Bellinzona vs Neuchâtel Xamax: match statistics
Neuchâtel Xamax seems the clear favorite for this encounter. Bellinzona sits in 10th place and is in catastrophic form – just 1 win in the last 5 matches and a staggering 56% loss rate at home. The hosts average only 1 goal per match in home games, conceding 1.78 goals, and their missed chance rate is as high as 56%. Neuchâtel Xamax, from 5th place in the table, presents significantly better away stats – 33% wins on the road, a higher average of goals scored (1.44), and a better xG balance (1.52 to the hosts' 1.14). The visitors also have the advantage in possession (52% to 40%) and take more shots on target (4.11 to 3.44). Despite a slightly weaker recent form from both teams, the quality and statistics of Neuchâtel Xamax point to their victory in this match.
Bellinzona vs Neuchâtel Xamax: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Bellinzona played against Neuchâtel Xamax in Challenge League (Switzerland). The game was played on January 30, 2026. Final score: 5:0.
Recent form
Bellinzona has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Neuchâtel Xamax has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Bellinzona scores 0.68 goals per game and allows 1.89. Neuchâtel Xamax scores 1.42 and allows 1.42. Games in this league average 2.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 32% of Bellinzona's games and 68% of Neuchâtel Xamax's. The Over 2.5 rates are 42% and 58%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 55% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Neuchâtel Xamax has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.16 per game. Bellinzona takes 10.3 shots per game, while Neuchâtel Xamax takes 14.3.
First-half and second-half trends
Bellinzona leads at halftime in 11% of its games and scores 0.26 goals per game after halftime. Neuchâtel Xamax leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.89 after halftime.
When the teams score
Bellinzona's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (4 goals). For Neuchâtel Xamax, it is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Challenge League games average 2.78 goals. Both teams score in 53% 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 0 home wins, 0 draws and 2 away wins. Those games averaged 3.50 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
Neuchâtel Xamax seems the clear favorite for this encounter. Bellinzona sits in 10th place and is in catastrophic form – just 1 win in the last 5 matches and a staggering 56% loss rate at home. The hosts average only 1 goal per match in home games, conceding 1.78 goals, and their missed chance rate is as high as 56%. Neuchâtel Xamax, from 5th place in the table, presents significantly better away stats – 33% wins on the road, a higher average of goals scored (1.44), and a better xG balance (1.52 to the hosts' 1.14). The visitors also have the advantage in possession (52% to 40%) and take more shots on target (4.11 to 3.44). Despite a slightly weaker recent form from both teams, the quality and statistics of Neuchâtel Xamax point to their victory in this match.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Bellinzona | Neuchâtel Xamax | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.20 | 0.31 |
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.
Neuchâtel Xamax is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.6 pts / game - Bellinzona · 0.8 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.
Neuchâtel Xamax is 109% better for: goals scored per game.
0.68 goals / game - Bellinzona · 1.42 goals / game - Neuchâtel Xamax
Neuchâtel Xamax is 33% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.89 goals / game - Bellinzona · 1.42 goals / game - Neuchâtel Xamax
Bellinzona scores in 37% of games (7 of 19 meczów), while Neuchâtel Xamax keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 19 meczów).
Neuchâtel Xamax scores in 79% of games (15 of 19 meczów), while Bellinzona keeps a clean sheet in 16% (3 of 19 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 - Bellinzona
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.
Neuchâtel Xamax is 57% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
0.74 pts / game - Bellinzona · 1.16 pts / game - Neuchâtel Xamax
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Bellinzona - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 11% of games and wins 11%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Neuchâtel Xamax - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 37%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 80% |
| Goal difference | -1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 100% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | 0 |
* 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 31-45 (4 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
* 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
Bellinzona
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
| Bellinzona | Liga | Neuchâtel Xamax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.58 | 2.78 | • 2.84 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 32% | 53% | ▲ 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 42% | 55% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 16% | 26% | ▼ 11% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 68% | 71% | ▲ 79% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 74% | 81% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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
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 Bellinzona's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Neuchâtel Xamax. Games average 3.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Bellinzona vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
The Challenge League match finished Bellinzona 5:0 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 Bellinzona and Neuchâtel Xamax?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Bellinzona won 0, Neuchâtel Xamax won 2 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 3.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Bellinzona vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
Bellinzona score 0.68 goals per game on average and Neuchâtel Xamax 1.42. The Challenge League average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 32% of Bellinzona's matches and 68% of Neuchâtel Xamax's.
What form are Bellinzona and Neuchâtel Xamax in?
Over the last 5 games Bellinzona have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Neuchâtel Xamax 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Bellinzona vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
The statistical background for Bellinzona 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.