Dejan vs Tornado Pekanbaru - Liga 2

A fascinating Liga 2 chapter awaits on September 12, 2026 when Dejan take on Tornado Pekanbaru at the home ground — two sides with plenty to play for and everything to prove. That coronation came from City's £116m summer signing Elliot Anderson - and has been hotly debated in the build-up to the Manchester derby Super Sunday showdown at Old Trafford, which you can watch live on Sky Sports.

The standings paint a clear picture: Dejan in 10th, Tornado Pekanbaru in 4th, and both keen to climb. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. The visitors will back themselves to cause problems and will not make the trip expecting an easy afternoon. The Nottingham Forest playmaker is not anticipated to leave the City Ground this summer, unless a substantial transfer fee is put on the table.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Dejan will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Tornado Pekanbaru's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. They are sticking to the principles of possession and pressing that have taken them from the fourth tier.

Neither side is short on individuals capable of tilting the balance, and the duel between the two squads' chief creators could prove particularly pivotal. The battle in midfield, where both sides look to control tempo, could prove the decisive arena. Watch Manchester United score their opening goal of the new Champions League campaign.

With the sides closely matched, the outcome may well hinge on which team takes its chances on the day. Tornado Pekanbaru look well-equipped to take the points on the road, with a 1-2 victory well within their reach. Whatever the outcome, the Liga 2 fixture promises a meaningful contest with real implications for both clubs. All I ever wanted to do was win a championship for the New York Giants.” Beckham Jr is likely to play in the Giants’ first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium next weekend.