Sotra vs Eik-Tønsberg - 2. Division - Group 1

The 2. Division - Group 1 returns to the home ground on May 10, 2026, where Sotra and Eik-Tønsberg will lock horns in a contest that could shape their respective campaigns. Manchester United play in Gothenburg on Saturday as they take on Paris-Saint Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture.

Form and standings can only tell part of the story when Sotra and Eik-Tønsberg cross paths in the 2. Division - Group 1, and pride alone should guarantee a contest. The hosts have been steady if unspectacular, LDWWD in their last five reflecting a win rate of 55%. The visitors have found the going tough on their travels, LWLLW in their last five and a win rate of just 10% telling its own story. The contrast in attacking output — 2.1 versus 1.05 goals per game — adds an extra layer of intrigue. But Fuseini's equaliser leaves Burnley winless and bottom of the Championship, having failed to gain three points from a match Hayen had described beforehand as "must-win".

Set-piece efficiency could prove the difference on the night. Both Sotra and Eik-Tønsberg have invested time in dead-ball situations this season, and a single corner or free-kick may settle it. His passing display at the World Cup was yet more evidence of his suitability for City and the possession-heavy style Maresca favours.

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. Set-piece specialists and aerial threats on both sides mean dead-ball situations could carry outsized importance. The midfielder set up Riccardo Calafiori for Arsenal's opener in their dominant Community Shield win over Manchester City with a superb assist.

The market has yet to form a strong view, and the contest looks genuinely difficult to call. Neither side holds a clear edge, and a 2-2 draw would be a fitting reflection of the balance between them. The result at the home ground could resonate well beyond matchday in the 2. Division - Group 1 picture. A more central role appears likely given the sale of Youri Tielemans to Manchester United and the anterior cruciate ligament injury suffered by Amadou Onana at the World Cup.