Intercity vs Levante II - Friendlies Clubs

Intercity prepare to host Levante II at the home ground on August 14, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their Friendlies Clubs season. Manchester City face the K-League All-Stars in Seoul as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

There is plenty riding on this Friendlies Clubs encounter for Intercity and Levante II alike, and neither will want to leave the home ground empty-handed. Intercity's recent form is difficult to quantify, but the occasion itself should bring the best out of them. Levante II will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. Michael Carrick has spoken on why Marcus Rashford did not feature for Manchester United in the club's most recent pre-season outing.

Tactically, the contest promises a fascinating contrast. Intercity will look to impose their style on home soil, while Levante II are likely to have ideas of their own about how to gain the upper hand. Man Utd are pushing higher and working harder to press and counter-press the opposition, especially to win the ball back quickly after a loss of possession.

The fixture is likely to be shaped by its key performers, with creative midfielders and clinical finishers on both sides capable of turning the game in an instant. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. Morgan Gibbs-White of Nottingham Forest applauds the fans as he warms up prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Nottingham Forest(Image: Getty) United are reportedly eyeing a move for Brentford striker Igor Thiago this summer.

Predictions are tricky when the sides are this evenly matched, and small margins — a moment of quality, a slice of luck — could decide it either way. Expect a tight, competitive affair that could easily end all square at 1-1. More than just three points is on the line at the home ground — this is a fixture that could shape the narrative of both clubs' seasons. Harry Kane is the favourite to win the Ballon d’Or.