Sion vs Vaduz preview

Switzerland flag 2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland
Stade de Tourbillon Sun, 9 Aug - 2:30 PM
Super League
SionSIO
3 2
VaduzVADU
Full Time Sun, 9 Aug 2:30 PM
Round 3 Regular Season
Franck Surdez - 90+4'
Goal
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Goal

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Sion 3–2 Vaduz. The result saw Sion take the points. Sion 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 Sion 2.7 – 3 Vaduz. Possession was 54%–46%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Sion 3-2 Vaduz. Sion 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
H. Qovanaj
H. Qovanaj
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
J. Erni
J. Erni
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
D. Känel
D. Känel
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
Z. Prskalo
Z. Prskalo
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
Sion D. Tholot
D. Tholot
VS
Vaduz M. Schneider
M. Schneider
1.88
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Luzern Rank: 65 W
Young Boys Rank: 67 L
Young Boys Rank: 70 D
Lugano Rank: 71 D
Thun Rank: 65 W
St. Gallen Rank: 70 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
Last 6 Opponents
St. Gallen Rank: 71 L
Lugano Rank: 69 L
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.
68.5
63.61
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sion
Vaduz
Power Score
68.5
63.61
League Position
4
12
Global Rank
322
848

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
Sion — Opponent-weighted form score
Vaduz — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sion Vaduz

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

Sion

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

Vaduz

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

Sion ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Vaduz
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
42.78
29.13
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
29.13
42.78
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
Sion — Efficiency Index
vs
Vaduz — Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Sion
Vaduz
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.

Sion
vs
Vaduz
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Sion Vaduz
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
28%
55%
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.
-0.74 vs -1.63
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Sion Vaduz
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
55%
28%
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).
-1.63 vs -0.74
Sion
Vaduz
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.

–
Sion
vs
Vaduz
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Sion Vaduz
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
Sion 0.23
Vaduz 0.23
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Sion Vaduz
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
Sion 0.04
Vaduz 0.04
Sion
Vaduz
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 40'.
  • SIO started the game with stronger pressure.
SIO Pressure VADU Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: VADU reached the top pressure at 40' (88.45).

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 09, 2026, 02:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland · Round 3 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stade de Tourbillon
Capacity
16263
Attendance
7000
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Hajrim Qovanaj
Jonas Erni
Daniel Von Känel
Zrinko Prskalo

Statistics

Possession
SIO
53%
VADU
47%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 2
7 Big Chances Created 1
9 Shots 5
82 Dangerous attacks 48
54 Possession 46
6 Corners 5
10 Free kicks 7
2 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

85 Ball Safe 82
9 Goal Kicks 9
10 Goal Attempts 5
5 Substitutions 5
28 Throwins 25
2 Hit Woodwork 0
2 Assists 2
0 Injuries 2
21 Dribble Attempts 14
10 Successful Dribbles 5
48 Successful Dribbles Percentage 36

Attacking

107 Attacks 105
5 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

46 Long Passes 65
459 Passes 387
380 Successful Passes 312
83 Successful Passes Percentage 81
13 Key Passes 8
18 Successful Long Passes 38
39 Successful Long Passes Percentage 58

Defensive

2 Saves 3
18 Tackles 22
10 Interceptions 9
50 Duels Won 51

Build-up

32 Total Crosses 22
9 Accurate Crosses 9

Discipline

7 Fouls 10

Lineup

Referee : Hajrim Qovanaj

Starting XI ▼

1
Anthony Racioppi
Anthony Racioppi Goalkeeper
6.29
5
Noé Sow
Noé Sow Defender
6.64
6
Marquinhos Cipriano
Marquinhos Cipriano Defender
6.86
14
Numa Lavanchy
Numa Lavanchy (C) Defender
6.96
17
Jan Kronig
Jan Kronig Defender
6.81
8
Baltazar
Baltazar Midfielder
6.44
29
Théo Berdayes
Théo Berdayes Midfielder
6.54
7
Ilyas Chouaref
Ilyas Chouaref
Attacker56'
7.37
37
Fodé Sylla
Fodé Sylla Midfielder
6.84
88
Ali Kabacalman
Ali Kabacalman
Midfielder56'
6.85
77
Donat Rrudhani
Donat Rrudhani Midfielder
8.6
21
Liam Chipperfield
Liam Chipperfield
Midfielder67'
6.21
9
Josias Lukembila
Josias Lukembila Attacker
6.68
19
Franck Surdez
Franck Surdez
Attacker56'
7.27
33
Rilind Nivokazi
Rilind Nivokazi Attacker
6.03
13
Winsley Boteli
Winsley Boteli
Attacker56'
7.13
Referee : Hajrim Qovanaj

Starting XI ▼

25
Leon Schaffran
Leon Schaffran Goalkeeper
6.87
4
Nicolas Hasler
Nicolas Hasler (C) Defender
6.59
5
Liridon Berisha
Liridon Berisha Defender
7.14
6
Denis Simani
Denis Simani Defender
6.65
27
Niklas Lang
Niklas Lang
Defender75'
6.47
29
Malik Sawadogo
Malik Sawadogo Defender
6.93
10
Juan Cabrera
Juan Cabrera Midfielder
7.08
28
Milos Cocic
Milos Cocic
Midfielder75'
6.27
11
Lutfi Dalipi
Lutfi Dalipi Midfielder
6.21
17
Julian Stark
Julian Stark Midfielder
7.44
23
Mats Hammerich
Mats Hammerich
Midfielder54'
6.61
20
Luca Mack
Luca Mack Midfielder
6.8
9
Marcel Monsberger
Marcel Monsberger Attacker
7.96
39
Dejan Sorgic
Dejan Sorgic Attacker
6.52
19
Dejan Djokic
Dejan Djokic
Attacker9'
6.3

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Franck Surdez
Header / 5th Goal
90+4'
Event
Winsley Boteli
Header / 4th Goal
83'
75'
Event
Milos Cocic → Juan Cabrera
8th Substitution
75'
Event
Daniel Kasper → Dejan Djokic
9th Substitution
75'
Event
Niklas Lang → Denis Simani
10th Substitution
74'
Event
Dejan Djokic
Time wasting / 6th Yellowcard
Event
Liam Chipperfield → Donat Rrudhani
7th Substitution
67'
59'
Event
Luca Mack
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
Event
Winsley Boteli → Rilind Nivokazi
3rd Substitution
56'
Event
Ilyas Chouaref → Théo Berdayes
4th Substitution
56'
Event
Ali Kabacalman  → Fodé Sylla
5th Substitution
56'
Event
Franck Surdez → Josias Lukembila
6th Substitution
56'
54'
Event
Mats Hammerich → Julian Stark
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Jan Kronig
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
38'
36'
Event
Marcel Monsberger
Header / 3rd Goal
Event
Donat Rrudhani
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
21'
16'
Event
Malik Sawadogo
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
10'
Event
Lutfi Dalipi
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
9'
Event
Dejan Djokic → Dejan Sorgic
1st Substitution
Event
Donat Rrudhani
Simulation / 1st Yellowcard
8'
5'
Event
Julian Stark
Right foot shot / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Franck Surdez Head Shot Goal
90
Attempt Attempt
Franck Surdez takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 3-2.
88
Attempt Attempt
Marcel Monsberger takes a right-footed shot but misses.
87
Attempt Attempt
Winsley Boteli takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
84
Attempt Attempt
Marcel Monsberger takes a left-footed shot but misses.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Winsley Boteli results in a goal with a header.
83
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 2-2.
79
Attempt Attempt
Liam Chipperfield takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
75
Update Update
Milos Cocic comes on for Juan Cabrera.
75
Update Update
Milos Cocic comes on for Juan Cabrera.
75
Update Update
On comes Daniel Kasper, while Dejan Djokic goes off.
74
Update Update
Niklas Lang comes on for Denis Simani.
72
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Dejan Djokic receives a yellow card.
67
Update Update
Liam Chipperfield is on, and Donat Rrudhani is off.
65
Attempt Attempt
Ylyas Chouaref takes a right-footed shot but misses.
64
Update Update
Liam Chipperfield replaces Donat Rrudhani.
61
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
59
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Luca Mack receives a yellow card.
56
Update Update
Franck Surdez comes on for Josias Lukembila.
56
Update Update
On Winsley Boteli, Off Rilind Nivokazi.
56
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Ali Kabacalman comes on for Fode Sylla.
56
Update Update
Ylyas Chouaref is on, and Theo Berdayes is off.
56
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
54
Update Update
On Mats Hammerich, off Julian Stark.
50
Attempt Attempt
Fode Sylla takes a right-footed shot but misses.
48
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Noe Sow Head Shot Missed
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
45
Attempt Attempt
Donat Rrudhani takes a left-footed shot but misses.
42
Attempt Attempt
Rilind Nivokazi takes a left-footed shot but misses.
39
Attempt Attempt
Juan Cabrera attempts a header but misses the shot.
38
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Jan Kronig.
36
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Jan Kronig receives a yellow card.
36
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Marcel Monsberger scores, making it 1-2.
34
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-2.
33
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
33
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
27
Attempt Attempt
Jan Kronig takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
27
Attempt Attempt
Rilind Nivokazi takes a shot with his head, but it hits the post.
26
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
23
Attempt Attempt
Juan Cabrera takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
21
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Donat Rrudhani scores with a left-footed shot.
21
Attempt Attempt
Josias Lukembila attempts a header but misses the shot.
21
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Donat Rrudhani scores, making it 1-1.
20
Attempt Attempt
Rilind Nivokazi attempts a header but misses the shot.
20
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
17
Attempt Attempt
Dejan Djokic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
16
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Malik Sawadogo receives a yellow card.
15
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Malik Sawadogo.
10
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card shown to Lutfi Dalipi.
10
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card for Lutfi Dalipi.
9
Update Update
Dejan Djokic is on, and Dejan Sorgic is off.
8
Update Update
Dejan Djokic is on, and Dejan Sorgic is off.
7
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow card issued to Donat Rrudhani.
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Julian Stark takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
5
Update Update
Marcel Monsberger's header is blocked.
5
Attempt Attempt
Dejan Sorgic takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
5
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Julian Stark scores to make it 0-1, assisted by Marcel Monsberger.
2
Attempt Attempt
Donat Rrudhani takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Hajrim Qovanaj.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Sion 3-2 Vaduz. Structural assessment: Sion 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.