2. Division - Group 2
Team Comparison
Levanger
Follo
Lineups
Match Preview
Season-defining implications hang over this 2. Division - Group 2 clash at the home ground, where Levanger host Follo on September 12, 2026 knowing the result could shape the run-in for both clubs. He is said to have been described as 'highly compatible with United’s press-heavy, fast-transition system.' United and Arsenal are set to face competition from AC Milan and FC Porto.
The standings add context to the occasion — Levanger occupying 2nd, Follo perched in 12th — and the gap between them shapes the narrative. Levanger are operating at a remarkable level, their WWWWL run and a season win rate of 73.68% placing them among the 2. Division - Group 2's very best. It has been a wretched run on the road for the visitors, LWLDL in their last five and a win rate of 15.79% that explains their lowly standing. The contrast in attacking output — 2.63 versus 1.21 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Elsewhere, there was a useful win for Atletico Madrid to end Sevilla's unlikely winning run.
How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Levanger will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Follo will back themselves to cause problems on the break. Speaking on his YouTube Ferdinand said: "If I’m Manchester United right now I say press the green button and buy him, take him, right now.
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. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. Another midfielder is wanted after already signing Andrey Santos and Youri Tielemans, with strengthening the left-hand side of their team also being a priority.
The odds frame the contest with Levanger at 1.1400, the draw at 6.6500 and Follo at 12.0000, reflecting the balance of probability. The odds leave little room for debate — Levanger are the overwhelming favourites and the market expects them to deliver. It is hard to look past Levanger here — a 3-1 victory for the hosts should be the expected result. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. England captain Harry Kane is likely to sign a new deal to extend his stay at Bayern Munich despite interest from Barcelona.
Levanger
Follo
Hønefoss
Junkeren
Tromsdalen Uil
Eidsvold
Trygg/Lade
Stjørdals-Blink
Skeid
Ull/Kisa
Lørenskog
Kjelsås
Grorud
What a match The xG numbers tell the story, this was never going to be a high-scoring affair #Soccer 👍
gg — with that kind of intensity 😎