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Viking II vs Hinna - Match Preview (25.08.2025)
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Match Preview: Viking II vs Hinna in 3rd Division - Group 5
Excitement is building in the Norwegian 3rd Division - Group 5, as Viking II faces Hinna at Lyse Arena in Stavanger on August 25, 2025.Viking II comes into the match with mixed form, having won two of their last five games. Their previous matches included a strong 2-1 victory over Vågs away and a 3-2 win at home against Stord. However, Viking II has also shown weaknesses, which were exploited in their 1-5 loss against Vidar. In their last encounter at home against Vindbjart, Viking II led 2-0 at halftime but still experienced a bitter 2-3 defeat. The team appears to be offensively capable, with an average goal rate of 2.9 goals per game at home.
On the opposite side, Hinna has had varying results. In their last meeting, they lost 1-3 to Stord away, but prior to that, they secured a convincing 3-1 win at home against Vindbjart. Hinna has also shown their strength away with an impressive 4-0 victory against Torvastad. With an average goal rate of 2.5 goals per game away, Hinna is ready to challenge Viking II to a duel.
Historically, it has been an even battle between these two teams. The last time they met at Hinna Stadium in June, Hinna won 2-1. However, in 2021 when they met at SR-Bank Arena, Viking II came out on top with a 3-2 victory.
In light of these results, Lyse Arena will be an important battleground for both teams, as both Viking II and Hinna will attempt to assert their dominance in the league. We can expect a match characterized by intensity and passion, as both teams have something to prove. With goal-scoring players on both sides, there are high expectations for a goal fest when the referee blows the whistle to start the match.
It will be exciting to see what tactical approach both coaches employ, and whether Viking II can capitalize on their home advantage to secure three points against an ambitious Hinna team. This match promises entertainment for the spectators at Lyse Arena and for those watching from home.
