Lausanne Sport vs Grasshopper preview

Switzerland flag 2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland
Stade de la Tuilière (Lausanne) Sat, 25 Jul - 4:00 PM
Super League
Lausanne SportLAU
1 – 1
GrasshopperGRA
Full Time Sat, 25 Jul 4:00 PM
Round 1 Regular Season
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CONTEXT

Lausanne Sport hosted Grasshopper in a tightly contested Swiss league encounter that concluded with a 1-1 draw. The home side took a 1-0 lead into halftime after capitalizing on an early opportunity. Despite holding a slight possession advantage of 52 percent to 48 percent, Lausanne Sport could not maintain their advantage in the second half as Grasshopper equalized. Expected goals stood at 0.93 for the hosts and 0.98 for the visitors, reflecting a closely matched attacking output. The stronger team according to pre-match assessment was Lausanne Sport, yet the result aligned with the narrow xG differential of minus 0.05. No red cards were shown to either side throughout the ninety minutes. The match demonstrated a significant structural deviation from initial projections centered on Lausanne Sport.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Lausanne Sport exhibited a significant structural deviation from pre-match projections.
  • Efficiency shift: Team efficiency remained in line with expected performance levels.
  • xG alignment: The 1-1 draw proved consistent with the close xG values recorded.
  • Market alignment: Final outcome aligned with available market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Home xG of 0.93 and away xG of 0.98 produced a differential of minus 0.05.
  • Event impact: Grasshopper's second-half equalizer shaped the eventual 1-1 result.
  • Red card distortion: Absence of red cards left match dynamics undistorted by dismissals.
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
L. Piccolo
L. Piccolo
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. Sbrissa
M. Sbrissa
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. Tuberosa
N. Tuberosa
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. Brunner
J. Brunner
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
Lausanne Sport L. Elsner
L. Elsner
VS
Grasshopper P. Zeidler
P. Zeidler
0.82
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0.88
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Grasshopper Rank: 53 L
Servette Rank: 66 L
Winterthur Rank: 47 L
Luzern Rank: 63 L
Zürich Rank: 53 W
Sion Rank: 68 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lausanne Sport Rank: 56 W
Winterthur Rank: 47 W
Zürich Rank: 53 L
Servette Rank: 66 L
Luzern Rank: 63 L
Winterthur Rank: 47 W
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 3 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

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What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
55.83
53.23
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Lausanne Sport
Grasshopper
Power Score
55.83
53.23
League Position
3
4
Global Rank
682
760

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
Lausanne Sport — Opponent-weighted form score
Grasshopper — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Lausanne Sport Grasshopper

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

Lausanne Sport

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

Grasshopper

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

Lausanne Sport ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Grasshopper
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
20.10
31.15
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
31.15
20.10
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
Lausanne Sport -1.12 Efficiency Index
vs
Grasshopper +1.12 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Lausanne Sport
Grasshopper
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.

Lausanne Sport
vs
Grasshopper
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Lausanne Sport Grasshopper
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
33%
56%
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.
-0.31 vs -0.55
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Lausanne Sport Grasshopper
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
56%
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).
-0.55 vs -0.31
Lausanne Sport
Grasshopper
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.

–
Lausanne Sport
vs
Grasshopper
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Lausanne Sport Grasshopper
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
Lausanne Sport 0.16
Grasshopper 0.33
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Lausanne Sport Grasshopper
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
Lausanne Sport 0.03
Grasshopper 0.02
Lausanne Sport
Grasshopper
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • GRA had peak pressure around 70'.
  • GRA started the game with stronger pressure.
LAU Pressure GRA Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: GRA reached the top pressure at 70' (69.67).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Lausanne Sport LAU Home
7 matches
Grasshopper GRA Away
Match Record
2
Wins
2
3
Draws
3
2
Losses
2
Goals
13
Goals Scored
13
13
Goals Conceded
13
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
1.65
xG
0.93
0.93
xGA
1.65

Data last updated: 2026-07-26T00:03:11+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 25, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stade de la Tuilière (Lausanne)
Capacity
12544
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Luca Piccolo
Matthias Sbrissa
N. Tuberosa
Joël Brunner

Statistics

Possession
LAU
52%
GRA
48%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 1
2 Big Chances Created 1
4 Shots 7
49 Dangerous attacks 39
52 Possession 48
5 Corners 2
22 Free kicks 13
3 Yellow Cards 4

Match Overview

82 Ball Safe 81
5 Goal Kicks 11
7 Goal Attempts 5
5 Substitutions 5
22 Throwins 39
0 Hit Woodwork 1
1 Assists 1
23 Dribble Attempts 13
11 Successful Dribbles 3
48 Successful Dribbles Percentage 23

Attacking

106 Attacks 114
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

87 Long Passes 55
426 Passes 396
316 Successful Passes 289
74 Successful Passes Percentage 73
8 Key Passes 11
32 Successful Long Passes 14
37 Successful Long Passes Percentage 25

Defensive

2 Saves 1
30 Tackles 17
12 Interceptions 16

Build-up

15 Total Crosses 21
2 Accurate Crosses 5

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
13 Fouls 22

Lineup

Referee : Luca Piccolo

Starting XI ▼

90
Melvin Mastil
Melvin Mastil Goalkeeper
6.47
2
Brandon Soppy
Brandon Soppy Defender
7.29
14
Kévin Mouanga
Kévin Mouanga Defender
7.06
18
Morgan Poaty
Morgan Poaty Defender
6.92
71
Karim Sow
Karim Sow Defender
7.28
8
Jamie Roche
Jamie Roche Midfielder
7.23
10
Olivier Custodio
Olivier Custodio (C) Midfielder
6.85
91
Florent Mollet
Florent Mollet
Midfielder69'
6.48
11
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji Midfielder
6.6
80
Sekou Kone
Sekou Kone
Midfielder69'
6.47
27
Beyatt Lekoueiry
Beyatt Lekoueiry Midfielder
7.13
7
Alban Ajdini
Alban Ajdini
Attacker85'
6.24
51
Ibrahim Bah Mendes
Ibrahim Bah Mendes Midfielder
7.4
23
Konrad de la Fuente
Konrad de la Fuente
Attacker59'
6.41
78
Omar Janneh
Omar Janneh Attacker
6.91
17
Seydou Traoré
Seydou Traoré
Attacker85'
6.55
Referee : Luca Piccolo

Starting XI ▼

71
Justin Hammel
Justin Hammel Goalkeeper
6.27
4
Luka Mikulić
Luka Mikulić Defender
6.86
28
Simone Stroscio
Simone Stroscio Defender
7.01
57
Nico Rissi
Nico Rissi Defender
6.61
73
Dorian Paloschi
Dorian Paloschi Defender
6.08
15
Abdoulaye Diaby
Abdoulaye Diaby
Defender46'
6.96
5
Imourane Hassane
Imourane Hassane Midfielder
6.37
14
Alieu Conateh
Alieu Conateh
Attacker79'
6.62
6
Amir Abrashi
Amir Abrashi (C) Midfielder
6.76
56
Denis Sahin
Denis Sahin
Midfielder69'
7.12
8
Tim Meyer
Tim Meyer Midfielder
7.01
9
Nikolas Muci
Nikolas Muci Attacker
6.23
60
Samuele Bengondo
Samuele Bengondo
Attacker69'
7.21
10
Óscar Clemente Mues
Óscar Clemente Mues Attacker
6.63
7
Luke Plange
Luke Plange
Attacker46'
6.09
17
Samuel Krasniqi
Samuel Krasniqi Attacker
6.43

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Alban Ajdini → Beyatt Lekoueiry
9th Substitution
85'
Event
Seydou Traoré → Omar Janneh
10th Substitution
85'
84'
Event
Luka Mikulić
Foul / 7th Yellowcard
81'
Event
Samuele Bengondo
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
79'
Event
Alieu Conateh → Imourane Hassane
8th Substitution
77'
Event
Samuel Krasniqi
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
Event
Sekou Kone
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
72'
Event
Sekou Kone → Nathan Butler-Oyedeji
5th Substitution
69'
Event
Florent Mollet → Olivier Custodio
6th Substitution
69'
69'
Event
Samuele Bengondo → Nikolas Muci
4th Substitution
69'
Event
Denis Sahin → Amir Abrashi
7th Substitution
Event
Konrad de la Fuente
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
67'
Event
Morgan Poaty
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
67'
66'
Event
Nikolas Muci
Argument / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Konrad de la Fuente → Ibrahim Bah Mendes
3rd Substitution
59'
46'
Event
Abdoulaye Diaby → Dorian Paloschi
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Luke Plange → Óscar Clemente Mues
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Ibrahim Bah Mendes
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
33'
27'
Event
Dorian Paloschi
Foul / 1st Yellowcard

Match Commentary

89
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Samuele Bengondo Right Footed Shot Blocked
86
Corner Corner
Corner
85
Update Update
On Alban Ajdini，Off Beyatt Lekoueiry
85
Update Update
On Seydou Traore，Off Omar Janneh
85
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Abdou Karim Sow Head Shot Missed
85
Corner Corner
Corner
84
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Luka Mikulić
83
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Nico Rissi Left Footed Shot Missed
81
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Samuele Bengondo Right Footed Shot Goal
81
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 1-1
79
Update Update
On Alieu Conateh，Off Hassane Imourane
77
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Samuel Krasniqi
73
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Luke Plange Right Footed Shot Missed
73
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Luke Plange Right Footed Shot Missed
73
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Luke Plange Right Footed Shot Missed
72
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Luke Plange Right Footed Shot Missed
69
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Sekou Kone
69
Update Update
On Denis Sahin，Off Amir Abrashi
69
Update Update
On Sekou Kone，Off Nathan Butler-Oyedeji
69
Update Update
On Samuele Bengondo，Off Nikolas Muci
67
Update Update
On Florent Mollet，Off Olivier Custodio
67
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Morgan Poaty
66
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Nikolas Muci
64
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Nikolas Muci
64
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Amir Abrashi Right Footed Shot Saved
59
Update Update
On Konrad de la Fuente，Off Ibrahim Bah Mendes
58
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Omar Janneh Right Footed Shot Missed
58
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Samuel Krasniqi Right Footed Shot Blocked
56
Corner Corner
Corner
56
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Kevin Mouanga Head Shot Missed
51
Corner Corner
Corner
46
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ibrahim Bah Mendes Right Footed Shot Missed
46
Update Update
On Luke Plange，Off Oscar Clemente
46
Update Update
On Abdoulaye Diaby，Off Dorian Paloschi
43
Corner Corner
Corner
41
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Nikolas Muci Head Shot Missed
41
Corner Corner
Corner
39
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Olivier Custodio Right Footed Shot Blocked
39
Corner Corner
Corner
38
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Omar Janneh Right Footed Shot Saved
33
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Ibrahim Bah Mendes 1-0，Assist：Omar Janneh
33
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Ibrahim Bah Mendes Right Footed Shot Goal
27
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Dorian Paloschi
23
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Oscar Clemente Left Footed Shot Missed
15
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Omar Janneh Left Footed Shot Blocked
12
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Samuel Krasniqi Right Footed Shot Saved
4
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Nikolas Muci Head Shot Missed
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Luca Piccolo

CONCLUSION

The 1-1 draw between Lausanne Sport and Grasshopper highlighted balanced attacking contributions despite the halftime lead for the hosts. Grasshopper responded effectively after the interval to secure parity on the scoreboard. Possession figures showed only marginal differences that did not translate into a decisive edge for either side. With expected goals nearly identical, the outcome reflected the underlying performance metrics accurately. Lausanne Sport maintained their status as the stronger side yet could not convert that into a victory. The lack of any dismissals ensured both teams operated at full strength for the duration. Overall the contest delivered a fair reflection of the two sides' capabilities on the day.