Sion vs Luzern preview

Switzerland flag 2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland
Stade de Tourbillon Sun, 2 Aug - 2:30 PM
Super League
SionSIO
3 0
LuzernLUZ
Full Time Sun, 2 Aug 2:30 PM
Round 2 Regular Season
Goal
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Red Card Tyron Owusu 3'

CONTEXT

Sion hosted Luzern in a match that concluded with a 3-0 victory for the home side. The halftime score stood at 1-0 in favor of Sion. Sion controlled 59 percent of possession compared to Luzern's 41 percent. Expected goals favored Sion at 2.43 against Luzern's 0.85, resulting in a differential of 1.58. A red card was issued to Luzern during the contest. The outcome aligned with the pre-match assessment of Sion as the stronger team. Sion secured the win without receiving any red cards themselves. The match featured a significant deviation level associated with Sion.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Sion 3-0 Luzern. Sion showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with expectations for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The final result was consistent with the xG values of 2.43 for Sion and 0.85 for Luzern.
  • Market alignment: The match outcome was aligned with market expectations.
  • xG expectations: Sion's xG of 2.43 exceeded Luzern's 0.85 by a differential of 1.58.
  • Event impact: The red card issued to Luzern influenced the second half adjustments.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion affected the match through Luzern's single red card.
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. Fähndrich
L. Fähndrich
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
B. Lengacher
B. Lengacher
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
V. Antony
V. Antony
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
Sion D. Tholot
D. Tholot
VS
Luzern J. Portmann
J. Portmann
1.76
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.76
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Young Boys Rank: 67 L
Young Boys Rank: 71 D
Lugano Rank: 72 D
Thun Rank: 67 W
St. Gallen Rank: 71 W
Basel Rank: 65 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.17 i
Last 6 Opponents
Thun Rank: 65 L
Winterthur Rank: 49 W
Zürich Rank: 56 W
Servette Rank: 67 D
Lausanne Sport Rank: 59 W
Grasshopper Rank: 55 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 3 - 2
2

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
69.66
63.62
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Sion
Luzern
Power Score
69.66
63.62
League Position
5
12
Global Rank
317
508

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

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 —

Luzern

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 Luzern
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
35.51
32.20
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
32.20
35.51
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 +0.34 Efficiency Index
vs
Luzern -0.34 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Sion
Luzern
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
Luzern
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Sion Luzern
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
6%
9%
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 -0.08
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Sion Luzern
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
9%
6%
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).
-0.08 vs -0.15
Sion
Luzern
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
Luzern
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Sion Luzern
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 0.31
Luzern 0.25
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Sion Luzern
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 0.00
Luzern 0.05
Sion
Luzern
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • LUZ had peak pressure around 29'.
  • SIO started the game with stronger pressure.
SIO Pressure LUZ Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: LUZ reached the top pressure at 29' (75.43).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 6 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sion SIO Home
6 matches
Luzern LUZ Away
Match Record
1
Wins
2
3
Draws
3
2
Losses
1
Goals
9
Goals Scored
9
9
Goals Conceded
9
0
Goal Difference
0
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-03T00:03:18+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 02, 2026, 02:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stade de Tourbillon
Capacity
16263
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Lukas Fähndrich
Bastien Lengacher
Venancius Antony
Jonathan Jaussi

Statistics

Possession
SIO
59%
LUZ
41%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 0
6 Big Chances Created 1
7 Shots 4
59 Dangerous attacks 44
59 Possession 41
3 Corners 2
13 Free kicks 7
1 Yellow Cards 0
0 Red Cards 1

Match Overview

80 Ball Safe 74
9 Goal Kicks 11
16 Goal Attempts 6
5 Substitutions 5
22 Throwins 17
3 Assists 0
0 Injuries 1
5 Dribble Attempts 17
2 Successful Dribbles 7
40 Successful Dribbles Percentage 41

Attacking

109 Attacks 70
4 Big Chances Missed 1

Possession

44 Long Passes 48
514 Passes 344
450 Successful Passes 263
88 Successful Passes Percentage 76
18 Key Passes 9
25 Successful Long Passes 17
57 Successful Long Passes Percentage 35

Defensive

3 Saves 4
15 Tackles 7
10 Interceptions 9

Build-up

19 Total Crosses 18
7 Accurate Crosses 7

Discipline

3 Offsides 0
7 Fouls 13

Lineup

Referee : Lukas Fähndrich

Starting XI ▼

1
Anthony Racioppi
Anthony Racioppi Goalkeeper
7.32
5
Noé Sow
Noé Sow Defender
6.94
14
Numa Lavanchy
Numa Lavanchy Defender
7.53
17
Jan Kronig
Jan Kronig Defender
6.98
20
Nias Hefti
Nias Hefti Defender
6.75
6
Marquinhos Cipriano
Marquinhos Cipriano
Defender78'
6.57
7
Ilyas Chouaref
Ilyas Chouaref Midfielder
6.92
37
Fodé Sylla
Fodé Sylla
Midfielder71'
6.63
8
Baltazar
Baltazar Midfielder
7.2
77
Donat Rrudhani
Donat Rrudhani Midfielder
7.94
19
Franck Surdez
Franck Surdez
Attacker63'
7.05
88
Ali Kabacalman
Ali Kabacalman (C) Midfielder
7.56
13
Winsley Boteli
Winsley Boteli Attacker
7.32
29
Théo Berdayes
Théo Berdayes
Attacker63'
7.46
33
Rilind Nivokazi
Rilind Nivokazi Attacker
6.27
9
Josias Lukembila
Josias Lukembila
Attacker63'
7.95
Referee : Lukas Fähndrich

Starting XI ▼

1
Simon Simoni
Simon Simoni Goalkeeper
5.95
5
Stefan Knezevic
Stefan Knezevic Defender
6.24
20
Pius Dorn
Pius Dorn (C) Defender
5.83
21
Loïc Lüthi
Loïc Lüthi Defender
6.25
13
Bung Hua Freimann
Bung Hua Freimann
Defender82'
6.47
22
Rúben Dantas Fernandes
Rúben Dantas Fernandes Defender
6.7
14
Andrejs Ciganiks
Andrejs Ciganiks
Defender76'
6.27
6
Leonardo Bertone
Leonardo Bertone Midfielder
6.2
10
Lucas Silva
Lucas Silva Midfielder
6.68
80
Mio Zimmermann
Mio Zimmermann
Midfielder58'
6.26
11
Matteo Di Giusto
Matteo Di Giusto Midfielder
7.06
24
Tyron Owusu
Tyron Owusu Midfielder
5.03
16
Oscar Kabwit
Oscar Kabwit Attacker
6.99
7
Aurelio Oehlers
Aurelio Oehlers
Attacker76'
6.73
71
Sascha Meyer
Sascha Meyer Attacker
6.52
27
Lars Villiger
Lars Villiger
Attacker58'
6.31

Events

2ND-HALF
82'
Event
Bung Hua Freimann → Loïc Lüthi
10th Substitution
Event
Marquinhos Cipriano → Nias Hefti
9th Substitution
78'
Event
Josias Lukembila
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
77'
76'
Event
Andrejs Ciganiks → Rúben Dantas Fernandes
7th Substitution
76'
Event
Aurelio Oehlers → Oscar Kabwit
8th Substitution
Event
Fodé Sylla → Ilyas Chouaref
6th Substitution
71'
Event
Théo Berdayes
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
70'
Event
Numa Lavanchy
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
67'
Event
Théo Berdayes → Winsley Boteli
3rd Substitution
63'
Event
Josias Lukembila → Rilind Nivokazi
4th Substitution
63'
Event
Franck Surdez → Donat Rrudhani
5th Substitution
63'
58'
Event
Lars Villiger → Sascha Meyer
1st Substitution
58'
Event
Mio Zimmermann → Lucas Silva
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
Event
Donat Rrudhani
Left foot shot / 1st Goal
9'
3'
Event
Tyron Owusu
Foul / 1st Redcard
2'
Event
Tyron Owusu
Card adjusted

Match Commentary

87
Attempt Attempt
Mio Zimmermann takes a shot with his right foot, but it's blocked.
86
Attempt Attempt
Lars Villiger takes a shot with his head, but it is saved.
82
Update Update
On comes Bung Hua Freimann, and off goes Loic Luthi.
82
Attempt Attempt
Jan Kronig takes a left-footed shot but misses.
78
Substitution Substitution
Marquinhos Cipriano is substituted off for Nias Hefti.
77
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Josias Lukembila with his left foot results in a goal.
77
Attempt Attempt
Matteo Di Giusto takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
77
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Josias Lukembila scores to make it 3-0, assisted by Franck Surdez.
76
Update Update
Aurelio Oehlers is on, and Oscar Tshikomb is off.
76
Update Update
Andrejs Ciganiks is on, and Ruben Dantas is off.
71
Substitution Substitution
Fode Sylla is substituted off for Ylyas Chouaref.
70
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot on goal! Theo Berdayes takes a right-footed shot.
70
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Theo Berdayes scores, making it 2-0.
67
Attempt Attempt
Ylyas Chouaref's right-footed shot is blocked.
67
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Numa Lavanchy receives a yellow card.
66
Attempt Attempt
Lars Villiger takes a shot, but it is blocked.
66
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
63
Update Update
Franck Surdez comes on for Donat Rrudhani.
63
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Theo Berdayes is replaced by Winsley Boteli.
63
Update Update
Josias Lukembila is on, and Rilind Nivokazi is off.
60
Attempt Attempt
Winsley Boteli takes a left-footed shot but misses.
58
Update Update
Lars Villiger comes on for Sascha Meyer.
58
Update Update
On Mio Zimmermann, off Lucas Manuel Silva Ferreira.
56
Attempt Attempt
Winsley Boteli takes a right-footed shot but misses.
50
Attempt Attempt
Winsley Boteli takes a right-footed shot but misses.
50
Attempt Attempt
Winsley Boteli takes a right-footed shot but misses.
50
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
47
Attempt Attempt
Oscar Tshikomb takes a left-footed shot, but it misses the target.
43
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Oscar Tshikomb with his right foot, but it misses the target.
43
Attempt Attempt
Shot by Oscar Tshikomb with his right foot, but it missed the target.
32
Attempt Attempt
Oscar Tshikomb takes a right-footed shot but misses.
32
Attempt Attempt
Noe Sow takes a shot with his head, but it misses the target.
32
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
30
Attempt Attempt
Donat Rrudhani takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
30
Attempt Attempt
Rilind Nivokazi takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
28
Attempt Attempt
Oscar Tshikomb takes a right-footed shot, but it's blocked.
28
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
21
Attempt Attempt
Donat Rrudhani takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
18
Attempt Attempt
Matteo Di Giusto takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
17
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
15
Attempt Attempt
Ruben Dantas takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
14
Attempt Attempt
Sascha Meyer takes a right-footed shot but misses.
13
Attempt Attempt
Winsley Boteli's left-footed shot is saved.
11
Attempt Attempt
Winsley Boteli takes a right-footed shot but misses.
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot by Donat Rrudhani with his left foot results in a goal.
9
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Donat Rrudhani scores with a left-footed shot.
7
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 1-0.
6
Attempt Attempt
Rilind Nivokazi attempts a header but misses the shot.
3
Red Card Red Card Important
Red card shown to Tyron Owusu.
2
Update Update
VAR decision results in a card change for Tyron Owusu.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Lukas Fahndrich.

CONCLUSION

Sion maintained a structured approach throughout the fixture against Luzern, converting their possession advantage and xG superiority into a 3-0 result. The halftime lead of 1-0 provided a platform that was extended after the away side received a red card. This event contributed to adjustments in the second half that aligned with the overall xG profile. Sion's performance remained consistent with their designation as the stronger team. The absence of red cards for the home side supported their control of the game. Possession metrics of 59 percent to 41 percent reflected the balance of play. The outcome demonstrated alignment across multiple analytical dimensions without deviation from the established patterns.