West Vienna vs. Fivers - 17 Months Were Enough - The Derby Is Back!
Derby Time in Vienna Again
After a 17-month break, the derby between West Vienna and Fivers is back. The two Viennese handball teams meet on Saturday at 19:00 in the Hollgasse. For West Vienna, it is the first derby since their relegation from the Erste Bank Handball League (HLA). The Fivers, on the other hand, are still playing in the HLA and are currently in third place.
The last derby between the two rivals took place in May 2021 and ended with a 31:28 victory for Fivers. West Vienna had won the previous three derbies, so the Fivers will be looking to avenge those defeats.
West Vienna Wants to Show Its Strength
West Vienna will be keen to show that they are still a force to be reckoned with, despite their relegation from the HLA. The team has been training hard in recent weeks and is confident that they can beat their rivals.
West Vienna coach Robert Hedin said: "The derby is always a special game. We are all looking forward to it. We want to show that we are still a good team, even though we are no longer in the HLA."
Fivers Want to Continue Their Winning Streak
The Fivers will be looking to continue their winning streak against West Vienna. The team has won the last three derbies and will be confident of extending that run.
Fivers coach Peter Kovacs said: "We are always happy to play in a derby. It is a special game for the fans and for us. We want to win the game and continue our winning streak."
Head-to-Head Record
The two teams have met 30 times in the past, with Fivers winning 18 games and West Vienna winning 12. The last five meetings have all been won by Fivers.
Key Players
- West Vienna: Nikola Stevanovic, Dominik Schmid, Robert Weber
- Fivers: Nikola Bilyk, Aivis Jurdzs, Sebastian Frimmel
Tickets
Tickets for the game are available online and at the box office. Prices start at €10.
Live Stream
The game will be streamed live on ORF Sport +.
