Varhaug vs Madla - 3. Division - Girone 4

All eyes turn to the home ground on October 10, 2026 as Varhaug welcome Madla in a 3. Division - Girone 4 encounter that promises tension, intrigue and no shortage of subplot. Manchester United play in Gothenburg on Saturday as they take on Paris-Saint Germain in their fourth pre-season fixture.

There is little to choose between Varhaug and Madla on paper, and the 3. Division - Girone 4 encounter should reflect that balance. Varhaug have held their own of late, LWWWW in their last five reflecting a steady win rate of 47.37%. The visitors have been formidable away from home, WWWDW in their last five and a win rate of 63.16% that puts them in elite company. Their respective approaches this season have differed noticeably, and the tactical contrast could prove telling. Arsenal can move three points clear at the top of the Premier League with a win at Brighton this afternoon.

How the two sides approach the contest strategically will be key. Varhaug will want to control proceedings in front of their own supporters, while Madla will back themselves to cause problems on the break. And his efficiency in possession will be helped by those whom he now shares a dressing room with, allowing a more progressive midfielder to develop akin to City's style.

Game-changers are scattered across both line-ups, and the contest may well be decided by which side's match-winners deliver on the day. How each side deals with the other's danger men — and who takes their chances when they come — will be central to the outcome. But this is still £10m short of what Etihad bosses are demanding for the World Cup winner, having originally stated they wanted at least £60m for the midfielder.

Predicting an outright winner is no easy task given how little separates the two sides on paper. With the sides so closely matched, a 3-3 stalemate looks the most likely way this one ends. With positions in the 3. Division - Girone 4 table to defend and momentum to chase, neither side can afford to leave anything in the tank. All I ever wanted to do was win a championship for the New York Giants.” Beckham Jr is likely to play in the Giants’ first preseason game against the Minnesota Vikings at MetLife Stadium next weekend.