The Porvoon Butchers (5-0), the Finnish Maple League’s last undefeated team, clash with the Seinäjoki Crocodiles (4-1) in a Week 7 battle that could reshape the title race.
Clash of titans: Offense vs. defense
The Butchers boast the league’s most explosive offense, averaging 47.6 points per game (238 total). Their high-powered attack faces the Crocodiles’ top-ranked defense, which has allowed just 127 points (25.4 per game). Seinäjoki’s pass rush, led by Charles Akanno and Tylen Riley-Coleman (5.5 sacks each), aims to disrupt Porvoon’s rhythm, while DB Akseli Syrjänen (4 interceptions) seeks to counter their vertical passing game.
Ground game supremacy
Seinäjoki running back De’Anta Sipp leads the league with 763 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, testing the Butchers’ top-ranked run defense. The Crocodiles must also contain dual-threat QB Christian Arrambide, who transitioned from Seinäjoki to Porvoon in 2025.
Historic subplot: Powell’s record chase
Porvoon RB Christian Powell, a former Crocodiles star, needs 56 rushing yards to break Stephen Stokes’ all-time Maple League rushing record. Powell, who already surpassed Stokes’ career TD mark in 2024, faces his former team in a high-stakes reunion.
Injury concerns and tactical edges
The Butchers enter shorthanded, with 14 players sidelined—including standout CB Joseph Penesumbu. This could expose their secondary against Seinäjoki’s balanced offense. Meanwhile, Porvoon’s league-best run defense must neutralize Sipp’s dominance to preserve their perfect record.
Playoff implications
A Crocodiles victory would tighten the title race and position them as legitimate contenders. For the Butchers, a win solidifies their championship credentials and extends their historic start.
With offensive firepower, defensive grit, and legacy-defining performances at stake, this matchup delivers the Maple League’s most compelling drama of 2025.