LIVESTREAM Sweden PPV: AIK @ Tyresö Royal Crowns, May 31, 13:00 CET (1 pm, 7 am ET)

AFI | AIK | 05/31/2025

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The AIK (3-2) host crosstown rivals Tyresö Royal Crowns (3-1) at Bergshamra IP Solna on Saturday, May 31, in a Swedish Superserien battle between two playoff contenders. Fresh off a statement win over the Stockholm Mean Machines (20-19) and a narrow loss to the Royal Crowns (7-6) two weeks ago, AIK aims to defend home field against a resurgent Tyresö squad riding consecutive wins over the Örebro Black Knights (18-13), Copenhagen Towers (26-6) and AIK.

Offensive firepower vs. defensive resilience
AIK’s explosive offense, anchored by quarterback Max Lambert who has thrown for a league-best 1,137 yards (9 TDs) and has rushed for 183 yards and3 TDs, and receiver Joshua Hicks (30 catches, 524 yards, 4 TDs), will face a Tyresö defense that has allowed just 25 total points in its last three games. The visitors counter with a balanced attack: quarterback Jared Heywood (620 passing yards, 3 TDs) and running back Vilgot Valeskog (364 rushing yards, 5 TDs) aim to control the clock and limit AIK’s explosive plays.

Watch live PPV. AIK @ Tyresö Royal Crowns, May 31, 13:00 CET (1 pm, 7 am ET)

Key matchups and tactical advantages
Lambert’s connection with Hicks—the league’s top receiver—will test Tyresö’s secondary, which has thrived on disciplined coverage and timely stops. Meanwhile, Tyresö’s ground game, led by Valeskog’s 4.9 yards per carry, could exploit AIK’s run defense, which surrendered 201 rushing yards to Stockholm Mean Machines. The return of key players bolsters Tyresö’s depth, but containing Lambert’s dual-threat prowess remains their toughest challenge.

Playoff implications and rivalry intensity
With both teams jostling for postseason positioning, AIK’s +37 point differential underscores their offensive dominance, while Tyresö’s gritty road wins highlight their adaptability. The visitors aim to disrupt AIK’s offense while the home-field advantage adds pressure. A win for AIK would solidify their status as playoff contenders, while Tyresö seeks to prove their 3-1 start is no fluke. In a rivalry defined by contrasting styles, Saturday’s clash could hinge on which team dictates the tempo under the Stockholm spotlights.