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Lugano vs Vaduz preview

Switzerland flag 2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland
Stadio di Cornaredo Today - 2:30 PM
Super League
Lugano Lugano
2 – 0
1ST HALF 38
Vaduz Vaduz
Live : 1st Half Today 2:30 PM
Round 1 Regular Season
Antonios Papadopoulos - 29'
Lukas Mai - 37'
Goal
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Events

1ST-HALF
Event
Lukas Mai
Field Goal / 2nd Goal
37'
Event
Antonios Papadopoulos
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
32'
Event
Antonios Papadopoulos
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
29'

Match Commentary

37
Corner Corner
Corner
37
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 2-0
32
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Antonios Papadopoulos
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Antonios Papadopoulos Left Footed Shot Goal
29
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal 1-0
29
Corner Corner
Corner
22
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Dejan Djokic Right Footed Shot Missed
20
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Mischa Beeli Left Footed Shot Missed
18
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Marcel Monsberger Right Footed Shot Missed
17
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Renato Steffen Left Footed Shot Saved
16
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Dejan Djokic Left Footed Shot Post
15
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Dejan Djokic Right Footed Shot Post
11
Corner Corner
Corner
4
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Renato Steffen Left Footed Shot Missed
1
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Renato Steffen Right Footed Shot Missed
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Alessandro Dudic

Statistics

Possession
Lugano
52%
Vaduz
48%

Top Statistics

2 Goals 0
3 Big Chances Created 1
2 Shots 5
18 Dangerous attacks 9
52 Possession 48
3 Corners 0
3 Free kicks 9
1 Yellow Cards 0

Match Overview

4 Goal Kicks 4
9 Throwins 6
0 Hit Woodwork 1
2 Assists 0
3 Dribble Attempts 2
0 Successful Dribbles 1
0 Successful Dribbles Percentage 50

Attacking

47 Attacks 20
1 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

23 Long Passes 20
171 Passes 160
137 Successful Passes 123
80 Successful Passes Percentage 77
5 Key Passes 4
9 Successful Long Passes 8
39 Successful Long Passes Percentage 40

Defensive

0 Saves 1
3 Tackles 7
6 Interceptions 3

Build-up

11 Total Crosses 2
4 Accurate Crosses 1

Discipline

9 Fouls 3

Lineup

Referee : Alessandro Dudic

Starting XI ▼

16
David von Ballmoos
David von Ballmoos Goalkeeper
7.17
6
Antonios Papadopoulos
Antonios Papadopoulos Defender
7.08
17
Lukas Mai
Lukas Mai Defender
6.98
18
Joel Bichsel
Joel Bichsel Defender
6.63
7
Ezgjan Alioski
Ezgjan Alioski Midfielder
6.75
8
Anto Grgic
Anto Grgic Midfielder
7.25
21
Yanis Cimignani
Yanis Cimignani Midfielder
6.91
25
Uran Bislimi
Uran Bislimi Midfielder
7.17
11
Renato Steffen
Renato Steffen (C) Attacker
7.09
14
Ahmed Kendouci
Ahmed Kendouci Attacker
6.56
24
Elias Pihlström
Elias Pihlström Attacker
6.43
Referee : Alessandro Dudic

Starting XI ▼

25
Leon Schaffran
Leon Schaffran Goalkeeper
6.69
5
Liridon Berisha
Liridon Berisha (C) Defender
7.37
14
Mischa Beeli
Mischa Beeli Defender
6.71
27
Niklas Lang
Niklas Lang Defender
6.6
29
Malik Sawadogo
Malik Sawadogo Defender
6.63
10
Juan Cabrera
Juan Cabrera Midfielder
6.48
11
Lutfi Dalipi
Lutfi Dalipi Midfielder
6.5
17
Julian Stark
Julian Stark Midfielder
6.45
20
Luca Mack
Luca Mack Midfielder
7.07
9
Marcel Monsberger
Marcel Monsberger Attacker
6.67
19
Dejan Djokic
Dejan Djokic Attacker
6.75

CONTEXT

The first half opens at minute zero with Lugano and Vaduz contesting an even start. Both sides register identical possession shares and have yet to create measurable expected goal opportunities. Lugano entered as the pre-match stronger side yet the opening exchanges show no immediate dominance as play remains measured and probing. No red cards have been issued and the live state stays aligned with earlier signals of a balanced contest. Early patterns feature cautious build-up from each team without decisive breakthroughs or shifts in momentum. The absence of major events keeps the qualitative picture neutral at this stage. Possession equality underscores the lack of separation while expected goal trends have not begun to tilt in either direction.

TL;DR

  • Live state: The first half begins at minute zero with both teams level and no cards shown.
  • Structural vs live: Lugano as pre-match stronger side has not yet asserted control in the even opening.
  • Projection vs live: Live developments remain neutral and in line with pre-match projection signals.
  • xG trend: Expected goals remain at zero as the match has only just started.
  • Possession profile: Both teams hold fifty percent possession reflecting the balanced early phase.
  • Event impact: No red cards or key events have altered the initial neutral balance.
  • Second-half outlook: Live efficiency trend is in line with; The remainder should be decided by execution in transitions and set plays.
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
A. Dudic
A. Dudic
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
N. Müller
N. Müller
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. Jaussi
J. Jaussi
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
Lugano M. Croci-Torti
M. Croci-Torti
VS
Vaduz M. Schneider
M. Schneider
1.65
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Basel Rank: 64 W
Sion Rank: 68 D
St. Gallen Rank: 69 L
Young Boys Rank: 67 W
Thun Rank: 66 W
Zürich Rank: 53 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
0
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
0 - 0 - 0
0

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Lugano
0%
Draw
0%
Away Vaduz
0%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
69.06
65.79
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Lugano
Vaduz
Power Score
69.06
65.79
League Position
6
8
Global Rank
293
822

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Lugano

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

Vaduz

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

Lugano
vs
Vaduz
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Lugano Vaduz
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
30%
32%
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 -0.19
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Lugano Vaduz
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
32%
30%
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).
-0.19 vs -0.15
Lugano
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.

–
Lugano
vs
Vaduz
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Lugano 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
Lugano 0.00
Vaduz 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Lugano 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
Lugano 0.00
Vaduz 0.00
Lugano
Vaduz
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • Lugano had peak pressure around 31'.
  • Lugano started the game with stronger pressure.
Lugano Pressure Vaduz Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: Lugano reached the top pressure at 31' (61.52).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 0 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Lugano Lugano Home
0 matches
Vaduz Vaduz Away
Match Record
0
Wins
0
0
Draws
0
0
Losses
0
Goals
0
Goals Scored
0
0
Goals Conceded
0
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-26T14:31:33+00:00

PLAYERS CURRENTLY PLAYING

Match Formation 3-4-1-2
Match Formation 4-3-1-2
Pitch
D. von Ballmoos
Switzerland
16 D. von Ballmoos
A. Papadopoulos
Germany
6 A. Papadopoulos
L. Mai
Germany
17 L. Mai
J. Bichsel
Switzerland
18 J. Bichsel
Y. Cimignani
France
21 Y. Cimignani
A. Grgic
Switzerland
8 A. Grgic
U. Bislimi
Switzerland
25 U. Bislimi
E. Alioski
Macedonia
7 E. Alioski
A. Kendouci
Algeria
14 A. Kendouci
E. Pihlström
24 E. Pihlström
R. Steffen
Switzerland
11 (C) R. Steffen
L. Schaffran
Germany
25 L. Schaffran
M. Sawadogo
Switzerland
29 M. Sawadogo
L. Berisha
Switzerland
5 (C) L. Berisha
N. Lang
Germany
27 N. Lang
M. Beeli
Switzerland
14 M. Beeli
J. Cabrera
Uruguay
10 J. Cabrera
L. Mack
Germany
20 L. Mack
J. Stark
Germany
17 J. Stark
L. Dalipi
Switzerland
11 L. Dalipi
D. Djokic
Switzerland
19 D. Djokic
M. Michael Monsberger
Austria
9 M. Michael Monsberger

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 02:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadio di Cornaredo
Capacity
6390
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Alessandro Dudic
Pascal Hirzel
Nicolas Müller
Jonathan Jaussi

CONCLUSION

The opening phase has delivered a measured and even contest without early separation. Both teams have maintained possession parity while avoiding any disciplinary incidents that could reshape the flow. Expected goal creation has not commenced leaving the qualitative picture aligned with pre-match expectations of a competitive encounter. Lugano has not converted its stronger designation into immediate territorial or chance advantages. The neutral live state suggests the contest will require further development before clear patterns emerge. Second-half adjustments will likely determine whether the pre-match hierarchy becomes more visible on the pitch.