Young Boys vs St. Gallen Prediction, Preview and Stats
2025/2026 Super League, Switzerland
Stadion Wankdorf (Bern) Sun, 26 Apr - 2:30 PM
Super League Young Boys YBO 
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St. Gallen St. Gallen Full Time Sun, 26 Apr 2:30 PM
Championship Round
Ebrima Colley - 81'
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Chima Okoroji - 90+2'
Lukas Görtler - 64' (P)
STANDINGS
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Promotion Promotion Playoffs Relegation
Data last checked: May 15
CONTEXT
In a pulsating Swiss Super League clash at Stadion Wankdorf, Young Boys fell 1-2 to St. Gallen despite dominating possession with 63% to the visitors' 37%. The first half finished 0-0, as both sides traded chances without breaking the deadlock, reflecting a tentative opening. St. Gallen, identified as the stronger team pre-match, unleashed their counter-attacking prowess in the second period, netting twice while Young Boys managed only a consolation goal. The home side's inability to convert pressure into goals proved costly, allowing St. Gallen to secure a hard-fought victory. No red cards disrupted play, and the game saw minimal structural deviation at 5.3%, with efficiency metrics holding steady. This result underscores St. Gallen's clinical finishing against a possession-heavy opponent, flipping the script on Young Boys' control. Second-half momentum shifted decisively, highlighting tactical discipline from the winners.
TL;DR
- Structural deviation: St. Gallen exhibited minimal structural deviation of 5.3% from expected patterns.
- Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with pre-match assessments for both teams.
- xG alignment: xG data unavailable prevents alignment assessment with final score.
- Market alignment: Match outcome fully aligned with pre-match market positioning.
- xG expectations: Insufficient xG data to evaluate fulfillment of performance expectations.
- Event impact: No second-half adjustments or key events altered match dynamics.
- Red card distortion: Absence of red cards produced zero distortion in game flow.
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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
G. Seoane
VS
E. Maaßen
1.42
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.7
1.5 i
Last 6 Opponents
Servette Rank: D
Basel Rank: D
Lugano Rank: D
Lausanne Sport Rank: W
Thun Rank: L
Luzern Rank: W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Luzern Rank: D
Zürich Rank: W
Sion Rank: D
Lugano Rank: D
Basel Rank: W
Thun Rank: D
44
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
44 - 18 - 11
11
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min) Young Boys0.19%
Draw
5.09%
St. Gallen94.72%
Movement
Changes since opening Young Boys-0.13%
Draw
-3.6%
St. Gallen+3.72%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
26.22 31.98 0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Young Boys St. GallenPower Score
26.22
31.98
League Position
6
2
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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Young Boys — Opponent-weighted form score
St. Gallen — Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Young Boys St. Gallen
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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Young Boys
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Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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St. Gallen
Left / Center / Right —
Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted
How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage
Young Boys ⚠ Proxyvs
⚠ Proxy St. Gallen
Attacking Efficiency Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
0.10
0.00
Defensive Efficiency Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
0.00
0.10
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)
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Young Boys +0.01 Efficiency Index
vs
St. Gallen -0.01 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Young Boys
St. Gallen
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 ⚠ Proxyvs
⚠ Proxy St. Gallen
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Young Boys St. Gallen Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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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.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Young Boys St. Gallen Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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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).
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Young Boys
St. Gallen
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.
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St. Gallen
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Young Boys St. Gallen Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
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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
Young Boys 0.00
St. Gallen 0.00
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Young Boys St. Gallen Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
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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
Young Boys 0.00
St. Gallen 0.00
Young Boys
St. Gallen
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- St. Gallen had peak pressure around 72'.
- YBO started the game with stronger pressure.
- Both teams' pressure dropped after the 30th minute.
YBO Pressure St. Gallen Pressure
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Pressure Index: St. Gallen reached the top pressure at 72' (81.65).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 73 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Young Boys YBO Home
73 matches
St. Gallen St. Gallen Away
Match Record 44
Wins
11
18
Draws
18
11
Losses
44
Goals 155
Goals Scored
91
91
Goals Conceded
155
+64
Goal Difference
-64
Data last updated: 2026-04-26T14:31:19+00:00
STARTING XI
Young Boys St. Gallen Match Formation 4-4-1-1
Match Formation 3-1-4-2
1 M. Keller
22 Y. Valery
5 G. Wüthrich
30 S. Lauper
J. Hadjam
#371'
33 S. Bukinac
E. Colley
#1165'
7 A. Virginius
6 E. Fernandes
D. Pech
#1377'
37 A. Gigovic
D. Males
#3977'
77 J. Monteiro
10 A. Antonio Sanches
S. Essende
#9971'
29 C. Bedia
1 L. Ati-Zigi
36 C. Okoroji
4 J. Stanic
3 C. Kleine-Bekel
10 L. Daschner
J. Ruiz
#7482'
66 N. Weibel
M. Stevanovic
#6446'
63 C. Konietzke
B. Fazliji
#2375'
16 L. Görtler
28 H. Vandermersch
N. Scherrer
#7089'
14 A. Balde
D. Besio
#6975'
18 A. Vogt
General Information
📅 Date & Time :
Apr 26, 2026, 02:30 PM
🏆 Competition :
2025/2026 Super League, Switzerland · Championship Round
🏟️ Stadium :
Stadion Wankdorf (Bern)
👥 Capacity :
32000
🌱 Pitch Surface :
N/A
🌤️ Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
🧑⚖️ Referees :
Marco Zürcher
Benjamin Zürcher
Hüseyin Sanli
Urs Schnyder
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Statistics
Possession
YBO
58%
St. Gallen
42%
Top Statistics
1 Goals 2
6 Big Chances Created 2
8 Shots 8
65 Dangerous attacks 54
63 Possession 37
8 Corners 4
13 Free kicks 21
2 Yellow Cards 3
Match Overview
0 Injuries 1
15 Goal Attempts 13
84 Ball Safe 72
8 Successful Dribbles 4
0 Hit Woodwork 1
35 Successful Dribbles Percentage 33
24 Throwins 18
12 Goal Kicks 8
23 Dribble Attempts 12
0 Penalties 1
5 Substitutions 5
Attacking
117 Attacks 99
5 Big Chances Missed 1
Possession
29 Successful Long Passes 24
419 Passes 241
46 Successful Long Passes Percentage 39
16 Key Passes 14
333 Successful Passes 159
79 Successful Passes Percentage 66
63 Long Passes 62
Defensive
5 Interceptions 8
18 Tackles 26
3 Saves 9
Build-up
12 Total Crosses 14
5 Accurate Crosses 7
Discipline
1 Offsides 1
22 Fouls 13
Lineup
Young Boys Referee : Urs Schnyder
Manager ▼
G. Seoane Coach
Starting XI ▼
1 Marvin Keller Goalkeeper
6.815 Gregory Wüthrich Defender
6.8422 Yan Valery Defender
6.8830 Sandro Lauper Defender
6.92
33 Stefan Bukinac Defender
6.593Jaouen Hadjam
6.97Defender71'
6 Edimilson Fernandes Midfielder
7.177 Alan Virginius Midfielder
6.7711Ebrima Colley
Attacker65'
37 Armin Gigovic Midfielder
6.8113Dominik Pech
6.6Midfielder77'
77 Joël Monteiro Midfielder
6.73
39Darian Males
6.84Midfielder77'
10 Alvyn Sanches Attacker
7.4629 Chris Bedia Attacker
7.199Samuel Essende
6.99Attacker71'
Substitutes ▼
11Ebrima Colley
Attacker65'
99Samuel Essende
6.99Attacker71'
3Jaouen Hadjam
6.97Defender71'
13Dominik Pech
6.6Midfielder77'
39Darian Males
6.84Midfielder77'
Bench ▼
12
Heinz Lindner Goalkeeper
7.914
Tanguy Zoukrou Defender
6.6517
Saidy Janko Defender
6.6745
Rayan Raveloson Midfielder
6.62 St. Gallen Referee : Urs Schnyder
Manager ▼
E. Maaßen Coach
Starting XI ▼
1 Lawrence Ati Zigi Goalkeeper
6.983 Colin Kleine-Bekel Defender
6.554 Jozo Stanic Defender
7.03
36 Chima Okoroji Defender
10 Lukas Daschner Midfielder
6.86
16 Lukas Görtler Midfielder
23Betim Fazliji
Midfielder75'
6.57
28 Hugo Vandermersch Midfielder
6.7363 Corsin Konietzke Midfielder
6.6164Mihailo Stevanovic
6.61Midfielder46'
66 Nino Weibel Midfielder
6.6674Joel Ruiz
6.44Defender82'
14 Aliou Baldé Attacker
6.8570Nevio Scherrer
6.82Attacker89'
18 Alessandro Vogt Attacker
6.9369Diego Besio
6.71Attacker75'
Substitutes ▼
64Mihailo Stevanovic
6.61Midfielder46'
69Diego Besio
6.71Attacker75'
23Betim Fazliji
Midfielder75'
6.57
74Joel Ruiz
6.44Defender82'
70Nevio Scherrer
6.82Attacker89'
Bench ▼
25 Lukas Watkowiak Goalkeeper
7.1777
Tiemoko Ouattara Attacker
6.4Events
2ND-HALF
Sandro Lauper
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
90+3'
90+2'
Chima Okoroji
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
90'
Betim Fazliji
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
89'
Nevio Scherrer → Aliou Baldé
10th Substitution
89'
Lukas Daschner
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
82'
Joel Ruiz → Nino Weibel
9th Substitution
Ebrima Colley
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
81'
Dominik Pech → Armin Gigovic
8th Substitution
77'
Darian Males → Joël Monteiro
7th Substitution
77'
75'
Diego Besio → Alessandro Vogt
5th Substitution
75'
Betim Fazliji → Lukas Görtler
6th Substitution
Joël Monteiro
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
72'
Samuel Essende → Chris Bedia
3rd Substitution
71'
Jaouen Hadjam → Stefan Bukinac
4th Substitution
71'
70'
Jozo Stanic
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Ebrima Colley → Alan Virginius
2nd Substitution
65'
64'
Lukas Görtler
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
46'
Mihailo Stevanovic → Corsin Konietzke
1st Substitution
CONCLUSION
St. Gallen's 2-1 triumph over Young Boys validates their status as the stronger side, overcoming 37% possession through sharp finishing and defensive resolve. Young Boys' 63% ball control yielded just one goal, exposing vulnerabilities in transition play during the decisive second half. With no disruptions from cards or major events, the minimal 5.3% deviation and aligned efficiencies paint a picture of a fair, if frustrating, result for the hosts. This outcome boosts St. Gallen's momentum while prompting Young Boys to refine their conversion rates ahead of future fixtures, emphasizing the value of clinical execution over mere dominance.
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