LIVESTREAM Austria: AFC Vienna Vikings @ Danube Dragons, June 8, 15:00 CET (3 pm, 9 am ET)

| AFC Vienna Vikings | 06/08/2025

The Danube Dragons (5-2) host the AFC Vienna Vikings (5-2) at SR Donaufeld in a pivotal Vienna derby, with playoff implications and bragging rights on the line in Week 8 of the Austrian Football League season.

Playoff stakes and rivalry intensity
Both teams enter tied at 5-2, with the winner securing a potential home playoff game. The Vikings claimed the first derby 13-7 in April, but Danube aims to leverage home-field advantage. “This rivalry is one of Europe’s best,” said Dragons coach Fred Armstrong. Vikings coach Benjamin Sobotka countered: “Our goal is to leave Donaufeld with another win.”

Quarterback duel
Dragons quarterback Alexander Reischl (918 yards, 7 TDs) faces Vikings counterpart Aaron Ellies (1,106 yards, 8 TDs) in a clash of contrasting styles. Reischl’s efficiency (83 completions on 145 attempts) hinges on connecting with top receiver Michael Schachermayr (301 yards, 3 TDs). Ellies, meanwhile, directs a balanced offense, though standout receiver Moritz Riedinger (284 yards, 3 TDs in 3 games) remains a deep threat.

Ground game vs. air attack
Vienna’s dominant rushing tandem—Matthias Moser (438 yards, 5 TDs) and Kevin Wojta (383 yards, 5 TDs)—tests Danube’s front seven. The Dragons counter with running back Matthias Löcker (163 yards, 2 TDs), whose production pales in comparison, placing pressure on Reischl’s arm to keep pace.

Watch live. AFC Vienna Vikings @ Danube Dragons, June 8, 15:00 CET (3 pm, 9 am ET)

Defensive adjustments
Danube’s defense, which held Vienna to 13 points in their first meeting, must contain Moser and Wojta to avoid being overpowered. The Vikings’ secondary, tested by Reischl’s quick-release passes, will prioritize limiting Schachermayr’s red-zone impact.

Derby dynamics
With over 2,000 fans expected, the atmosphere amplifies stakes. A Dragons win avenges April’s loss and tightens the standings, while Vienna seeks a season sweep to solidify divisional dominance. For both teams, playoff positioning hinges on executing under pressure—a hallmark of this storied rivalry.

Watch live. AFC Vienna Vikings @ Danube Dragons, June 8, 15:00 CET (3 pm, 9 am ET)

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