LIVESTREAM Sweden PPV: Carlstad Crusaders @ Limhamn Griffins, June 14, 16:00 CET (4 pm, 10 am ET)

| American Football | 06/14/2025

The Limhamn Griffins (3-4) host the Carlstad Crusaders (5-1) at Hästhagens IP in Malmö on Saturday, June 14, as the Crusaders aim to lock down a top-two playoff seed while the Griffins cling to slim postseason hopes in a clash of contrasting styles.

Playoff stakes set stage for contrasting clash
Carlstad, fresh off a 49-13 rout of the Stockholm Mean Machines, enters as heavy favorites but must navigate the challenges of a road trip to Skåne. The Crusaders dominated this matchup 52-21 in 2024, yet Limhamn’s recent form—two wins in their last three games—signals potential for an upset. The Griffins, statistically eliminated from playoff contention barring improbable results, will play with nothing to lose.

Limhamn’s ground-heavy approach meets Carlstad’s defensive wall
The Griffins rely on the league’s second-most run-centric offense (54.8% rush rate), but face a Carlstad defense allowing a Superserien-low 45.3 rushing yards per game. Limhamn’s struggles against the run (last in run defense) could prove costly against a Crusaders squad ranked fourth in total offense and second in scoring. Conversely, the Griffins’ middling pass defense (ranked sixth) must contain Carlstad’s balanced attack, which thrives on explosive plays and capitalizing on turnovers.

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Crusaders’ offensive firepower vs Griffins’ opportunistic defense
Carlstad’s offense, averaging 34.2 points per game, must mitigate penalties (11 flags for 100+ yards in their last outing) and defensive lapses (3-4 passes of 40+ yards allowed weekly). Head coach Christian Forsman emphasized the need for discipline: “We’ve fought too hard to have another flat game. Closing drives and cleaning up penalties are non-negotiable.” Limhamn, meanwhile, will lean on trick plays and red-zone efficiency to offset Carlstad’s momentum.

X-factor: Road challenges and playoff desperation
The Crusaders’ 400km trip to Malmö tests their focus, while Limhamn’s home crowd could energize their underdog bid. Carlstad’s playoff incentives are clear—a win secures home-field advantage in the semifinals—but the Griffins’ pride-driven resolve, coupled with their league-worst run defense seeking redemption, adds intrigue.

With Carlstad’s title aspirations and Limhamn’s season-saving ambitions colliding, this matchup epitomizes the Superserien’s late-season tension. As Forsman noted, “Traveling south demands sharpness.” Whether the Crusaders deliver it—or the Griffins defy expectations—will shape the playoff landscape.

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