Young Boys vs Sion preview

Switzerland flag 2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland
Stadion Wankdorf (Bern) Sun, 26 Jul - 12:00 PM
Super League
Young BoysYBO
4 2
SionSIO
Full Time Sun, 26 Jul 12:00 PM
Round 1 Regular Season
Lewin Blum - 22'
Samuel Essende - 66', 73' (P)
Goal
|
Goal
Jan Kronig - 45+1'

CONTEXT

Young Boys defeated Sion by a score of 4-2 in their encounter. The halftime score was 2-1 to the home team. Sion controlled more of the ball with 58 percent possession while Young Boys had 42 percent. However Young Boys generated an expected goals value of 2.28 against Sion's 1.89. This xG differential of 0.39 reflected the slight edge held by the home side. The result proved consistent with the expected goals as Young Boys claimed the victory. No red cards were shown during the game which avoided any potential distortions. The structural deviation reached a significant level of 100 percent attributed to Young Boys. Efficiency remained in line with the overall performance metrics. The match outcome aligned well with pre match expectations and market alignment was confirmed as true.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Young Boys exhibited a significant deviation of 100 percent in the match outcome.
  • Efficiency shift: The efficiency shift was in line with expectations for both teams.
  • xG alignment: The match outcome aligned with the expected goals as Young Boys had 2.28 xG compared to Sion's 1.89.
  • Market alignment: The result was aligned with the pre-match market indicators.
  • xG expectations: Young Boys posted 2.28 xG while Sion recorded 1.89 xG in line with the 0.39 differential.
  • Event impact: No major events altered the flow beyond the goals scored in the 4-2 result.
  • Red card distortion: The absence of red cards meant no distortion from disciplinary actions occurred.
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
S. Küng
S. Küng
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. Lötscher
N. Lötscher
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. Berchier
L. Berchier
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
Young Boys G. Seoane
G. Seoane
VS
Sion D. Tholot
D. Tholot
1.53
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.82
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Sion Rank: 67 D
Thun Rank: 66 W
Basel Rank: 64 W
Lugano Rank: 69 L
St. Gallen Rank: 70 L
Servette Rank: 66 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Young Boys Rank: 68 D
Lugano Rank: 69 D
Thun Rank: 66 W
St. Gallen Rank: 70 W
Basel Rank: 64 W
Lausanne Sport Rank: 56 W
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 2 - 4
4

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
68.23
66.51
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Young Boys
Sion
Power Score
68.23
66.51
League Position
1
11
Global Rank
317
362

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Young Boys

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

Sion

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

Young Boys ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sion
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
51.19
37.33
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
37.33
51.19
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
Young Boys +1.40 Efficiency Index
vs
Sion -1.40 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Young Boys
Sion
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.

Young Boys
vs
Sion
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Young Boys Sion
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
65%
16%
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
1.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
-0.48 vs -0.30
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Young Boys Sion
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
16%
65%
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 1.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
-0.30 vs -0.48
Young Boys
Sion
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.

–
Young Boys
vs
Sion
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Young Boys Sion
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
Young Boys 0.38
Sion 0.36
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Young Boys Sion
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
Young Boys 0.04
Sion 0.08
Young Boys
Sion
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 25'.
  • YBO started the game with stronger pressure.
YBO Pressure SIO Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: YBO reached the top pressure at 25' (100.00).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

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

Young Boys YBO Home
7 matches
Sion SIO Away
Match Record
1
Wins
4
2
Draws
2
4
Losses
1
Goals
11
Goals Scored
14
14
Goals Conceded
11
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
2.87
xG
1.71
1.71
xGA
2.87

Data last updated: 2026-07-27T00:02:34+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-4-1-1
Match Formation 4-4-1-1
Pitch

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition
2026/2027 Super League, Switzerland · Round 1 · Regular Season
Stadium
Stadion Wankdorf (Bern)
Capacity
32000
Pitch Surface
N/A
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Lukas Fähndrich
Susann Küng
Noël Lötscher
Logan Berchier

Statistics

Possession
YBO
45%
SIO
55%

Top Statistics

4 Goals 2
4 Big Chances Created 3
6 Shots 7
50 Dangerous attacks 53
42 Possession 58
6 Corners 4
8 Free kicks 18
1 Yellow Cards 2

Match Overview

75 Ball Safe 86
1 Penalties 0
7 Goal Kicks 5
12 Goal Attempts 14
5 Substitutions 5
18 Throwins 22
0 Hit Woodwork 1
2 Assists 2
20 Dribble Attempts 9
11 Successful Dribbles 7
55 Successful Dribbles Percentage 78

Attacking

87 Attacks 80
2 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

48 Long Passes 38
326 Passes 457
264 Successful Passes 399
81 Successful Passes Percentage 87
15 Key Passes 15
27 Successful Long Passes 18
56 Successful Long Passes Percentage 47

Defensive

3 Saves 5
20 Tackles 15
9 Interceptions 5

Build-up

19 Total Crosses 30
7 Accurate Crosses 10

Discipline

1 Offsides 1
18 Fouls 9

Lineup

Referee : Lukas Fähndrich

Starting XI ▼

18
Joël Mall
Joël Mall Goalkeeper
6.89
15
Cédric Zesiger
Cédric Zesiger (C) Defender
7.26
27
Lewin Blum
Lewin Blum Defender
7.28
22
Isaac Schmidt
Isaac Schmidt
Defender77'
6.43
30
Sandro Lauper
Sandro Lauper Defender
6.88
33
Stefan Bukinac
Stefan Bukinac Defender
6.57
3
Jaouen Hadjam
Jaouen Hadjam
Defender57'
6.26
6
Edimilson Fernandes
Edimilson Fernandes Midfielder
6.93
7
Alan Virginius
Alan Virginius Midfielder
6.64
29
Kastriot Imeri
Kastriot Imeri
Midfielder25'
7.53
8
Armin Gigovic
Armin Gigovic Midfielder
6.63
13
Dominik Pech
Dominik Pech
Midfielder57'
6.66
11
Joël Monteiro
Joël Monteiro Midfielder
7.09
23
Loris Benito
Loris Benito
Defender77'
6.54
10
Alvyn Sanches
Alvyn Sanches Attacker
7.67
99
Samuel Essende
Samuel Essende Attacker
2
9.11
Referee : Lukas Fähndrich

Starting XI ▼

1
Anthony Racioppi
Anthony Racioppi Goalkeeper
6.83
5
Noé Sow
Noé Sow Defender
5.62
14
Numa Lavanchy
Numa Lavanchy Defender
6.1
17
Jan Kronig
Jan Kronig Defender
6.94
20
Nias Hefti
Nias Hefti Defender
5.97
7
Ilyas Chouaref
Ilyas Chouaref Midfielder
7.28
33
Rilind Nivokazi
Rilind Nivokazi
Attacker74'
6.29
8
Baltazar
Baltazar Midfielder
7.38
21
Liam Chipperfield
Liam Chipperfield Midfielder
6.54
37
Fodé Sylla
Fodé Sylla
Midfielder46'
6.83
88
Ali Kabacalman
Ali Kabacalman (C) Midfielder
6.58
77
Donat Rrudhani
Donat Rrudhani
Midfielder75'
6.95
9
Josias Lukembila
Josias Lukembila Attacker
5.97
13
Winsley Boteli
Winsley Boteli
Attacker46'
7.43
29
Théo Berdayes
Théo Berdayes Attacker
7
19
Franck Surdez
Franck Surdez
Attacker46'
6.95

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Loris Benito → Joël Monteiro
9th Substitution
77'
Event
Isaac Schmidt → Lewin Blum
10th Substitution
77'
75'
Event
Donat Rrudhani → Ali Kabacalman 
8th Substitution
74'
Event
Rilind Nivokazi → Ilyas Chouaref
7th Substitution
Event
Samuel Essende
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
73'
71'
Event
Noé Sow
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
Event
Samuel Essende
Header / 5th Goal
66'
Event
Jaouen Hadjam → Stefan Bukinac
5th Substitution
57'
Event
Dominik Pech → Armin Gigovic
6th Substitution
57'
56'
Event
Winsley Boteli
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
46'
Event
Winsley Boteli → Josias Lukembila
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Franck Surdez → Théo Berdayes
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Fodé Sylla → Liam Chipperfield
4th Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+1'
Event
Jan Kronig
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
43'
Event
Ali Kabacalman 
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Alvyn Sanches
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
40'
Event
Kastriot Imeri → Alan Virginius
1st Substitution
25'
Event
Lewin Blum
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
22'
Event
Lewin Blum
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
8'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Franck Surdez Right Footed Shot Missed
88
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Winsley Boteli Left Footed Shot Blocked
87
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Winsley Boteli Left Footed Shot Saved
83
Corner Corner
Corner
81
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Winsley Boteli Right Footed Shot Blocked
79
Corner Corner
Corner
79
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Rilind Nivokazi Right Footed Shot Saved
77
Update Update
On Isaac Schmidt，Off Lewin Blum
77
Update Update
On Loris Benito，Off Joel Almada Monteiro
75
Update Update
On Donat Rrudhani，Off Ali Kabacalman
74
Update Update
On Rilind Nivokazi，Off Ylyas Chouaref
73
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Samuel Essende Right Footed Shot Goal
73
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Penalty - Samuel Essende 4-2
71
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Noe Sow
71
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Edimilson Fernandes Right Footed Shot Saved
70
Corner Corner
Corner
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Samuel Essende Head Shot Goal
66
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Samuel Essende 3-2，Assist：Kastriot Imeri
66
Corner Corner
Corner
65
Corner Corner
Corner
65
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Kastriot Imeri Right Footed Shot Blocked
61
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Franck Surdez Right Footed Shot Blocked
60
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Dominik Pech Right Footed Shot Missed
58
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Joel Almada Monteiro Right Footed Shot Saved
57
Update Update
On Jaouen Hadjam，Off Stefan Bukinac
57
Update Update
On Dominik Pech，Off Armin Gigovic
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Winsley Boteli Right Footed Shot Goal
56
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Winsley Boteli 2-2
47
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Fode Sylla Right Footed Shot Missed
46
Update Update
On Winsley Boteli，Off Josias Lukembila
46
Update Update
On Fode Sylla，Off Liam Chipperfield
46
Update Update
On Franck Surdez，Off Theo Berdayes
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Noe Sow Right Footed Shot Blocked
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Nias Hefti Left Footed Shot Blocked
45
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Baltazar Head Shot Post
45
Corner Corner
Corner
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Jan Kronig Left Footed Shot Goal
45
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Jan Kronig 2-1，Assist：Baltazar
43
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Ali Kabacalman
40
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Alvyn Sanches Left Footed Shot Goal
40
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Alvyn Sanches 2-0
39
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Baltazar Left Footed Shot Saved
39
Corner Corner
Corner
38
Corner Corner
Corner
37
Corner Corner
Corner
35
Corner Corner
Corner
34
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Joel Almada Monteiro Right Footed Shot Saved
31
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Theo Berdayes Right Footed Shot Missed
31
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Sandro Lauper Left Footed Shot Missed
26
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Theo Berdayes Right Footed Shot Missed
25
Update Update
On Kastriot Imeri，Off Alan Virginius
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Lewin Blum Right Footed Shot Goal
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Shot - Lewin Blum Right Footed Shot Goal
22
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Cedric Zesiger Left Footed Shot Saved
22
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal - Lewin Blum 1-0
22
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alvyn Sanches Left Footed Shot Blocked
22
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Samuel Essende Head Shot Missed
22
Corner Corner
Corner
20
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Lewin Blum Right Footed Shot Missed
18
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ylyas Chouaref Right Footed Shot Missed
13
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Theo Berdayes Right Footed Shot Saved
12
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alan Virginius Head Shot Missed
9
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Edimilson Fernandes Right Footed Shot Blocked
9
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Ylyas Chouaref Right Footed Shot Missed
8
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Yellow Card - Lewin Blum
6
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Joel Almada Monteiro Right Footed Shot Missed
1
Attempt Attempt
Shot - Alvyn Sanches Left Footed Shot Saved
1
Update Update
Kick-off! Referee：Lukas Fahndrich

CONCLUSION

Final score detail: Young Boys 4-2 Sion. 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.