Notodden vs Pors Grenland - 2. Division - Group 1

The 2. Division - Group 1 returns to the home ground on October 17, 2026, where Notodden and Pors Grenland will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. LIV Golf definitely changed the face of the professional game with the extortionate amounts of money that they pumped into the league.

In the 2. Division - Group 1 table, Notodden currently occupy 6th and Pors Grenland sit 10th, and the context adds genuine weight to what is already an intriguing fixture. The hosts have done enough without setting the world alight, LLLWL over their last five and a 43.48% win rate to their name. Road trips have been a source of frustration for the visitors — LWLWW in their last five, a season win rate of 30.43%. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. 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.

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Notodden and Pors Grenland have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. Schalke were third bottom for possession in winning the second tier, let alone facing Bayern.

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 wide areas will be a key battleground, with full-backs and wingers on either side capable of swinging the contest one way or the other. There have been comparisons made between the left-footed Kukonki and Manchester City defender Josko Gvardiol.

Without the market to lean on, the contest feels genuinely open — and the outcome may come down to which side handles the occasion better. Given the balance of the numbers, Notodden should have enough to edge it — a 2-1 victory looks the most likely outcome. With the standings tight and form on the line, this is a fixture neither side will want to lose. Please use Chrome browser for a more accessible video player Liverpool's midfield wasn't great last year but I expect Florian Wirtz to have a better season, 100 per cent.