Lausanne Sport vs Zürich Prediction, Preview and Stats

Switzerland flag 2025/2026 Super League, Switzerland
Stade de la Tuilière (Lausanne) Sat, 25 Apr - 4:00 PM
Super League
Lausanne Sport LAU
3 Winner 0
Zürich ZUR
Full Time Sat, 25 Apr 4:00 PM
Relegation Round
Jamie Roche - 40'
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji - 21'
Morgan Poaty - 7'
Goal
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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

  • Structural deviation: Structural deviation measured minimal at 2.4% favoring Lausanne Sport.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with expectations.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing xG data.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment confirmed as true.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations unevaluable without data.
  • Event impact: No events or second-half adjustments altered match flow.
  • 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

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
Lausanne Sport P. Zeidler
P. Zeidler
VS
Zürich D. Hediger
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)
Home Lausanne Sport
97.6%
Draw
1.91%
Away Zürich
0.49%

Team Power Ranking

i
What 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
-
-

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
Lausanne Sport — Opponent-weighted form score
Zürich — 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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vs

Lausanne Sport

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

Zürich

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.

Lausanne Sport ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ 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.
—
—
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.
— vs —
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.
—
—
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).
— vs —
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.

–
Lausanne Sport
vs
Zürich
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Lausanne Sport Zürich
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
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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. ↓ 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
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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
⚡
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
Pitch
K. Letica
Croatia
25 K. Letica
B. Soppy
France
2 B. Soppy
K. Mouanga
France
14 K. Mouanga
A. Sow
Switzerland
71 A. Sow
M. Poaty
Substitution
France
18 M. Poaty
O. Custodio Da Costa
Switzerland
10 O. Custodio Da Costa
J. Roche
Sweden
8 J. Roche
N. Beloko
Substitution
Switzerland
16 N. Beloko
N. Butler-Oyedeji
Substitution
England
11 N. Butler-Oyedeji
O. Janneh Susso
Substitution
Spain
78 O. Janneh Susso
A. Ajdini
Substitution
Kosovo
7 A. Ajdini
Pitch
Y. Brecher
Switzerland
25 Y. Brecher
S. Walker
Substitution
Switzerland
44 S. Walker
D. Vujevic
35 D. Vujevic
L. Kamberi
Switzerland
2 L. Kamberi
C. Tsawa
Switzerland
6 C. Tsawa
N. Palacio
Colombia
15 N. Palacio
V. Berisha
Substitution
Kosovo
23 V. Berisha
M. Phaeton
Substitution
Guadeloupe
10 M. Phaeton
P. Keny
Senegal
19 P. Keny
I. Neves Abreu Cavaleiro
Substitution
Angola
8 I. Neves Abreu Cavaleiro
J. Perea Mendoza
Substitution
Colombia
9 J. Perea Mendoza

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

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

Starting XI ▼

25
Karlo Letica
Karlo Letica Goalkeeper
6.86
2
Brandon Soppy
Brandon Soppy Defender
6.73
14
Kévin Mouanga
Kévin Mouanga Defender
7
18
Morgan Poaty
Morgan Poaty Defender
6.63
5
Dircssi Ngonzo
Dircssi Ngonzo
Defender81'
6.42
71
Karim Sow
Karim Sow Defender
6.78
8
Jamie Roche
Jamie Roche Midfielder
6.82
10
Olivier Custodio
Olivier Custodio Midfielder
7.07
16
Nicky Beloko
Nicky Beloko Midfielder
6.67
91
Florent Mollet
Florent Mollet
Midfielder55'
6.76
7
Alban Ajdini
Alban Ajdini Attacker
6.59
59
Oscar Renovales
Oscar Renovales
Attacker68'
11
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji Attacker
6.74
17
Seydou Traoré
Seydou Traoré
Attacker80'
6.76
78
Omar Janneh
Omar Janneh Attacker
7.14
9
Theo Bair
Theo Bair
Attacker55'
6.99
Referee : Marijan Drmic

Starting XI ▼

25
Yanick Brecher
Yanick Brecher Goalkeeper
6.82
2
Lindrit Kamberi
Lindrit Kamberi Defender
6.84
6
Cheveyo Tsawa
Cheveyo Tsawa Defender
6.88
35
David Vujevic
David Vujevic Defender
6.81
44
Sebastian Walker
Sebastian Walker Defender
6.49
27
Ilan Sauter
Ilan Sauter
Defender46'
6.68
8
Ivan Cavaleiro
Ivan Cavaleiro Midfielder
6.95
7
Bledian Krasniqi
Bledian Krasniqi
Midfielder69'
6.69
10
Matthias Phaëton
Matthias Phaëton Midfielder
7
29
Damienus Reverson
Damienus Reverson
Attacker46'
6.71
15
Nelson Palacio
Nelson Palacio Midfielder
6.79
19
Philippe Paulin Keny
Philippe Paulin Keny Midfielder
7.07
23
Valon Berisha
Valon Berisha Midfielder
6.87
3
Livano Comenencia
Livano Comenencia
Defender46'
6.61
9
Juan José Perea
Juan José Perea Attacker
6.53
38
Miguel Reichmuth
Miguel Reichmuth
Midfielder69'
6.68

Events

2ND-HALF
Event
Dircssi Ngonzo → Morgan Poaty
10th Substitution
81'
Event
Seydou Traoré → Nathan Butler-Oyedeji
9th Substitution
80'
Event
Theo Bair
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
80'
69'
Event
Miguel Reichmuth → Juan José Perea
8th Substitution
69'
Event
Bledian Krasniqi → Ivan Cavaleiro
7th Substitution
Event
Oscar Renovales → Alban Ajdini
6th Substitution
68'
Event
Theo Bair → Omar Janneh
4th Substitution
55'
Event
Florent Mollet → Nicky Beloko
5th Substitution
55'
46'
Event
Ilan Sauter → Sebastian Walker
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Livano Comenencia → Valon Berisha
1st Substitution
46'
Event
Damienus Reverson → Matthias Phaëton
2nd Substitution
1ST-HALF
45+1'
Event
Matthias Phaëton
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Jamie Roche
Left foot shot / 3rd Goal
40'
35'
Event
Philippe Paulin Keny
Argument / 1st Yellowcard
Event
Nathan Butler-Oyedeji
Right foot shot / 2nd Goal
21'
Event
Morgan Poaty
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.

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