Étoile Carouge vs Neuchâtel Xamax: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a very level encounter between two teams with similar disposition. Étoile Carouge displays weak home form with 30% wins and a goal difference of -3, however, an advantage in possession (51%) and higher xG (1.54 vs 1.47) suggest offensive potential. Neuchâtel Xamax has a better overall record (8 wins vs 4), but struggles away with 60% losses and only 30% wins. Both teams have defensive issues – the hosts concede an average of 1.3 goals per home match, the guests a substantial 1.9 away. The recent form of both teams is unsatisfactory (1 win each in the last 5 matches), which further argues for a draw. The high percentage of draws for the hosts (30%) and a history of high-scoring meetings (avg 2.3-3.2 goals) suggest a split of points in an exciting match.
Étoile Carouge vs Neuchâtel Xamax: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Étoile Carouge played against Neuchâtel Xamax in Challenge League (Switzerland). The game was played on February 13, 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Recent form
Étoile Carouge has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.00 points per game. Neuchâtel Xamax has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
Étoile Carouge scores 1.00 goals per game and allows 1.48. Neuchâtel Xamax scores 1.43 and allows 1.52. Games in this league average 2.86 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 52% of Étoile Carouge's games and 62% of Neuchâtel Xamax's. The Over 2.5 rates are 48% and 62%, compared with league averages of 53% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Neuchâtel Xamax has the higher season xG average, 1.60 to 1.37 per game. Étoile Carouge takes 12.3 shots per game, while Neuchâtel Xamax takes 13.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Étoile Carouge leads at halftime in 19% of its games and scores 0.52 goals per game after halftime. Neuchâtel Xamax leads at halftime in 29% and scores 0.81 after halftime.
When the teams score
Étoile Carouge's most productive scoring window is minutes 16-30 (5 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 2.86 goals. Both teams score in 53% of games, and 56% 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 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
Statistical analysis points to a very level encounter between two teams with similar disposition. Étoile Carouge displays weak home form with 30% wins and a goal difference of -3, however, an advantage in possession (51%) and higher xG (1.54 vs 1.47) suggest offensive potential. Neuchâtel Xamax has a better overall record (8 wins vs 4), but struggles away with 60% losses and only 30% wins. Both teams have defensive issues – the hosts concede an average of 1.3 goals per home match, the guests a substantial 1.9 away. The recent form of both teams is unsatisfactory (1 win each in the last 5 matches), which further argues for a draw. The high percentage of draws for the hosts (30%) and a history of high-scoring meetings (avg 2.3-3.2 goals) suggest a split of points in an exciting match.
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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
| Étoile Carouge | Neuchâtel Xamax | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 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 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / game - Étoile Carouge · 1.4 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 43% better for: goals scored per game.
1 goals / game - Étoile Carouge · 1.43 goals / game - Neuchâtel Xamax
Étoile Carouge scores in 62% of games (13 of 21 meczów), while Neuchâtel Xamax keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 meczów).
Neuchâtel Xamax scores in 76% of games (16 of 21 meczów), while Étoile Carouge keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 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 - Étoile Carouge
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Étoile Carouge - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 19% of games and wins 19%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.4 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 29% 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 | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 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 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Étoile Carouge
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
| Étoile Carouge | Liga | Neuchâtel Xamax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.48 | 2.86 | • 2.95 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 53% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 56% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 26% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 70% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 81% | • 81% |
^ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Étoile Carouge's perspective: 0 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses against Neuchâtel Xamax. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Étoile Carouge vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
The Challenge League match finished Étoile Carouge 1:3 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 Étoile Carouge and Neuchâtel Xamax?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Étoile Carouge won 0, Neuchâtel Xamax won 2 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 Étoile Carouge vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
Étoile Carouge score 1.00 goals per game on average and Neuchâtel Xamax 1.43. The Challenge League average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Étoile Carouge's matches and 62% of Neuchâtel Xamax's.
What form are Étoile Carouge and Neuchâtel Xamax in?
Over the last 5 games Étoile Carouge have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Neuchâtel Xamax 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Étoile Carouge vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Étoile Carouge vs Neuchâtel Xamax: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.