Young Boys vs Sion Prediction, Preview and Stats

Switzerland flag 2025/2026 Super League, Switzerland
Stadion Wankdorf (Bern) Sun, 17 May - 2:30 PM
Super League
Young Boys YBO
3 – 3
Sion SIO
Full Time Sun, 17 May 2:30 PM
Round 38 Championship Round
Alan Virginius - 65'
Samuel Essende - 49'
Dominik Pech - 24'
Goal
|
Goal
Liam Chipperfield - 90'
Winsley Boteli - 59'
Donat Rrudhani - 8' (P)

CONTEXT

Young Boys hosted Sion in a captivating Swiss league encounter that ultimately finished level at 3-3. The first half saw both sides trade blows to reach a 1-1 scoreline at the break, setting the stage for an intense second period. Young Boys controlled slightly more of the ball with 53 percent possession, yet Sion proved resilient and dangerous on the counter. Although Sion entered as the stronger side, the draw highlighted the competitive balance between the two teams. A moderate structural deviation of 12.1 percent was observed in favor of the visitors. With no dismissals occurring, the match maintained its intensity from start to finish. The absence of expected goals data limited deeper analysis, but the final scoreline accurately captured the ebb and flow of the game. Both teams demonstrated attacking intent, leading to a high-scoring affair that entertained fans throughout.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Structural deviation indicated a moderate 12.1 percent shift associated with Sion.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with pre-match assessments for both teams.
  • xG alignment: xG alignment remained undetermined given the null values for expected goals.
  • Market alignment: Market alignment held true according to the available indicators.
  • xG expectations: xG expectations could not be evaluated due to missing data points.
  • Event impact: Event impact centered on the even 1-1 halftime score evolving into a 3-3 draw.
  • Red card distortion: Red card distortion played no role as both teams finished with eleven players.
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

Match referee

F. San

Switzerland 25 matches in sample
Avg. cards 0.12
Fouls / match 0.52
Yellow cards / match 0.12
Red cards / match 0
Penalties / match 0

Other match officials

S. De Almeida

1st Assistant

Switzerland

M. Bürgi

2nd Assistant

Switzerland

M. Odiet

4th Official

Switzerland

League averages

Super League Based on last 100 matches

Fouls / match 23.58
Yellow cards / match 4.43
Red cards / match 0.26
Penalties / match 0.48
Young Boys G. Seoane
G. Seoane
VS
Sion D. Tholot
D. Tholot
1.33
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.79
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Thun Rank: 63 W
Basel Rank: 64 W
Lugano Rank: 65 L
St. Gallen Rank: 64 L
Servette Rank: 64 D
Basel Rank: 61 D
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
2.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lugano Rank: 65 D
Thun Rank: 64 W
St. Gallen Rank: 65 W
Basel Rank: 63 W
Lausanne Sport Rank: 53 W
Grasshopper Rank: 50 W
48
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
48 - 11 - 15
15

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Young Boys
7.17%
Draw
87.93%
Away Sion
4.91%

Movement

Changes since opening
Young Boys
-2.2%
Draw
+3.54%
Sion
-1.33%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
64.28
64.74
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Young Boys
Sion
Power Score
64.28
64.74
League Position
6
5
Global Rank
347
332

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 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.

Young Boys ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy 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.
—
—
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.
— vs —
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.
—
—
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).
— vs —
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
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 0.00
Sion 0.00
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 0.00
Sion 0.00
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 71'.
  • SIO started the game with stronger pressure.
YBO Pressure SIO Pressure
⚡
Pressure Index: YBO reached the top pressure at 71' (94.95).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 74 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Young Boys YBO Home
74 matches
Sion SIO Away
Match Record
48
Wins
15
11
Draws
11
15
Losses
48
Goals
134
Goals Scored
80
80
Goals Conceded
134
+54
Goal Difference
-54

Data last updated: 2026-05-17T14:15:43+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Pitch
M. Keller
Switzerland
1 M. Keller
S. Janko
Gambia
17 S. Janko
G. Wüthrich
Substitution
Switzerland
5 G. Wüthrich
S. Lauper
Switzerland
30 S. Lauper
J. Hadjam
Substitution
Algeria
3 J. Hadjam
D. Pech
Czech Republic
13 D. Pech
A. Gigovic
Sweden
37 A. Gigovic
C. Fassnacht
Switzerland
16 C. Fassnacht
J. Monteiro
Substitution
Portugal
77 J. Monteiro
A. Virginius
Substitution
France
7 A. Virginius
S. Essende
Substitution
France
99 S. Essende
Pitch
A. Racioppi
Switzerland
1 A. Racioppi
D. Rrudhani
Kosovo
77 D. Rrudhani
J. Kronig
Switzerland
17 J. Kronig
K. Hajrizi
Substitution
Kosovo
28 K. Hajrizi
N. Lavanchy
Switzerland
14 N. Lavanchy
B. Costa Rodrigues de Oliveira
Brazil
8 B. Costa Rodrigues de Oliveira
A. Kabacalman
Substitution
Switzerland
88 A. Kabacalman
J. Lukembila
Substitution
Switzerland
39 J. Lukembila
T. Berdayes
Substitution
Switzerland
29 T. Berdayes
I. Chouaref
France
7 I. Chouaref
R. Nivokazi
Substitution
Kosovo
33 R. Nivokazi

General Information

Date & Time :
May 17, 2026, 02:30 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Super League, Switzerland · Round 38 · Championship Round
Stadium :
Stadion Wankdorf (Bern)
Capacity :
32000
Pitch Surface :
N/A
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Fedayi San
Stéphane De Almeida
Mirco Bürgi
Maxime Odiet

Statistics

Possession
YBO
53%
SIO
47%

Top Statistics

3 Goals 3
5 Big Chances Created 1
17 Shots 10
55 Dangerous attacks 84
53 Possession 47
5 Corners 5
8 Free kicks 6
0 Yellow Cards 3

Match Overview

6 Goal Kicks 10
52 Successful Dribbles Percentage 30
21 Dribble Attempts 10
11 Successful Dribbles 3
16 Throwins 17
0 Penalties 1
6 Substitutions 5
2 Assists 2
12 Goal Attempts 10
77 Ball Safe 70
1 Injuries 0
2 Hit Woodwork 0

Attacking

82 Attacks 99
3 Big Chances Missed 0

Possession

63 Long Passes 50
62 Successful Long Passes Percentage 58
17 Key Passes 9
87 Successful Passes Percentage 84
408 Passes 367
354 Successful Passes 309
39 Successful Long Passes 29

Defensive

7 Interceptions 8
18 Tackles 15
5 Saves 4

Build-up

6 Accurate Crosses 9
21 Total Crosses 21

Discipline

7 Fouls 8
2 Offsides 0

Lineup

Referee : Fedayi San

Starting XI ▼

1
Marvin Keller
Marvin Keller Goalkeeper
6.84
3
Jaouen Hadjam
Jaouen Hadjam Defender
6.92
33
Stefan Bukinac
Stefan Bukinac
Defender70'
6.6
5
Gregory Wüthrich
Gregory Wüthrich Defender
6.85
4
Tanguy Zoukrou
Tanguy Zoukrou
Defender6'
6.65
17
Saidy Janko
Saidy Janko Defender
6.66
30
Sandro Lauper
Sandro Lauper Defender
6.93
7
Alan Virginius
Alan Virginius Midfielder
6.78
11
Ebrima Colley
Ebrima Colley
Attacker70'
6.78
13
Dominik Pech
Dominik Pech Midfielder
6.62
16
Christian Fassnacht
Christian Fassnacht Midfielder
7.11
37
Armin Gigovic
Armin Gigovic Midfielder
6.85
77
Joël Monteiro
Joël Monteiro Midfielder
6.72
10
Alvyn Sanches
Alvyn Sanches
Midfielder37'
7.44
99
Samuel Essende
Samuel Essende Attacker
7.07
29
Chris Bedia
Chris Bedia
Attacker70'
7.05
Referee : Fedayi San

Starting XI ▼

1
Anthony Racioppi
Anthony Racioppi Goalkeeper
7.12
14
Numa Lavanchy
Numa Lavanchy Defender
6.96
17
Jan Kronig
Jan Kronig Defender
6.88
28
Kreshnik Hajrizi
Kreshnik Hajrizi Defender
7.18
5
Noé Sow
Noé Sow
Defender58'
6.66
77
Donat Rrudhani
Donat Rrudhani Defender
6.91
7
Ilyas Chouaref
Ilyas Chouaref Midfielder
7.24
8
Baltazar
Baltazar Midfielder
6.98
29
Théo Berdayes
Théo Berdayes Midfielder
6.61
22
Adrien Llukes
Adrien Llukes
Midfielder70'
6.49
39
Josias Lukembila
Josias Lukembila Midfielder
6.74
21
Liam Chipperfield
Liam Chipperfield
Midfielder58'
6.8
88
Ali Kabacalman
Ali Kabacalman Midfielder
7.03
13
Winsley Boteli
Winsley Boteli
Attacker58'
6.74
33
Rilind Nivokazi
Rilind Nivokazi Attacker
6.96
19
Franck Surdez
Franck Surdez
Attacker58'
6.9

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Liam Chipperfield
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
90'
Event
Liam Chipperfield
Left foot shot / 5th Goal
Event
Chris Bedia → Samuel Essende
7th Substitution
70'
Event
Stefan Bukinac → Jaouen Hadjam
8th Substitution
70'
Event
Ebrima Colley → Alan Virginius
9th Substitution
70'
70'
Event
Adrien Llukes → Théo Berdayes
10th Substitution
Event
Alan Virginius
Right foot shot / 4th Goal
65'
60'
Event
Winsley Boteli
Goal awarded
59'
Event
Winsley Boteli
Right foot shot / 3rd Goal
58'
Event
Noé Sow → Kreshnik Hajrizi
5th Substitution
58'
Event
Franck Surdez → Rilind Nivokazi
6th Substitution
58'
Event
Winsley Boteli → Ali Kabacalman
4th Substitution
58'
Event
Liam Chipperfield → Josias Lukembila
3rd Substitution
Event
Samuel Essende
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
49'
1ST-HALF
Event
Alvyn Sanches → Joël Monteiro
2nd Substitution
37'
37'
Event
Baltazar
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
Dominik Pech
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
24'
16'
Event
Kreshnik Hajrizi
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
8'
Event
Donat Rrudhani
Left foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Tanguy Zoukrou → Gregory Wüthrich
1st Substitution
6'

Match Commentary

90
Attempt Attempt
Armin Gigovic takes a right-footed shot but misses.
90
Attempt Attempt
Liam Chipperfield takes a left-footed shot and scores.
89
Attempt Attempt
Winsley Boteli takes a right-footed shot but misses.
88
Attempt Attempt
Adrien Llukes takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
82
Attempt Attempt
Ebrima Colley's right-footed shot is saved.
78
Attempt Attempt
Ebrima Colley's right-footed shot is saved.
74
Attempt Attempt
Armin Gigovic takes a left-footed shot but misses.
70
Update Update
Stefan Bukinac comes on for Jaouen Hadjam.
70
Update Update
Ebrima Colley is on, and Alan Virginius is off.
70
Update Update
Chris Vianney Bedia replaces Samuel Essende.
70
Substitution Substitution
Substitution: Stefan Bukinac comes on for Jaouen Hadjam.
65
GOAL! GOAL! Important
Goal! Alan Virginius scores, making it 3-2.
65
Attempt Attempt
Alan Virginius scores with a right-footed shot.
64
Attempt Attempt
Christian Fassnacht takes a shot with his head but misses.
63
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Essende's header is saved.
60
Update Update
The VAR decision confirms that the goal is awarded to Winsley Boteli.
59
Update Update
Franck Surdez replaces Rilind Nivokazi.
59
Substitution Substitution
Noe Sow is substituted for Kreshnik Hajrizi.
59
Update Update
Liam Chipperfield comes on for Josias Lukembila.
59
Update Update
Liam Chipperfield replaces Josias Lukembila.
59
Attempt Attempt
Winsley Boteli takes a right-footed shot and scores.
56
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Essende takes a left-footed shot but misses.
53
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Essende takes a right-footed shot that hits the post.
50
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Essende scores with a left-footed shot.
49
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Essende scores with a left-footed shot.
47
Attempt Attempt
Alan Virginius takes a right-footed shot but misses.
47
Attempt Attempt
Alvyn Sanches takes a right-footed shot, but it is blocked.
45
Attempt Attempt
Baltazar's header is saved.
44
Attempt Attempt
Alvyn Sanches attempts a header but misses the shot.
42
Attempt Attempt
Ali Kabacalman takes a left-footed shot, but it's saved.
42
Attempt Attempt
Rilind Nivokazi attempted a header but missed the shot.
40
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Essende takes a right-footed shot but misses.
39
Update Update
Alvyn Sanches comes on for Joel Almada Monteiro.
38
Attempt Attempt
Samuel Essende takes a right-footed shot, but it's saved.
35
Attempt Attempt
Tanguy Zoukrou takes a right-footed shot but misses.
29
Attempt Attempt
Théo Berdayes takes a right-footed shot, but it is saved.
25
Attempt Attempt
Josias Lukembila's left-footed shot is saved.
24
Attempt Attempt
Dominik Pech scores with a right-footed shot.
24
Attempt Attempt
Dominik Pech takes a shot with his right foot and scores.
17
Attempt Attempt
Armin Gigovic's right-footed shot is blocked.
17
Attempt Attempt
Armin Gigovic's right-footed shot is blocked.
17
Attempt Attempt
Sandro Lauper's right-footed shot is blocked.
16
Yellow Card Yellow Card Important
Kreshnik Hajrizi receives a yellow card.
11
Attempt Attempt
Rilind Nivokazi takes a left-footed shot, but it is saved.
8
Attempt Attempt
Donat Rrudhani takes a left-footed shot and scores.
6
Update Update
Tanguy Zoukrou is on, and Gregory Wuthrich is off.

CONCLUSION

In conclusion, the 3-3 draw between Young Boys and Sion served as a testament to the unpredictability and excitement inherent in football. From an even start at halftime, the teams battled fiercely, with possession edges failing to translate into a decisive advantage for the home side. Sion's status as the stronger team did not prevent them from sharing the spoils in this high-scoring draw. The moderate deviation noted did not distort the overall fairness of the result. Efficiency remained consistent with pre-match views, and the lack of red cards ensured a complete tactical battle. This outcome underscores how matches can defy initial expectations while still aligning with broader market signals. Fans witnessed a spectacle filled with goals and drama, leaving both sides with valuable points in their respective campaigns. The game exemplified the spirit of competition in the league.

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