Vikings against Raiders Tyrol: Pure excitement in the Battle of Austria!

Vikings against Raiders Tyrol: Pure excitement in the Battle of Austria!

Generali Arena, Wien, Österreich - On Saturday at 6:00 p.m. there will be an excited "Battle of Austria" between the Vienna Vikings and the Raiders Tyrol in the Generali Arena. The Vikings go into the game as favorites after they have already celebrated three victories in three games in the current season. They won their last game against Rhein Fire with 12: 7. The Vikings thus show that they are in top shape and are ready to continue their success series. But what is the rivalry against the Raiders?

Vikings head coach Chris Calaycay emphasizes the intensity of this rivalry. At the same time, he warns against considering it as a "trap game". This means that you shouldn't underestimate the opponent, even if the Vikings have their first -class start into the season. On the other hand, the Raiders are with two wins and one defeat, but they have to do without their quarterback Conor Miller, who cannot show themselves on the field for several weeks due to an injury. In his place, N’Kosi Perry will take responsibility.

news from the Raiders

Despite the injury of Miller, Raiders-Wide receives receiver Philipp Haun that the Vikings are very respectful. He emphasizes that it will be crucial for his team to play aggressively and avoid unnecessary punishments to maximize the chances of winning. It is to be hoped that the Raiders can adapt their way of playing to exist against the strong performance of the Vikings.

The bad luck does not seem to spare the Vikings either. In addition to quarterback Ben Holmes, who praises Johannes Schütz's achievements, who jumps in for the injured Karri Pajarinen, Yannik Mayr and Florian Bierbaumer also had to leave the field for health reasons. Despite these challenges, there is a new hope: Stefan Maierhofer, an ex-footballer, will debut as a kicker. He looks forward to making his first meters on the football field and could turn out to be a valuable player.

A look at the coming season

The Vienna Vikings have big plans for the current season. In the Generali Arena and in the high wait, they strive to remain unbeaten even after last season, in which they were able to win all home games. Their versatility and team strength could make the difference if the Vikings compete against the Raiders Tyrol again on June 29, 2024.

promise the upcoming games to be exciting. In addition to the duel against the Raiders, many more hard opponents are waiting. For the Vikings, every game is crucial not only to lead the table, but also to gain the respect of the rivals. When you look at the statistics, it is clear that the Vikings are prepared - in the season so far, they showed that they are usually ahead. A big thank you will also be paid to fans who will support the team loudly in every game.