justify a start at home against Kristiansund BK. The Sorare Edge projection of 77.3 points with medium model confidence indicates a useful ceiling, so view him as a medium-risk, medium-reward option who delivers value largely through secure minutes and steady scoring opportunity.
⚠️ Avoid / watch list
- Jonah Kusi-Asare is newly flagged with Knee Injury.
- Roméo Lavia is newly flagged with Knock.
- Jack Grealish is newly flagged with Foot Injury.
- Xavi Simons is newly flagged with ACL Knee Injury.
- Anton Stach is newly flagged with Ankle Injury.
- Ola Aina is newly flagged with Knock.
- Mykhailo Mudryk is newly suspended (suspension).
- Boubacar Kamara is newly flagged with PCL Knee Injury.
- Callum Hudson-Odoi is newly flagged with Thigh Injury.
- Jarrad Branthwaite is newly flagged with Hamstring.
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