Storylines for Saturday: Kitchens Reunion, Brothers Clash and Stats Freaks
Florian Puth
© Henning RohlfsAs we head into Week 4 of the European League of Football, every game starts to matter more. Saturday brings four exciting matchups across the league, featuring a team still looking for their first win, top performer, a game that will decide the fate of an entire nation and an explosive encounter.
Raiders Tirol at Vienna Vikings - 18:00 CET
Battle of Austria, Raiders winless and a clash of brothers
An absolute ELF top match with many storylines is ahead of us. For the seventh time in the history of the European League of Football, the “Battle of Austria” will take place: Raiders Tirol vs. Vienna Vikings. The Raiders have not won any of the six games yet. Will Week 4 2025 finally be their time? The Vikings are also fighting for their crazy streak, with over 1,000 days without a defeat in the regular season.
It will be a particularly emotional game for Vikings defender Lucky Ogbevoen, who was himself a Raider in 2022. His brother Precious Ogbevoen is also a Raider, and he will be facing him in a direct duel. It could also be a special game for former professional soccer player Stefan Maierhofer, who is set to make his ELF debut for the Vikings.
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Berlin Thunder at Hamburg Sea Devils - 18:00 CET
Kyle Kitchens against his old love
The matchup that most ELF fans have been looking forward to for months. Three-time ELF Defensive Player of the Year Kyle Kitchens caused a stir in the offseason when he left Berlin Thunder to join the Hamburg Sea Devils. Now, the two teams are facing each other for the first time since the superstar's transfer. Based purely on statistics, the move has not yet paid off for Kitchens (nine tackles, one sack). So perhaps the reunion is coming at just the right time.
Madrid Bravos at Fehévár Enthroners - 19:00 CET
Will Bravos high-flyers continue their run? Enthroners want first victory
Meanwhile, quarterback Reid Sinnet and his top receiver Aron Cruickshank from the Madrid Bravos have really taken off, judging by the stats. Sinnet leads the league with 1,000 passing yards after just three games. The former NFL player throws almost ten yards per pass. He also has nine touchdowns and three interceptions. Meanwhile, his US teammate Cruickshank leads the receiver list in terms of receiving yards.
His quarterback threw to him 30 times, and the 24-year-old caught the ball 30 times. He also scored three touchdowns. Will the high-flying run against the Fehévár Enthroners continue? Meanwhile, the team from Hungary is still waiting for its first win of the season.