Thun vs Young Boys preview

Switzerland flag 2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland
Stockhorn Arena Sat, 1 Aug - 6:30 PM
Super League
ThunTHU
0 6
Young BoysYBO
Full Time Sat, 1 Aug 6:30 PM
Round 2 Regular Season
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Goal
Lewin Blum - 24'
Samuel Essende - 55' (P), 90'

CONTEXT

Young Boys delivered a commanding performance in their away fixture against Thun, culminating in a 0-6 victory. From the outset Young Boys asserted dominance leading 0-3 at the halftime interval. Thun managed 40 percent possession but struggled to create meaningful opportunities registering only 0.58 in expected goals. In contrast Young Boys capitalized on their 60 percent possession with 3.61 expected goals showcasing superior attacking efficiency. The absence of red cards ensured a fair contest throughout allowing the stronger side to prevail as anticipated. The significant deviation highlighted Young Boys ability to outperform projections substantially. This result underscores the disparity in team quality between the two sides.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Thun 0-6 Young Boys. Young Boys showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift remained in line with the stronger team profile.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome proved consistent with the expected goals data.
  • Market alignment: The result stayed aligned with pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Young Boys generated 3.61 expected goals exceeding Thun by 3.03.
  • Event impact: No disruptive events altered the match trajectory beyond the scoreline.
  • Red card distortion: Zero red cards were shown producing no distortion to game dynamics.
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
U. Schnyder
U. Schnyder
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. Zürcher
B. Zürcher
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. Huwiler
D. Huwiler
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
L. Mauricio
L. Mauricio
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
Thun G. Privitelli
G. Privitelli
VS
Young Boys G. Seoane
G. Seoane
1.78
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.61
0.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Luzern Rank: 63 W
St. Gallen Rank: 71 D
Young Boys Rank: 71 L
Sion Rank: 69 L
Basel Rank: 65 L
Lugano Rank: 71 L
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sion Rank: 68 W
Sion Rank: 69 D
Thun Rank: 67 W
Basel Rank: 65 W
Lugano Rank: 71 L
St. Gallen Rank: 71 L
2
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
2 - 0 - 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.
66.63
71.09
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Thun
Young Boys
Power Score
66.63
71.09
League Position
7
1
Global Rank
405
276

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
Thun — Opponent-weighted form score
Young Boys — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Thun Young Boys

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Thun

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

Young Boys

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

Thun ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Young Boys
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
30.38
39.58
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
39.58
30.38
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
Thun -0.93 Efficiency Index
vs
Young Boys +0.93 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Thun
Young Boys
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.

Thun
vs
Young Boys
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Thun Young Boys
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
32%
39%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.18 vs -0.40
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Thun Young Boys
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
39%
32%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.40 vs -0.18
Thun
Young Boys
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.

–
Thun
vs
Young Boys
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Thun Young Boys
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
Thun 0.23
Young Boys 0.38
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Thun Young Boys
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
Thun 0.11
Young Boys 0.00
Thun
Young Boys
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • YBO had peak pressure around 55'.
  • THU started the game with stronger pressure.
THU Pressure YBO Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: YBO reached the top pressure at 55' (68.71).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 4 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Thun THU Home
4 matches
Young Boys YBO Away
Match Record
2
Wins
2
0
Draws
0
2
Losses
2
Goals
11
Goals Scored
14
14
Goals Conceded
11
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-08-02T00:04:16+00:00

STARTING XI

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

General Information

Date & Time
Aug 01, 2026, 06:30 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland · Round 2 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stockhorn Arena
Capacity
10398
Pitch Surface
Artificial turf
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Urs Schnyder
Benjamin Zürcher
David Huwiler
Laura Mauricio

Statistics

Possession
THU
41%
YBO
59%

Top Statistics

0 Goals 6
7 Shots 7
43 Dangerous attacks 55
40 Possession 60
4 Corners 5
15 Free kicks 14
1 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

67 Ball Safe 67
0 Penalties 1
5 Goal Attempts 15
5 Substitutions 5
22 Throwins 14
0 Hit Woodwork 1
0 Assists 4
0 Injuries 1
7 Dribble Attempts 10

Attacking

76 Attacks 91

Possession

21 Long Passes 24
309 Passes 474
225 Successful Passes 393
73 Successful Passes Percentage 83
7 Key Passes 19

Defensive

9 Saves 3
7 Tackles 7
2 Interceptions 8

Build-up

13 Total Crosses 12

Discipline

0 Offsides 2
15 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : Urs Schnyder

Starting XI ▼

1
Niklas Steffen
Niklas Steffen Goalkeeper
6.73
5
Nicolas Bürgy
Nicolas Bürgy Defender
6.03
17
Ashvin Balaruban
Ashvin Balaruban Defender
5.98
27
Michael Heule
Michael Heule
Defender46'
6.08
19
Jan Bamert
Jan Bamert (C) Defender
5.75
37
Lucien Dähler
Lucien Dähler Defender
5.88
8
Fabio Saiz
Fabio Saiz Midfielder
6.32
16
Justin Roth
Justin Roth Midfielder
5.98
13
Nassim Zoukit
Nassim Zoukit
Midfielder73'
6.37
21
Dorian Derbaci
Dorian Derbaci Midfielder
6.23
78
Valmir Matoshi
Valmir Matoshi
Midfielder46'
6.39
70
Nils Reichmuth
Nils Reichmuth Midfielder
6.05
30
Nico Maier
Nico Maier
Midfielder46'
6.73
11
Layton Stewart
Layton Stewart Attacker
6.82
96
Brighton Labeau
Brighton Labeau Attacker
6.67
33
Marc Gutbub
Marc Gutbub
Attacker63'
6.75
Referee : Urs Schnyder

Starting XI ▼

1
Marvin Keller
Marvin Keller Goalkeeper
7.19
3
Jaouen Hadjam
Jaouen Hadjam Defender
7.01
33
Stefan Bukinac
Stefan Bukinac
Defender66'
7.04
5
Gregory Wüthrich
Gregory Wüthrich Defender
6.55
30
Sandro Lauper
Sandro Lauper
Midfielder60'
6.77
15
Cédric Zesiger
Cédric Zesiger (C) Defender
6.99
23
Loris Benito
Loris Benito
Defender76'
6.49
27
Lewin Blum
Lewin Blum Defender
7.9
22
Isaac Schmidt
Isaac Schmidt
Defender66'
6.55
6
Edimilson Fernandes
Edimilson Fernandes Midfielder
7.62
8
Armin Gigovic
Armin Gigovic Midfielder
6.86
10
Alvyn Sanches
Alvyn Sanches Midfielder
7.85
11
Joël Monteiro
Joël Monteiro Midfielder
6.97
13
Dominik Pech
Dominik Pech
Midfielder60'
6.93
29
Kastriot Imeri
Kastriot Imeri Midfielder
8.14
99
Samuel Essende
Samuel Essende Attacker
2
9.68

Events

2ND-HALF
90'
Event
Samuel Essende
Field Goal / 5th Goal
76'
Event
Loris Benito → Cédric Zesiger
10th Substitution
Event
Nassim Zoukit → Justin Roth
9th Substitution
73'
68'
Event
Kastriot Imeri
Field Goal / 4th Goal
66'
Event
Stefan Bukinac → Jaouen Hadjam
7th Substitution
66'
Event
Isaac Schmidt → Lewin Blum
8th Substitution
Event
Marc Gutbub → Brighton Labeau
6th Substitution
63'
60'
Event
Sandro Lauper → Gregory Wüthrich
4th Substitution
60'
Event
Dominik Pech → Joël Monteiro
5th Substitution
60'
Event
Samuel Essende
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
55'
Event
Samuel Essende
Penalty / 1st Penalty
Event
Nicolas Bürgy
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
53'
Event
Michael Heule → Ashvin Balaruban
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Nico Maier → Nils Reichmuth
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Valmir Matoshi → Dorian Derbaci
3rd Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
33'
Event
Edimilson Fernandes
Field Goal / 3rd Goal
24'
Event
Lewin Blum
Field Goal / 2nd Goal
10'
Event
Joël Monteiro
Field Goal / 1st Goal

Match Commentary

90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Samuel Essende Head Shot Goal
90
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Samuel Essende scores, making it 0-6, assisted by Stefan Bukinac.
87
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
86
Attempt Attempt
Layton Stewart takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
86
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Essende takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
83
Attempt Attempt
Alvyn Sanches takes a left-footed shot that hits the post.
80
Attempt Attempt
Marc Gutbub takes a right-footed shot but misses.
79
Attempt Attempt
Dominik Pech takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
79
Attempt Attempt
Nico Maier takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
76
Update Update
Loris Benito is on, and Cedric Zesiger is off.
75
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
73
Attempt Attempt
Marc Gutbub takes a right-footed shot but misses.
73
Update Update
Nassim Zoukit is on, and Justin Roth is off.
70
Attempt Attempt
Dominik Pech takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
69
Attempt Attempt
Fabio Saiz takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
68
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Kastriot Imeri with his left foot results in a goal.
68
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Kastriot Imeri scores, making it 0-5.
66
Update Update
Isaac Schmidt comes on for Lewin Blum.
66
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Stefan Bukinac comes on for Jaouen Hadjam.
65
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Essende takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
63
Attempt Attempt
Nico Maier takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
63
Substitution Substitution
Marc Gutbub is substituted off for Brighton Labeau.
61
Attempt Attempt
Nicolas Burgy takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
60
Update Update
Dominik Pech comes on for Joel Almada Monteiro.
60
Update Update
Sandro Lauper is on, and Gregory Wuthrich is off.
60
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Samuel Essende receives a yellow card.
59
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
58
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
57
Attempt Attempt
Brighton Labeau takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-4.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Samuel Essende takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
55
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-4.
53
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Nicolas Burgy receives a yellow card.
52
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Essende takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
47
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
46
Attempt Attempt
Alvyn Sanches takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
46
Update Update
Michael Heule is on, and Ashvin Balaruban is off.
46
Update Update
Valmir Matoshi is on, and Dorian Derbaci is off.
46
Substitution Substitution
Nico Maier is substituted off for Nils Reichmuth.
45
Attempt Attempt
Joel Almada Monteiro takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
45
Attempt Attempt
Joel Almada Monteiro takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
33
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Edimilson Fernandes takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
33
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! The score is now 0-3.
28
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Essende takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
26
Attempt Attempt
Kastriot Imeri takes a right-footed shot but misses.
24
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot! Lewin Blum scores with a right-footed shot.
24
Attempt Attempt
Alvyn Sanches takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
24
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Lewin Blum scores, making it 0-2.
23
Attempt Attempt
Joel Almada Monteiro takes a shot with his head, but it's saved.
21
Attempt Attempt
Edimilson Fernandes takes a left-footed shot but misses.
21
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
21
Attempt Attempt
Alvyn Sanches takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
19
Attempt Attempt
Brighton Labeau takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
14
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
14
Attempt Attempt
Jaouen Hadjam takes a left-footed shot, but it is blocked.
13
Attempt Attempt
Kastriot Imeri takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
10
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot from Joel Almada Monteiro with his left foot results in a goal.
10
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Joel Almada Monteiro scores to make it 1-0, assisted by Alvyn Sanches.
7
Attempt Attempt
Nils Reichmuth takes a left-footed shot but misses.
2
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
2
Corner Corner
Corner awarded.
1
Update Update
Kick-off! The referee is Urs Schnyder.

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Thun 0-6 Young Boys. Structural assessment: Young Boys 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.