LIVESTREAM Sweden PPV: Oslo Vikings @ Stockholm Mean Machines, April 12, 15:00 CET (3 pm, 9 am ET)

| American Football | 04/12/2025

The Stockholm Mean Machines (1-0), fresh off a commanding 42-0 Week 1 victory over the Limhamn Griffins, welcome the Oslo Vikings (0-0) to Stockholm’s Zinkensdamms IP, on April 12 for a pivotal early-season Superserien showdown, as the Vikings aim to debut their revamped roster under head coach Sam Gooding with an upset.

In the only meeting between these to teams in 2024, Stockholm defeated the Vikings 34-21.

Clash of Titans: Mean Machines’ Offense vs. Vikings’ Defense
Under head coach Fredrik Pilbäck, the Mean Machines (1-0), last year’s Superserien runners-up, enter Saturday’s game riding high after dismantling the Limhamn Griffins 42-0. Their offense racked up 500 total yards while the defense stifled opponents to a mere 119 yards—a dual dominance that poses a daunting challenge for the Oslo Vikings, who debut under new head coach Sam Gooding. The Vikings’ revamped defense, led by coordinator Adam Lukasewicz, must find answers for quarterback Dawson Herl (University of Central Oklahoma), who threw for 309 yards, 4 touchdowns, and added a rushing TD in Week 1.

Watch live PPV. Oslo Vikings @ Stockholm Mean Machines, April 12, 15:00 CET (3 pm, 9 am ET)

Meanwhile, Oslo’s offseason overhaul under Coach Gooding introduces a mystery: their new-look offense. Import QB DeAndre Clayton (Morehead State University) showcased mobility and precision in preseason, but facing Stockholm’s defense—which allowed just 3.3 yards per play last week—will test his adaptability.

X-Factors: Key Players to Watch

  • Will Sewell (Vikings): The versatile star’s role remains unclear. Will he line up on offense, defense, or both? His explosive playmaking could swing momentum.
  • QB Dawson Herl (Mean Machines): Fresh off a 5-TD performance, Herl’s dual-threat prowess (309 passing yards, 27 rushing yards) demands defensive creativity from Oslo.
  • QB DeAndre Clayton (Vikings): The new QB’s leadership and scrambling ability face their first true test against Stockholm’s disciplined defense.

The Stakes
For Stockholm, a win solidifies their contender status early. For Oslo, a statement victory under Coach Gooding could redefine their season. Can Clayton’s arm and Sewell’s versatility outduel Herl’s firepower? Or will the Mean Machines’ balanced attack prove too much?

Watch live PPV. Oslo Vikings @ Stockholm Mean Machines, April 12, 15:00 CET (3 pm, 9 am ET)

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