Aarau vs Neuchâtel Xamax: match statistics
Aarau demonstrate a clear advantage as the home team, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 77% home wins and 54% clean sheets. The hosts score an average of 1.85 goals per home match while conceding only 0.77, resulting in a positive goal difference of +14. Neuchâtel Xamax perform significantly worse in away matches – with only 31% wins, 54% defeats, and a negative goal difference of -5, while failing to keep a clean sheet in 85% of their away games. xG statistics also favor Aarau (2.13 vs 1.45), and the form of both teams in their last five matches confirms the hosts' superiority. Taking all these factors into account, an Aarau victory is the most likely outcome of this encounter.
Aarau vs Neuchâtel Xamax: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Aarau played against Neuchâtel Xamax in Challenge League (Switzerland). The game was played on March 21, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Aarau has 3 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 2.00 points per game. Neuchâtel Xamax has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Aarau scores 2.04 goals per game and allows 1.27. Neuchâtel Xamax scores 1.38 and allows 1.38. Games in this league average 2.81 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 62% of Aarau's games and 58% of Neuchâtel Xamax's. The Over 2.5 rates are 65% and 58%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Aarau has the higher season xG average, 1.91 to 1.59 per game. Aarau takes 17.1 shots per game, while Neuchâtel Xamax takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Aarau leads at halftime in 46% of its games and scores 1.15 goals per game after halftime. Neuchâtel Xamax leads at halftime in 23% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Aarau's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (15 goals). For Neuchâtel Xamax, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Challenge League games average 2.81 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 55% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Aarau demonstrate a clear advantage as the home team, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 77% home wins and 54% clean sheets. The hosts score an average of 1.85 goals per home match while conceding only 0.77, resulting in a positive goal difference of +14. Neuchâtel Xamax perform significantly worse in away matches – with only 31% wins, 54% defeats, and a negative goal difference of -5, while failing to keep a clean sheet in 85% of their away games. xG statistics also favor Aarau (2.13 vs 1.45), and the form of both teams in their last five matches confirms the hosts' superiority. Taking all these factors into account, an Aarau victory is the most likely outcome of this encounter.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Aarau | Neuchâtel Xamax | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Aarau is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / game - Aarau · 1.6 pts / game - Neuchâtel Xamax
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Aarau is 48% better for: goals scored per game.
2.04 goals / game - Aarau · 1.38 goals / game - Neuchâtel Xamax
Aarau is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.27 goals / game - Aarau · 1.38 goals / game - Neuchâtel Xamax
Aarau scores in 96% of games (25 of 26 meczów), while Neuchâtel Xamax keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 meczów).
Neuchâtel Xamax scores in 69% of games (18 of 26 meczów), while Aarau keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Aarau
Over / Under - Neuchâtel Xamax
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Aarau is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.73 pts / game - Aarau · 1.15 pts / game - Neuchâtel Xamax
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Aarau - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 46% of games and wins 73%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Neuchâtel Xamax - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +2 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (15 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - late phases are a weakness.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Aarau
Neuchâtel Xamax
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Challenge League).
Teams vs league
| Aarau | Liga | Neuchâtel Xamax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.31 | 2.81 | • 2.77 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 52% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 55% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 28% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 85% | 68% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 79% | ▼ 77% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Head-to-head
Record from Aarau's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Neuchâtel Xamax. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Aarau vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
The Challenge League match finished Aarau 1:0 Neuchâtel Xamax. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Aarau and Neuchâtel Xamax?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Aarau won 2, Neuchâtel Xamax won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Aarau vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
Aarau score 2.04 goals per game on average and Neuchâtel Xamax 1.38. The Challenge League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Aarau's matches and 58% of Neuchâtel Xamax's.
What form are Aarau and Neuchâtel Xamax in?
Over the last 5 games Aarau have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Neuchâtel Xamax 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Aarau vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
The statistical background for Aarau vs Neuchâtel Xamax — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.