Zürich vs Servette preview

Switzerland flag 2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland
Stadion Letzigrund Sat, 1 Aug - 4:00 PM
Super League
ZürichZUR
2 1
ServetteSFC
Full Time Sat, 1 Aug 4:00 PM
Round 2 Regular Season
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CONTEXT

Match is finished. Zürich 2–1 Servette. The result saw Zürich take the points. Zürich showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. xG finished Zürich 1.6 – 1.7 Servette. Possession was 44%–56%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Zürich 2-1 Servette. Zürich showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was contrary to expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Diverging from xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
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
J. Mandach
J. Mandach
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
P. Hirzel
P. Hirzel
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
L. Hartmann
L. Hartmann
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
M. Odiet
M. Odiet
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
Zürich M. Koller
M. Koller
VS
Servette J. Gourvennec
J. Gourvennec
0.72
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.65
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
St. Gallen Rank: 69 L
Servette Rank: 67 L
Luzern Rank: 65 L
Grasshopper Rank: 55 W
Winterthur Rank: 49 D
Lausanne Sport Rank: 59 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Basel Rank: 63 L
Zürich Rank: 56 W
Lausanne Sport Rank: 59 W
Luzern Rank: 65 D
Grasshopper Rank: 55 W
Winterthur Rank: 49 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 4
4

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
55.89
66.74
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Zürich
Servette
Power Score
55.89
66.74
League Position
5
10
Global Rank
740
403

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.

–
vs
Zürich — Opponent-weighted form score
Servette — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Zürich Servette

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Zürich

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

Servette

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

Zürich ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Servette
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
29.20
35.27
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
35.27
29.20
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
Zürich -0.61 Efficiency Index
vs
Servette +0.61 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Zürich
Servette
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.

Zürich
vs
Servette
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Zürich Servette
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
9%
8%
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.
-0.15 vs -0.14
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Zürich Servette
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
8%
9%
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).
-0.14 vs -0.15
Zürich
Servette
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.

–
Zürich
vs
Servette
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Zürich Servette
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
Zürich 0.30
Servette 0.31
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Zürich Servette
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
Zürich 0.02
Servette 0.05
Zürich
Servette
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • SFC had peak pressure around 80'.
  • ZUR started the game with stronger pressure.
ZUR Pressure SFC Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: SFC reached the top pressure at 80' (68.84).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 7 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Zürich ZUR Home
7 matches
Servette SFC Away
Match Record
1
Wins
4
2
Draws
2
4
Losses
1
Goals
7
Goals Scored
13
13
Goals Conceded
7
-6
Goal Difference
+6
Expected Goals
0.19
xG
2.04
2.04
xGA
0.19

Data last updated: 2026-08-02T00:03:06+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 01, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Letzigrund
Capacity
26104
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Johannes von Mandach
Pascal Hirzel
Leroy Hartmann
Maxime Odiet

Statistics

Possession
ZUR
44%
SFC
56%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 1
5 Shots 11
37 Dangerous attacks 55
44 Possession 56
4 Corners 7
8 Free kicks 16
3 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

18 Ball Safe 17
1 Goal Attempts 1
5 Substitutions 5
21 Throwins 26
1 Assists 1
10 Dribble Attempts 13

Attacking

87 Attacks 129

Possession

34 Long Passes 30
373 Passes 459
295 Successful Passes 367
79 Successful Passes Percentage 81
5 Key Passes 14

Defensive

5 Saves 2
7 Tackles 15
14 Interceptions 8

Build-up

6 Total Crosses 25

Discipline

2 Offsides 1
16 Fouls 8

Lineup

Referee : Johannes von Mandach

Starting XI ▼

13
Heinz Lindner
Heinz Lindner Goalkeeper
7.7
2
Lindrit Kamberi
Lindrit Kamberi (C) Defender
7.04
3
Selmin Hodza
Selmin Hodza Defender
6.8
27
Ilan Sauter
Ilan Sauter Defender
6.98
43
Neil Volken
Neil Volken Defender
6.77
44
Sebastian Walker
Sebastian Walker
Defender62'
6.59
7
Bledian Krasniqi
Bledian Krasniqi Midfielder
6.21
42
Alexander Hack
Alexander Hack
Defender90'
8
Livano Comenencia
Livano Comenencia Midfielder
6.47
18
Mohamed Bangoura
Mohamed Bangoura
Midfielder78'
7.02
11
Umeh Emmanuel
Umeh Emmanuel Midfielder
6.85
17
Kevin Spadanuda
Kevin Spadanuda
Midfielder78'
6.46
21
Leandro Schödler
Leandro Schödler Midfielder
6.7
38
Miguel Reichmuth
Miguel Reichmuth
Midfielder61'
6.36
23
Valon Berisha
Valon Berisha Midfielder
7.05
19
Philippe Paulin Keny
Philippe Paulin Keny Attacker
7.05
Referee : Johannes von Mandach

Starting XI ▼

1
Edvinas Gertmonas
Edvinas Gertmonas Goalkeeper
5.88
4
Steve Rouiller
Steve Rouiller Defender
6.77
15
Marco Burch
Marco Burch Defender
6.62
18
Bradley Mazikou
Bradley Mazikou Defender
6.8
23
Quentin Maceiras
Quentin Maceiras Defender
7.2
17
Houboulang Mendes
Houboulang Mendes
Defender69'
6.83
6
Pedro Naressi
Pedro Naressi Midfielder
7.05
28
David Douline
David Douline
Midfielder69'
6.44
8
Timothé Cognat
Timothé Cognat (C) Midfielder
6.92
9
Miroslav Stevanovic
Miroslav Stevanovic Midfielder
6.58
—
Miroslav Stevanovic
84'
14
Lilian Njoh
Lilian Njoh Midfielder
6.64
90
Samuel Mraz
Samuel Mraz
Attacker46'
6.53
22
Mathis Lambourde
Mathis Lambourde Midfielder
7.56
77
Tiemoko Ouattara
Tiemoko Ouattara
Attacker78'
7.11
97
Florian Ayé
Florian Ayé Attacker
7.07

Events

2ND-HALF
90+1'
Event
Tiemoko Ouattara
Field Goal / 3rd Goal
Event
Alexander Hack → Bledian Krasniqi
10th Substitution
90'
84'
Event
Tristan Nunez → Miroslav Stevanovic
9th Substitution
Event
Mohamed Bangoura
Field Goal / 2nd Goal
79'
Event
Mohamed Bangoura → Livano Comenencia
6th Substitution
78'
Event
Kevin Spadanuda → Umeh Emmanuel
8th Substitution
78'
78'
Event
Tiemoko Ouattara → Mathis Lambourde
7th Substitution
77'
Event
David Douline
Handling / 5th Yellowcard
69'
Event
David Douline → Pedro Naressi
4th Substitution
69'
Event
Houboulang Mendes → Quentin Maceiras
5th Substitution
Event
Sebastian Walker → Neil Volken
3rd Substitution
62'
Event
Miguel Reichmuth → Leandro Schödler
2nd Substitution
61'
Event
Valon Berisha
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
59'
Event
Selmin Hodza
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
50'
Event
Livano Comenencia
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
47'
46'
Event
Samuel Mraz → Lilian Njoh
1st Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Valon Berisha
Field Goal / 1st Goal
35'
34'
Event
Quentin Maceiras
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

90
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
90
Substitution Substitution
Alexander Hack is substituted for Bledian Krasniqi.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Tiemoko Ouattara scores with a left-footed shot.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Tiemoko Ouattara scores, making it 2-1.
90
Attempt Attempt
Houboulang Mendes takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
84
Update Update
Tristan Nunez replaces Miroslav Stevanovic.
82
Attempt Attempt
Kevin Spadanuda takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
81
Attempt Attempt
Tiemoko Ouattara takes a right-footed shot but misses.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Bangoura M. scores with a left-footed shot.
79
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Bangoura M. scores to make it 2-0, assisted by Philippe Paulin Keny.
78
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-0.
78
Substitution Substitution
Bangoura M. is substituted for Livano Comenencia.
78
Substitution Substitution
Tiemoko Ouattara is substituted for Mathis Lambourde.
77
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
David Douline receives a yellow card.
77
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
75
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Florian Aye Head Shot Missed
74
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
69
Substitution Substitution
Houboulang Mendes is substituted for Quentin Maceiras.
69
Update Update
David Douline is on, and Pedro Henrique Naressi Machado is off, along with Pedrinho.
66
Attempt Attempt
Umeh Emmanuel's right-footed shot is saved.
65
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Mraz takes a left-footed shot but misses.
62
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Mraz takes a left-footed shot but misses.
62
Update Update
Sebastian Walker comes on for Neil Volken.
62
Update Update
On Miguel Reichmuth, off Leandro Schodler.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
59
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Valon Berisha receives a yellow card.
58
Attempt Attempt
Mathis Lambourde takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
56
Attempt Attempt
Mathis Lambourde takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
55
Attempt Attempt
Miroslav Stevanovic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
54
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
53
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Mraz takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
52
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Mraz takes a header shot but misses.
50
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Selmin Hodza.
48
Attempt Attempt
Bledian Krasniqi takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
47
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Livano Comenencia.
46
Substitution Substitution
Samuel Mraz is substituted off for Lilian Njoh.
45
Attempt Attempt
Florian Aye takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
40
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
40
Attempt Attempt
Lindrit Kamberi takes a shot with his head but misses.
37
Attempt Attempt
Philippe Paulin Keny takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
37
Attempt Attempt
Florian Aye takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
35
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Valon Berisha scores with a right-footed shot.
35
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Valon Berisha scores to make it 1-0.
34
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Quentin Maceiras receives a yellow card.
30
Attempt Attempt
Mathis Lambourde takes a header shot but misses.
27
Attempt Attempt
Umeh Emmanuel's right-footed shot is blocked.
21
Attempt Attempt
Quentin Maceiras takes a shot with his right foot, but it is saved.
21
Update Update
Miroslav Stevanovic's header is blocked.
21
Update Update
Miroslav Stevanovic's header is blocked.
19
Attempt Attempt
Livano Comenencia takes a right-footed shot but misses.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Florian Aye Head Shot Missed
10
Attempt Attempt
Neil Volken takes a left-footed shot but misses.
10
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Johannes von Mandach.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Zürich 2-1 Servette. Structural assessment: Zürich 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.