Vaduz vs St. Gallen preview

Switzerland flag 2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland
Rheinpark Stadion Sun, 2 Aug - 12:00 PM
Super League
VaduzVADU
2 3
St. GallenSG
Full Time Sun, 2 Aug 12:00 PM
Round 2 Regular Season
Juan Cabrera - 55'
Goal
|
Goal
Enoch Owusu - 72', 87'

CONTEXT

St. Gallen secured a 3-2 victory over Vaduz after a match that remained level at 1-1 following the first half. Vaduz controlled 55 percent of possession and generated an expected goals total of 2.03 while St. Gallen recorded 1.82. The away side overcame the narrow xG deficit to claim the three points. No red cards were shown to either team during the contest. St. Gallen demonstrated the stronger overall performance despite the home side holding a slight statistical edge in key metrics. The outcome reflected a significant deviation from pre-match projections for the visiting team. The result confirmed St. Gallen as the winner on the day.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Vaduz 2-3 St. Gallen. St. Gallen showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with match dynamics.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was not consistent with the xG metrics.
  • Market alignment: The result aligned with pre-match expectations for the stronger side.
  • xG expectations: Vaduz held a 0.21 xG advantage that did not translate to victory.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the flow beyond standard play.
  • Red card distortion: No red cards occurred and therefore no distortion was present.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
N. Gianforte
N. Gianforte
Referee • 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
M. Bürgi
M. Bürgi
1st Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
N. Lötscher
N. Lötscher
2nd Assistant • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
J. Müller
J. Müller
4th Official • 0 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0
League Avg 0
Vaduz M. Schneider
M. Schneider
VS
St. Gallen E. Maaßen
E. Maaßen
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.94
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lugano Rank: 69 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Zürich Rank: 53 W
Thun Rank: 67 D
Basel Rank: 65 W
Lugano Rank: 72 W
Sion Rank: 70 L
Young Boys Rank: 71 W
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.56
70.96
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Vaduz
St. Gallen
Power Score
64.56
70.96
League Position
10
3
Global Rank
824
278

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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vs
Vaduz — Opponent-weighted form score
St. Gallen — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Vaduz St. Gallen

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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vs

Vaduz

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

St. Gallen

Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
vs season average —

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Vaduz ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy St. Gallen
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
32.36
63.67
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
63.67
32.36
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Vaduz -3.17 Efficiency Index
vs
St. Gallen +3.17 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Vaduz
St. Gallen
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Vaduz
vs
St. Gallen
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Vaduz St. Gallen
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
33%
43%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.68 vs -0.78
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Vaduz St. Gallen
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
43%
33%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.78 vs -0.68
Vaduz
St. Gallen
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

–
Vaduz
vs
St. Gallen
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Vaduz St. Gallen
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
—
—
Transition Efficiency Index Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition. Higher = stronger on the counter
Vaduz 0.44
St. Gallen 0.34
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Vaduz St. Gallen
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
—
—
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
—
—
Vulnerability Index Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks. Lower = better transition defence
Vaduz 0.04
St. Gallen 0.06
Vaduz
St. Gallen
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • VADU had peak pressure around 31'.
  • SG started the game with stronger pressure.
VADU Pressure SG Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: VADU reached the top pressure at 31' (73.75).

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-3-1-2
Match Formation 3-5-2
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 02, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Rheinpark Stadion
Capacity
7564
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Nico Gianforte
Mirco Bürgi
Noël Lötscher
Julian Müller

Statistics

Possession
VADU
50%
SG
50%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 3
6 Big Chances Created 2
9 Shots 4
36 Dangerous attacks 73
55 Possession 45
3 Corners 9
12 Free kicks 5
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

99 Ball Safe 74
9 Goal Kicks 11
12 Goal Attempts 14
5 Substitutions 5
26 Throwins 34
1 Hit Woodwork 0
1 Assists 2
0 Injuries 1
12 Dribble Attempts 24
4 Successful Dribbles 12
33 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

83 Attacks 129
4 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

77 Long Passes 70
396 Passes 321
283 Successful Passes 223
71 Successful Passes Percentage 69
11 Key Passes 18
26 Successful Long Passes 22
34 Successful Long Passes Percentage 31

Defensive

5 Saves 3
24 Tackles 16
16 Interceptions 7

Build-up

12 Total Crosses 21
4 Accurate Crosses 4

Discipline

1 Offsides 3
5 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Nico Gianforte

Starting XI ▼

1
Benjamin Büchel
Benjamin Büchel Goalkeeper
7.14
4
Nicolas Hasler
Nicolas Hasler Defender
6.42
5
Liridon Berisha
Liridon Berisha Defender
7.17
6
Denis Simani
Denis Simani Defender
7.22
29
Malik Sawadogo
Malik Sawadogo Defender
7
10
Juan Cabrera
Juan Cabrera Midfielder
6.56
28
Milos Cocic
Milos Cocic
Midfielder64'
6.52
11
Lutfi Dalipi
Lutfi Dalipi Midfielder
7.41
27
Niklas Lang
Niklas Lang
Defender89'
17
Julian Stark
Julian Stark Midfielder
6.86
23
Mats Hammerich
Mats Hammerich
Midfielder79'
6.31
20
Luca Mack
Luca Mack Midfielder
7.28
30
Mattia Walker
Mattia Walker
Midfielder89'
9
Marcel Monsberger
Marcel Monsberger Attacker
6.89
39
Dejan Sorgic
Dejan Sorgic Attacker
6.52
19
Dejan Djokic
Dejan Djokic
Attacker64'
6.3
Referee : Nico Gianforte

Starting XI ▼

25
Lukas Watkowiak
Lukas Watkowiak Goalkeeper
6.6
4
Jozo Stanic
Jozo Stanic Defender
6.53
28
Hugo Vandermersch
Hugo Vandermersch
Defender46'
6.77
36
Chima Okoroji
Chima Okoroji Defender
6.36
74
Joel Ruiz
Joel Ruiz Defender
6.34
23
Betim Fazliji
Betim Fazliji
Midfielder66'
6.88
7
Christian Witzig
Christian Witzig Midfielder
6.68
10
Lukas Daschner
Lukas Daschner Midfielder
6.53
11
Carlo Boukhalfa
Carlo Boukhalfa Midfielder
6.42
64
Mihailo Stevanovic
Mihailo Stevanovic
Midfielder46'
6.79
16
Lukas Görtler
Lukas Görtler (C) Midfielder
7.09
20
Leon Frokaj
Leon Frokaj Midfielder
6.45
9
Andrin Hunziker
Andrin Hunziker Attacker
6.84
47
Enoch Owusu
Enoch Owusu
Midfielder72'
2
8.4
14
Aliou Baldé
Aliou Baldé Attacker
7.42
31
Diego Besio
Diego Besio
Attacker66'
7.17

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Niklas Lang → Lutfi Dalipi
9th Substitution
89'
Event
Mattia Walker → Luca Mack
10th Substitution
89'
88'
Event
Delay of game / 3rd Yellowcard
87'
Event
Enoch Owusu
Right foot shot / 5th Goal
Event
Mats Hammerich → Julian Stark
8th Substitution
79'
72'
Event
Enoch Owusu
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
72'
Event
Enoch Owusu → Andrin Hunziker
7th Substitution
66'
Event
Diego Besio → Aliou Baldé
5th Substitution
66'
Event
Betim Fazliji → Joel Ruiz
6th Substitution
Event
Milos Cocic → Juan Cabrera
3rd Substitution
64'
Event
Dejan Djokic → Dejan Sorgic
4th Substitution
64'
60'
Event
Lukas Görtler 
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Juan Cabrera
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
55'
46'
Event
Mihailo Stevanovic → Carlo Boukhalfa
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Hugo Vandermersch → Jozo Stanic
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Denis Simani
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
33'
Event
Marcel Monsberger
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
11'
1'
Event
Aliou Baldé
Left foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Mattia Walker's right-footed shot is blocked.
90
Attempt Attempt
Mattia Walker takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
Update Update
Match ends with a score of 2-3.
90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Attempt Attempt
Milos Cocic attempts a shot with another body part but misses.
89
Attempt Attempt
Dejan Djokic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
89
Update Update
Mattia Walker comes on for Luca Mack.
87
Update Update
Niklas Lang is on, and Lutfi Dalipi is off.
87
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Enoch Owusu takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
86
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Enoch Owusu scores, bringing the score to 2-3.
85
Attempt Attempt
Mihailo Stevanovic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
84
Attempt Attempt
Mihailo Stevanovic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
84
Attempt Attempt
Leon Frokaj attempts a header but misses the shot.
84
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
83
Attempt Attempt
Chima Chima Okoroji takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
79
Update Update
On Mats Hammerich, off Julian Stark.
77
Attempt Attempt
Milos Cocic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
76
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Attempt Attempt
Diego Besio takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
72
Substitution Substitution
Enoch Owusu is substituted for Christian Witzig.
72
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Enoch Owusu takes a right-footed shot.
72
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Enoch Owusu scores to make it 2-2, assisted by Diego Besio.
70
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 3-1.
68
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 3-1.
66
Update Update
Diego Besio comes on for Aliou Balde.
66
Update Update
Betim Fazliji replaces Joel Ruiz.
64
Update Update
Milos Cocic comes on for Juan Cabrera.
64
Update Update
Dejan Djokic is on, and Dejan Sorgic is off.
63
Attempt Attempt
Chima Chima Okoroji takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
63
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
60
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Lukas Gortler receives a yellow card.
59
Attempt Attempt
Marcel Monsberger takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Juan Cabrera takes a right-footed shot and scores.
55
Attempt Attempt
Marcel Monsberger takes a shot with his right foot, but it's saved.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Juan Cabrera scores, making it 2-1.
53
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-1.
53
Attempt Attempt
Leon Frokaj takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
46
Attempt Attempt
Leon Frokaj takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
46
Attempt Attempt
Aliou Balde takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
46
Update Update
Mihailo Stevanovic comes on for Carlo Boukhalfa.
46
Update Update
Hugo Vandermersch is on, and Jozo Stanic is off.
45
Attempt Attempt
Joel Ruiz takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Leon Frokaj takes a left-footed shot, but it's blocked.
42
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Aliou Balde with his right foot is saved.
40
Attempt Attempt
Juan Cabrera takes a right-footed shot, but it misses the target.
39
Attempt Attempt
Lutfi Dalipi takes a left-footed shot but misses.
33
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Denis Simani receives a yellow card.
31
Attempt Attempt
Leon Frokaj takes a right-footed shot but misses.
30
Attempt Attempt
Marcel Monsberger attempts a header but misses the shot.
30
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
29
Attempt Attempt
Juan Cabrera takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
29
Attempt Attempt
Andrin Hunziker takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
28
Attempt Attempt
Julian Stark takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
28
Attempt Attempt
Juan Cabrera takes a right-footed shot but misses.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
24
Attempt Attempt
Dejan Sorgic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
23
Attempt Attempt
Lukas Gortler takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
18
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Attempt Attempt
Leon Frokaj takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
13
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
13
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Hasler takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
11
Attempt Attempt
Shot from Marcel Monsberger with his right foot finds the back of the net.
11
Attempt Attempt
Lukas Gortler takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
11
Attempt Attempt
Lukas Gortler's right-footed shot is blocked.
11
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-1.
10
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
8
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
6
Attempt Attempt
Lukas Gortler takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
1
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Aliou Balde scores with a left-footed shot.
1
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Aliou Balde scores, making it 0-1.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Nico Gianforte.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Vaduz 2-3 St. Gallen. Structural assessment: St. Gallen exhibited a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Efficiency outcome: Possession-adjusted chance creation finished in line with projected levels. Result alignment: The final score was consistent with the pre-match probability model. Market alignment: The match result was within the projected probability range.