LIVESTREAM Sweden PPV: Tyresö Royal Crowns @ Örebro Black Knights, May 3, 15:00 CET (3 pm, 9 am ET)

AFI | American Football | 05/03/2025

The Örebro Black Knights (2-0) face the Tyresö Royal Crowns (0-1) at Behrn Arena on Saturday, May 3, as both teams seek to define their early-season trajectories in the Swedish Superserien.

Black Knights’ defense faces revamped Tyresö air attack
Last year’s 47-29 home loss to Tyresö saw Örebro stifle the run (22 yards allowed) but collapse against the pass (459 yards). This time, Tyresö arrives without star receiver Justin Boney (season-ending broken ankle) and suspended OL Linus Lindholm, placing pressure on QB Jared Heywood—who threw just 105 yards in the opener against Carlstad Crusaders—to connect with standout receiver Kevin Börzei.

Örebro’s defense, led by LB Edvin Jönsson andRikard Carlsson along with DL Martin Jäppinen aims to exploit Tyresö’s reshuffled offense. Meanwhile, Black Knights RB Jakub Brezina (league-leading 205 rushing yards, 3 TDs) anchors a potent ground game.

Tyresö’s defensive ace vs. Örebro’s balanced roster
Tyresö’s defense, anchored by DL Malcolm Engström, must disrupt Örebro’s rhythm. The Black Knights counter with a mix of veterans and youth, thriving under HC Branko Mutic’s mantra: “Focus on us, improve every snap.”

Revenge or reaffirmation?
Rested after three bye weeks, Tyresö seeks redemption, while Örebro eyes a statement 3-0 start. Can Heywood and Börzei overcome Örebro’s stifling defense, or will Brezina and Edward cement the Knights’ early dominance? A tactical duel unfolds.