Sion vs Lugano Preview, Predictions, Analysis & Tips

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2025/2026 Super League, Switzerland

Stade de Tourbillon Thu, 14 May - 2:30 PM

Super League

Sion SIO

Versus

Lugano Lugano

KICKOFF : Thu, 14 May - 2:30 PM

Round 37 Championship Round

CONTEXT

In the Super League Championship Round of the 2025/2026 season, fifth-placed Sion welcome third-placed Lugano to Stade de Tourbillon for a pivotal clash. Lugano arrive as the marginally stronger side, holding a power score of 65.88 against Sion's 64.16, which equates to a 1.7-point advantage. Form metrics also tilt towards the visitors, with Lugano's 43.22 outpacing Sion's 37.22. Sion will lean on home support to bridge the gap in this tight race for championship positioning. Lugano's higher league standing underscores their consistency, but Sion's resilience at Tourbillon could unsettle them. Midfield control and defensive solidity will be crucial, as both sides seek vital points. Limited data on set pieces and efficiency leaves room for tactical surprises in this encounter.

TL;DR

Structural: Lugano possesses a 1.7-point power advantage over Sion with scores of 65.88 to 64.16.
Form: Lugano's form score of 43.22 surpasses Sion's 37.22.
Squad: Sion occupies 5th place while Lugano holds 3rd in the Super League Championship Round.
Efficiency: No efficiency data available for either team.
Transition: No transition play metrics provided in available data.
Set pieces: Set piece data unavailable due to lack of xG information for both teams.
xVariable: Power scores indicate Lugano as the stronger team overall.
Market: Baseline split: Sion 0% (Δ+0%) | Draw 0% (Δ+0%) | Lugano 0% (Δ+0%).

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

Jan 25 vs Team A

Feb 1 vs Team B

Feb 8 vs Team C

D. Tholot

VS

M. Croci-Torti

1.74

Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)

1.88

Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)

12

Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)

12 - 11 - 15

15

No sidelined player data available.

Win Probabilities

Live Win Probability (90 Min)

Sion

0%

Draw

0%

Lugano

0%

Team Power Ranking

64.16

65.88

0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)

Metric

Sion

Lugano

Power Score

64.16

65.88

League Position

5

3

Global Rank

363

306

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

Sion — Opponent-weighted form score

Lugano — Opponent-weighted form score

Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Sion Lugano

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 38 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Sion SIO Home

38 matches

Lugano Lugano Away

Match Record

12

Wins

15

11

Draws

11

15

Losses

12

Goals

61

Goals Scored

59

59

Goals Conceded

61

+2

Goal Difference

-2

Expected Goals

1.68

xG

1.22

1.22

xGA

1.68

Data last updated: 2026-05-07T00:53:45+00:00

General Information

Date & Time :

May 14, 2026, 02:30 PM

Competition :

2025/2026 Super League, Switzerland · Round 37 · Championship Round

Stadium :

Stade de Tourbillon

Capacity :

16263

Pitch Surface :

Grass

Weather :

☀️ 12°C, Fair

Squad

Manager ▼

D. Tholot Coach

Squad ▼

12

Francesco Ruberto Goalkeeper

1

Anthony Racioppi Goalkeeper

14

Numa Lavanchy Defender

6

Marcos Robson Cipriano Defender

20

Nias Hefti Defender

17

Jan Kronig Defender

5

Noé Sow Defender

28

Kreshnik Hajrizi Defender

38

Ryan Kessler Defender

24

Maxime Dubosson Defender

44

Nevio Biner Defender

70

Benjamin Kololli Midfielder

88

Ali Kabacalman Midfielder

8

Baltazar Costa Rodrigues de Oliveira Midfielder

25

Lamine Diack Midfielder

77

Donat Rrudhani Midfielder

21

Liam Chipperfield Midfielder

7

Ilyas Chouaref Attacker

39

Josias Tusevo Lukembila Attacker

33

Rilind Nivokazi Attacker

23

Altin Shala Attacker

—

Dejan Djokic Attacker

19

Franck William Surdez Attacker

29

Théo Berdayes Attacker

13

Winsley Boteli Attacker

22

Adrien Llukes Attacker

Manager ▼

M. Croci-Torti Coach

Squad ▼

16

David von Ballmoos Goalkeeper

1

Amir Saipi Goalkeeper

13

S. Berbic Goalkeeper

99

Diego Mina Goalkeeper

3

Hannes Delcroix Defender

7

Ezdzhan Alioski Defender

2

Zachary Brault-Guillard Defender

17

Lars Lukas Mai Defender

6

Antonios Papadopoulos Defender

46

Mattia Zanotti Defender

47

Yassin Sbai Defender

26

Martim Alexandre Costa Marques Defender

44

João Victor Schlickmann Carbone Defender

4

Damian Kelvin Defender

8

Anto Grgic Midfielder

10

Mattia Bottani Midfielder

25

Uran Bislimi Midfielder

14

Ahmed Kendouci Midfielder

29

Mohamed Belhaj Mahmoud Midfielder

21

Yanis Cimignani Midfielder

27

Daniel dos Santos Correia Midfielder

19

Claudio Cassano Midfielder

49

Ilija Maslarov Midfielder

91

Kevin Behrens Attacker

18

Hicham Mahou Attacker

11

Renato Steffen Attacker

9

Georgios Koutsias Attacker

24

Erik Elias Pihlström Attacker

CONCLUSION

Lugano's edge in power and form positions them favorably against Sion, despite the home venue advantage for the hosts. With Lugano third and Sion fifth in the Championship Round, the visitors aim to solidify their standing while Sion hunts for an upset. Expect a competitive battle where Lugano's superior metrics could shine through, but Sion's home grit might force a stalemate. Tactical discipline and key individual performances will decide the outcome in this Super League showdown.

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