Skeid vs Valerenga - NM Cupen

Skeid prepare to host Valerenga at the home ground on September 17, 2026, with both sides eager to assert their credentials and claim a result that could define their NM Cupen season. 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 Skeid and Valerenga will be eager to build momentum when they meet in NM Cupen. The hosts will be looking to find their rhythm and put a run of results together. Valerenga will travel with intent, knowing that a positive result here could kick-start their campaign. The Nottingham Forest playmaker is not anticipated to leave the City Ground this summer, unless a substantial transfer fee is put on the table.

Stylistically, this is a compelling matchup. Skeid favour a patient, possession-based approach, whereas Valerenga are at their most dangerous when allowed to hit quickly on the counter. But the Greek winger believes the mentality Arsenal are showing in pre-season is a sign they are ready to defend their crown.

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. Manchester City midfielder Rodri is wanted by Barcelona After scoring against Atletico Madrid last weekend, Marmoush's future was put under the microscope by his manager Maresca.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. A share of the spoils looks the most probable outcome, with neither side holding a decisive edge — a 1-1 draw feels like a fitting result. The ramifications of this result could ripple through the NM Cupen standings for weeks to come, regardless of who comes out on top. It is understood that his next move is most likely to take him abroad - and potentially to the Premier League.