Levanger vs Junkeren - 2. Division - Group 2

The 2. Division - Group 2 returns to TOBB ARENA Levanger on May 31, 2026, where Levanger and Junkeren will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. The 74-year-old Hoops boss admitted that "it'll be a bit strange not having the (Celtic) fans in but I'm nervously and excitedly looking forward to it; it's a great fixture" and also spoke about the police visit.

Both Levanger and Junkeren will be eager to build momentum when they meet in 2. Division - Group 2. The hosts have been in fine fettle of late, their recent run of WLWWL underlining a campaign win rate of 75%. On their travels the visitors have been workmanlike, WLLWL in their last five and a win rate of 40% to show for it. Where Levanger have built their campaign on solidity, Junkeren have often chased flair, and that fundamental difference should make for compelling viewing. The midfielder faces a significant period on the sidelines after being stretchered off during Uruguay's 1-0 defeat to Spain in the recent FIFA World Cup.

Pressing intensity will define the contest. Levanger will seek to win the ball high up the pitch and suffocate Junkeren's build-up, while the visitors will aim to play through the pressure and exploit the spaces it leaves behind. Andoni Iraola, like Luis Enrique, is a coach who demands that his players press high.

In fixtures as finely poised as this one, it often comes down to who holds their nerve in the big moments — and both camps have players who relish that responsibility. Discipline at the back and sharpness in front of goal will likely tilt the balance one way or the other. The No.9 then started for Carlo Ancelotti's Brazil at this summer's World Cup - failing to score as the Selecao lost in the last 16 to Norway.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. With the sides so closely matched, a 3-3 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. The result at TOBB ARENA Levanger could resonate well beyond matchday in the 2. Division - Group 2 picture. Premier League chief executive Richard Masters says a verdict on the alleged charges against Manchester City "has taken longer than expected".