Hønefoss vs Levanger - 2. Division - Group 2

The 2. Division - Group 2 returns to the home ground on April 26, 2026, where Hønefoss and Levanger will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Jorge Salinas is of interest to Manchester United(Image: 2024 Soccrates Images B.V.) United are one of several Premier League clubs weighing up whether to meet Bologna’s €25m (£21.7m) valuation for Jhon Lucumi, according to Corriere di Bologna.

Both camps will view the 2. Division - Group 2 meeting at the home ground as an opportunity to put a marker down, regardless of where they currently stand. The hosts have hit a rich vein of form, WDWLW over their last five outings translating into a 65% win rate this campaign. The visitors have been a force on their travels, WLWWL in their last five and a campaign win rate of 75% that demands respect. Goals could be in short supply or plentiful — Hønefoss average 2.55 per game to Levanger's 2.55, and that gap may dictate the rhythm of the contest. Phil Foden was handed a free role in the No 10 position behind striker Muamba, who scored in consecutive pre-season games.

The touchline duel between the two managers adds another layer of intrigue, with both likely to tweak their setups in search of a decisive edge. His passing display at the World Cup was yet more evidence of his suitability for City and the possession-heavy style Maresca favours.

Star players on both sides will be eager to make their mark, and the individual duels across the pitch could go a long way to deciding the outcome. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. Juventus are pushing ahead with negotiations for another versatile forward, with Manchester United now reportedly willing to discuss a temporary departure for Joshua Zirkzee.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. The signals point towards a stalemate, with the two sides closely matched across form and standings. A 3-3 draw is easy to envisage. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the 2. Division - Group 2 picture. It is likely City adopt a more proactive pressing system higher up the pitch in order to exert territorial control on opponents.