Zürich vs Sion Prediction, Preview and Stats

Switzerland flag 2025/2026 Super League, Switzerland
Stadion Letzigrund Sat, 14 Mar - 5:00 PM
Super League
Zürich ZUR
1 Winner 2
Sion SIO
Full Time Sat, 14 Mar 5:00 PM
Juan José Perea - 70'
Goal
|
Goal
Kreshnik Hajrizi - 85'
Benjamin Kololli - 68' (P)

CONTEXT

Match is finished. Zürich 1–2 Sion. The result saw Sion take the points. Sion showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline. Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels. The end result aligned with the pre-match projection. Possession was 47%–53%.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Sion showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Possession-adjusted chance creation was in line with projected levels.
  • xG alignment: The final outcome was insufficient data for expected goal differential.
  • Market alignment: End result was aligned with the pre-match projection.
  • xG expectations: Inconclusive for xG expectations (Classify).
  • Event impact: No major event distortion.
  • Red card distortion: None.
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

A. Dudic

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

N. Müller

2nd Assistant

J. Jaussi

4th Official

P. Hirzel

1st Assistant

Zürich D. Hediger
D. Hediger
VS
Sion D. Tholot
D. Tholot
0.91
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
1.4
1 i
Last 6 Opponents
Servette Rank: 59 L
Lausanne Sport Rank: 57 L
Young Boys Rank: 61 L
Grasshopper Rank: 53 W
Luzern Rank: 57 L
Winterthur Rank: 45 W
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
1.33 i
Last 6 Opponents
Winterthur Rank: 44 D
Lugano Rank: 63 L
Servette Rank: 60 D
Young Boys Rank: 62 W
Thun Rank: 65 L
Basel Rank: 65 W
30
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
30 - 23 - 16
16

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Home Zürich
28.95%
Draw
25.29%
Away Sion
45.76%

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
50.41
58.25
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Zürich
Sion
Power Score
50.41
58.25
League Position
10
5
Global Rank
722
511

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

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

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

–
vs

Zürich

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

Zürich ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Sion
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
33.40
45.19
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
45.19
33.40
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
Zürich -1.06 Efficiency Index
vs
Sion +1.06 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Zürich
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.

Zürich
vs
Sion
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Zürich Sion
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
0%
0%
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.
+0.00 vs +1.00
Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Zürich 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 —
Zürich
Sion
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG
Counter Attack / Transition data not available for this match.
Pressure Index data not available for this match.

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 18 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Zürich ZUR Home
18 matches
Sion SIO Away
Match Record
7
Wins
4
7
Draws
7
4
Losses
7
Goals
31
Goals Scored
23
23
Goals Conceded
31
+8
Goal Difference
-8

Data last updated: 2026-03-16T01:26:30+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-4-2
Pitch
S. Huber
Switzerland
1 S. Huber
L. Comenencia
Substitution
Netherlands
3 L. Comenencia
D. Vujevic
35 D. Vujevic
A. Hack
Germany
42 A. Hack
S. Walker
Substitution
Switzerland
44 S. Walker
N. Palacio
Substitution
Colombia
15 N. Palacio
V. Berisha
Kosovo
23 V. Berisha
I. Neves Abreu Cavaleiro
Substitution
Angola
8 I. Neves Abreu Cavaleiro
C. Tsawa
Switzerland
6 C. Tsawa
M. Phaeton
Substitution
Guadeloupe
10 M. Phaeton
P. Keny
Senegal
19 (C) P. Keny
Pitch
A. Racioppi
Switzerland
1 A. Racioppi
N. Hefti
Switzerland
20 N. Hefti
M. Dubosson
24 M. Dubosson
K. Hajrizi
Kosovo
28 K. Hajrizi
N. Lavanchy
Switzerland
14 N. Lavanchy
B. Kololli
Substitution
Kosovo
70 B. Kololli
B. Costa Rodrigues de Oliveira
Brazil
8 B. Costa Rodrigues de Oliveira
A. Kabacalman
Substitution
Switzerland
88 (C) A. Kabacalman
I. Chouaref
Substitution
France
7 I. Chouaref
W. Boteli
Substitution
Switzerland
13 W. Boteli
R. Nivokazi
Substitution
Kosovo
33 R. Nivokazi

General Information

Date & Time :
Mar 14, 2026, 05:00 PM
Competition :
2025/2026 Super League, Switzerland
Stadium :
Stadion Letzigrund
Capacity :
26104
Pitch Surface :
Grass
Weather :
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees :
Nicolas Müller
Jonathan Jaussi
Alessandro Dudic
Pascal Hirzel

Statistics

Possession
ZUR
47%
SIO
53%

Top Statistics

1 Goals 2
1 Big Chances Created 2
6 Shots 5
34 Dangerous attacks 59
47 Possession 53
3 Corners 10
13 Free kicks 15
5 Yellow Cards 1

Match Overview

0 Assists 1
0 Hit Woodwork 1
10 Goal Attempts 14
27 Throwins 24
10 Goal Kicks 5
73 Ball Safe 85
1 Injuries 0
24 Successful Dribbles Percentage 40
17 Dribble Attempts 20
0 Penalties 1
5 Substitutions 5
4 Successful Dribbles 8

Attacking

0 Big Chances Missed 1
89 Attacks 90

Possession

73 Successful Passes Percentage 74
8 Key Passes 13
313 Passes 337
52 Long Passes 58
227 Successful Passes 250
46 Successful Long Passes Percentage 40
24 Successful Long Passes 23

Defensive

12 Interceptions 8
21 Tackles 20
3 Saves 4

Build-up

14 Total Crosses 26
4 Accurate Crosses 7

Discipline

1 Offsides 0
15 Fouls 12

Lineup

Referee : Alessandro Dudic

Starting XI ▼

1
Silas Huber
Silas Huber Goalkeeper
6.7
3
Livano Comenencia
Livano Comenencia Defender
6.55
22
Chris Kablan
Chris Kablan
Defender63'
6.44
35
David Vujevic
David Vujevic Defender
6.5
42
Alexander Hack
Alexander Hack Defender
6.99
44
Sebastian Walker
Sebastian Walker Defender
6.62
27
Ilan Sauter
Ilan Sauter
Defender80'
6.17
6
Cheveyo Tsawa
Cheveyo Tsawa Midfielder
6.76
8
Ivan Cavaleiro
Ivan Cavaleiro Midfielder
7.02
29
Damienus Reverson
Damienus Reverson
Attacker80'
6.42
10
Matthias Phaëton
Matthias Phaëton Midfielder
6.17
9
Juan José Perea
Juan José Perea
Attacker68'
7.19
15
Nelson Palacio
Nelson Palacio Midfielder
6.7
14
Nevio Di Giusto
Nevio Di Giusto
Midfielder63'
6.64
23
Valon Berisha
Valon Berisha Midfielder
6.95
19
Philippe Paulin Keny
Philippe Paulin Keny (C) Attacker
6.74
Referee : Alessandro Dudic

Starting XI ▼

1
Anthony Racioppi
Anthony Racioppi Goalkeeper
6.75
14
Numa Lavanchy
Numa Lavanchy Defender
6.3
20
Nias Hefti
Nias Hefti Defender
7.05
24
Maxime Dubosson
Maxime Dubosson Defender
6.54
28
Kreshnik Hajrizi
Kreshnik Hajrizi Defender
7.92
7
Ilyas Chouaref
Ilyas Chouaref Midfielder
7.29
29
Théo Berdayes
Théo Berdayes
Attacker89'
8
Baltazar
Baltazar Midfielder
7.37
70
Benjamin Kololli
Benjamin Kololli Midfielder
7.36
39
Josias Lukembila
Josias Lukembila
Attacker73'
6.51
88
Ali Kabacalman
Ali Kabacalman (C) Midfielder
7.08
5
Noé Sow
Noé Sow
Defender89'
6.31
13
Winsley Boteli
Winsley Boteli Attacker
7.11
21
Liam Chipperfield
Liam Chipperfield
Midfielder73'
6.7
33
Rilind Nivokazi
Rilind Nivokazi Attacker
6.05
19
Franck Surdez
Franck Surdez
Attacker84'
7.03

Events

2ND-HALF
90+2'
Event
Noé Sow
Foul / 6th Yellowcard
90+2'
Event
7th Yellowcard
89'
Event
Noé Sow → Ali Kabacalman
10th Substitution
89'
Event
Théo Berdayes → Ilyas Chouaref
9th Substitution
85'
Event
Kreshnik Hajrizi
Header / 2nd Goal
84'
Event
Franck Surdez → Rilind Nivokazi
8th Substitution
Event
Ilan Sauter → Sebastian Walker
7th Substitution
80'
Event
Damienus Reverson → Ivan Cavaleiro
6th Substitution
80'
73'
Event
Liam Chipperfield → Winsley Boteli
4th Substitution
73'
Event
Josias Lukembila → Benjamin Kololli
5th Substitution
Event
Juan José Perea
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
70'
Event
Juan José Perea → Matthias Phaëton
3rd Substitution
68'
68'
Event
Benjamin Kololli
Right foot shot / 1st Penalty
Event
Alexander Hack
Foul / 5th Yellowcard
67'
66'
Event
Ilyas Chouaref
Penalty awarded
Event
Chris Kablan → Livano Comenencia
2nd Substitution
63'
Event
Nevio Di Giusto → Nelson Palacio
1st Substitution
63'
Event
Matthias Phaëton
Foul / 4th Yellowcard
61'
Event
Philippe Paulin Keny
Foul / 3rd Yellowcard
52'
Event
Cheveyo Tsawa
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
50'
Event
Valon Berisha
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
48'

CONCLUSION

Structural assessment: Sion 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.

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