Lausanne Sport vs Zürich preview
2025/2026 Super League, Switzerland
Stade de la Tuilière (Lausanne)
Sat, 25 Apr - 4:00 PM
Relegation Round
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 12
CONTEXT
Lausanne Sport claimed a decisive 3-0 victory over Zürich in the Swiss Super League, scoring all three goals in the first half to lead 3-0 at halftime. Despite possessing the ball only 41% of the time, the home team showcased clinical finishing and robust defending to secure a clean sheet against Zürich's 59% possession dominance. Pre-identified as the stronger side, Lausanne Sport controlled key moments without facing disruptions like red cards. The match featured no significant second-half adjustments, allowing the hosts to maintain their lead comfortably. This result reflects minimal structural deviation and efficiency in line with expectations, affirming Lausanne's superiority in execution over possession stats.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Structural deviation measured minimal at 2.4% favoring Lausanne Sport.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with expectations.
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xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing xG data.
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Market alignment: Market alignment confirmed as true.
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xG expectations: xG expectations unevaluable without data.
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Event impact: No events or second-half adjustments altered match flow.
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Red card distortion: No red cards occurred, eliminating any distortion.
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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
P. Zeidler
VS
D. Hediger
1.25
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
0.88
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sion
Rank:
L
Winterthur
Rank:
W
Luzern
Rank:
L
Young Boys
Rank:
L
Grasshopper
Rank:
W
Zürich
Rank:
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
0.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lugano
Rank:
L
St. Gallen
Rank:
L
Thun
Rank:
W
Sion
Rank:
L
Servette
Rank:
L
Lausanne Sport
Rank:
L
8
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
8 - 9 - 16
16
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Lausanne Sport
97.6%
Draw
1.91%
Zürich
0.49%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
19.74
18.6
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Lausanne Sport
Zürich
Power Score
19.74
18.6
League Position
9
10
Global Rank
-
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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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Lausanne Sport
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Opponent-weighted form score
Zürich
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Lausanne Sport Zürich
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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Lausanne Sport
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Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Zürich
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Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Lausanne Sport
⚠ Proxy
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⚠ Proxy
Zürich
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Lausanne Sport
Zürich
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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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.
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Conceded
Set-piece defensive exposure
Lausanne Sport
Zürich
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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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).
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Lausanne Sport
Zürich
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.
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Lausanne Sport
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Zürich
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Lausanne Sport
Zürich
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
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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
0.00
Zürich
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Lausanne Sport
Zürich
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
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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
0.00
Zürich
0.00
Lausanne Sport
Zürich
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- LAU had peak pressure around 23'.
- ZUR started the game with stronger pressure.
- Both teams' pressure dropped after the 30th minute.
LAU Pressure
ZUR Pressure
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Pressure Index:
LAU reached the top pressure at 23' (58.70).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 33 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Lausanne Sport
LAU
Home
33
matches
Zürich
ZUR
Away
Match Record
8
Wins
16
9
Draws
9
16
Losses
8
Goals
39
Goals Scored
56
56
Goals Conceded
39
-17
Goal Difference
+17
Expected Goals
1.64
xG
1.71
1.71
xGA
1.64
Data last updated: 2026-04-25T15:30:42+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-3-3
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
25 Y. Brecher
35 D. Vujevic
6 C. Tsawa
15 N. Palacio
23 V. Berisha
D. Reverson
#2946'
10 M. Phaeton
19 P. Keny
8 I. Neves Abreu Cavaleiro
General Information
Date & Time
Apr 25, 2026, 04:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Super League, Switzerland · Relegation Round
Stadium
Stade de la Tuilière (Lausanne)
Capacity
12500
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Marijan Drmic
Claudio dos Santos
Christophe Loureiro
Logan Berchier
Next Match
Lausanne Sport
vs
Luzern
League: Super League
Kickoff: Sat, 2 May - 4:00 PM
Venue: Stade de la Tuilière (Lausanne)
Zürich
vs
Winterthur
League: Super League
Kickoff: Sat, 2 May - 4:00 PM
Venue: Stadion Schützenwiese
Statistics
Possession
LAU
45%
ZUR
55%
Top Statistics
3
Goals
0
3
Big Chances Created
0
2
Shots
2
50
Dangerous attacks
52
41
Possession
59
7
Corners
2
8
Free kicks
12
1
Yellow Cards
2
Match Overview
5
Substitutions
5
0
Injuries
1
57
Successful Dribbles Percentage
25
34
Throwins
25
8
Goal Kicks
8
14
Dribble Attempts
12
1
Assists
0
8
Successful Dribbles
3
9
Goal Attempts
6
58
Ball Safe
71
Attacking
1
Big Chances Missed
0
82
Attacks
86
Possession
250
Successful Passes
412
21
Successful Long Passes
25
74
Successful Passes Percentage
84
40
Successful Long Passes Percentage
50
12
Key Passes
7
52
Long Passes
50
339
Passes
493
Defensive
2
Saves
6
21
Tackles
18
7
Interceptions
3
Build-up
3
Accurate Crosses
6
13
Total Crosses
11
Discipline
12
Fouls
8
0
Offsides
1
Lineup
Referee :
Marijan Drmic
Manager ▼
P. Zeidler
Coach
Starting XI ▼
25
Karlo Letica
Goalkeeper
6.86 16
Nicky Beloko
Midfielder
6.67 59Oscar Renovales
Attacker68'
9
Theo Bair
Attacker55'
6.99
Substitutes ▼
47
Souleymane N'Diaye
Midfielder
6.55 
Referee :
Marijan Drmic
Manager ▼
D. Hediger
Coach
Starting XI ▼
25
Yanick Brecher
Goalkeeper
6.82 35
David Vujevic
Defender
6.81 8
Ivan Cavaleiro
Midfielder
6.95 10
Matthias Phaëton
Midfielder
7
29Damienus Reverson
6.71Attacker46'
15
Nelson Palacio
Midfielder
6.79 Substitutes ▼
1
Silas Huber
Goalkeeper
6.85 48
Daniel Ihendu
Defender
6.52 
Events
2ND-HALF
10th Substitution
81'
9th Substitution
80'
Theo Bair
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
80'
69'
8th Substitution
69'
7th Substitution
Oscar Renovales → Alban Ajdini
6th Substitution
68'
Theo Bair → Omar Janneh
4th Substitution
55'
5th Substitution
55'
46'
3rd Substitution
46'
1st Substitution
46'
Damienus Reverson → Matthias Phaëton
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+1'
Matthias Phaëton
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
40'
35'
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
21'
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
7'
CONCLUSION
Lausanne Sport's 3-0 win over Zürich epitomizes efficient dominance, with a first-half blitz establishing unassailable control despite inferior possession. The clean sheet and lack of red cards preserved a disciplined structure, aligning with pre-match strength assessments. Minimal deviation and confirmed market alignment highlight the hosts' precision in converting limited opportunities. Zürich's possession edge yielded nothing, underscoring Lausanne's tactical edge. This comprehensive result bolsters Lausanne Sport's campaign, signaling readiness for upcoming challenges in the league.
