all this info is from mightye who posts on BA, without doubt the best Norwegian tipster on the net. imo
Sunday 25.07.2010 Sarpsborg 08 - Moss:
This game will be played on artificial grass.
Sarpsborg 08 lost 1-2 away against the big surprise in Adeccoligaen, Strømmen, in their latest game. At home Sarpsborg 08 have yet to lose, 3-2-0 so far, with goal score 9-3. The key attacking duo Wiig/Hoås have got some games together now after Hoås long term injury, and they should get better for each game. They were brilliant as a duo in 2009. Martin Mathisen (Mid) and Stian Andersrød (Att) are injured.
Moss game against Ranheim was postponed last week, and I doubt that benefit Moss. Their form was not good, and now they are one week without match training. On the road they are 2-1-4 so far, with goal score 12-18. Halvard Simonsen (Def), Tommy Edvardsen (Def), Kevin Nicol (Mid) and Martin Holmen (Att) are injured. Niklas Heia (Def) and Djedje A. Sery (Mid) are suspended.
Sarpsborg 08 - Moss ended 2-0 in 2009 (they also met in pre-season, then Sarpsborg 08 - Moss ended 4-1)
Sarpsborg 08 have got Øyvind Hoås back up front, and the first team squad are finally as good as clear of injuries. They were among the best home teams last season. Moss are fighting against relegation, much due to their financial problems before the season started, and the experienced players that left. They are not a force away from home, and they have lost clearly away against Sarpsborg 08 last season, and in pre-season. Clear home win.
Sarpsborg 08 (-1.5), 9/10 stakes, odds 2.30@Bwin. Good luck!
This game will be played on artificial grass (both teams use artificial grass on the home stadium)
Odd Grenland played well in their away game against top side Rosenborg on Sunday (1-1). Rosenborgs goal should have been disallowed, and Odd Grenland have proved to be hard to defeat. Odd Grenland are 2-3-3 at home so far, with goal score 11-11 Steffen Hagen (Def) and Jone Samuelsen (Mid) are suspended. (both regulars)
Strømsgodset are playing well of late, and deserved the win at home against Haugesund (2-1). However, their top goal scorer and key striker Marcus Pedersen got injured, after a very bad tackle. He will be greatly missed up front. Strømsgodset are 1-2-5 on the road, with goal score 9-19. Jo-Inge Berget (Att) and Marcus Pedersen (Att) are injured (both key attackers)
Odd Grenland - Strømsgodset ended 2-1 in 2009 (Strømsgodset - Odd Grenland ended 0-4 earlier this season).
Meeting between two of the best home teams from Tippeligaen 2009, at the same time, Strømsgodset were the worst away team (together with hopeless Lyn) in 2009. Odd Grenland fought well away against Rosenborg on Sunday, and won 4-0 away against Strømsgodset earlier this season. Strømsgodset won their first away game for a long time away against Kongsvinger one week ago, but they will meet a much better team here, and they will have to play without their best strikers, Berget/Pedersen, as they are both out with injuries. Home win.
Odd Grenland (-1.5), 8/10 stakes, odds 2.72@Betsafe. Good luck!
Sunday 25.07.2010 Odd Grenland - Strømsgodset:This game will be played on artificial grass (both teams use artificial grass on the home stadium)Odd Grenland played well in their away game against top side Rosenborg on Sunday (1-1). Rosenborgs goal s
Molde proceeded to the next Qual round for Europa League yesterday, and finally got paid for their good play of late, and got some confidence after a long downtrend. Star player Makthar Thioune (Mid) will improve for each game he plays now after his long term injury, and the midfield seems very strong now with Thomas Holm in defending role, while Berg Hestad/Thioune/Hoseth are running the show in offense. Last seasons runner up are 4-2-2 at home, with goal score 16-14. Christian Steen (Def) is injured. Pape Pate Diouf (Att) is doubtful.
Start won 1-0 at home to Aalesund in a boring game, and they are still having problems in offense, much due to injuries on Årst/Stokkelien. Stokkelien should be ready, Christer Kleiven (Mid), Geir Ludvig Fevang (Mid) and Ole Martin Årst (Att) are doubtful. Bård Borgersen (Def), Branislav Milicevic (Def) and Morten Hæstad (Def/Mid) are injured. Star player Christian Bolanos (Mid/Att) is suspended. Start are 2-1-5 on the road so far, with goal score 12-20
Molde - Start ended 8-1 in 2009
Molde proceeded in the Europa League qual, and they have got important players back in form in the first line up. Molde ended 2nd in Tippeligaen last season, and they defeated Start with impressive 8-1 in 2009. Start are having trouble away from home, and for this game they have star player Christian Bolanos out, due to suspension. Many players are also injured/doubtful, and coach Knut Tørum has no easy job to find the winning recipe here. Clear home win.
Molde (-1.5), 9/10 stakes, odds 3.00@Bet365. Good luck!
Sunday 25.07.2010 Molde - Start:Molde proceeded to the next Qual round for Europa League yesterday, and finally got paid for their good play of late, and got some confidence after a long downtrend. Star player Makthar Thioune (Mid) will improve for e