Switzerland - Super LeagueData current as of September 11, 2026

Grasshopper vs Lugano: match statistics

Grasshopper crest
Grasshopper
1 : 0half-time 1:0
Lugano crest
Lugano
125%(3.14)
X30%(3.60)
245%(2.12)

Lugano demonstrates significantly better form and statistics than Grasshopper. The visitors occupy 3rd place in the table with 13 wins this season, while the hosts are in 11th place with just 4 wins and a record of 13 defeats. Grasshopper wins only 15% of their home games and concedes an average of 1.62 goals per match, which, coupled with their poor form (1 point per game in their last 5 matches), puts them at a disadvantage. Lugano wins 38% of their away matches, boasts a better average ball possession (59% vs 47%), and has more favorable xG statistics (1.66 vs 1.46). The visitors' recent form (1.4 points per game, a run of 4 draws and a win) and their advantage in most statistical parameters point towards their victory, although solid defense and the possibility of a draw is also realistic given Lugano's recent stabilization in form.

Grasshopper vs Lugano: form, goals and key statistics

Game details

Grasshopper played against Lugano in Super League (Switzerland). The game was played on March 1, 2026. Final score: 1:0.

Recent form

Grasshopper has 0 wins, 3 draws and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.60 points per game. Lugano has 1 win, 4 draws and 0 losses, with 1.40 points per game.

Scoring records

Grasshopper scores 1.31 goals per game and allows 1.81. Lugano scores 1.65 and allows 1.19. Games in this league average 3.31 goals.

BTTS and goal totals

Both teams score in 65% of Grasshopper's games and 65% of Lugano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 54% and 50%, compared with league averages of 68% for BTTS and 67% for Over 2.5.

xG and shots

Lugano has the higher season xG average, 1.48 to 1.45 per game. Grasshopper takes 12.8 shots per game, while Lugano takes 13.3.

First-half and second-half trends

Grasshopper leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.73 goals per game after halftime. Lugano leads at halftime in 42% and scores 0.81 after halftime.

When the teams score

Grasshopper's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). For Lugano, it is minutes 61-75 (11 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.

League scoring profile

Super League games average 3.31 goals. Both teams score in 68% of games, and 67% finish with at least three goals.

Head-to-head record

Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 0 home wins, 1 draw and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% 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

Lugano demonstrates significantly better form and statistics than Grasshopper. The visitors occupy 3rd place in the table with 13 wins this season, while the hosts are in 11th place with just 4 wins and a record of 13 defeats. Grasshopper wins only 15% of their home games and concedes an average of 1.62 goals per match, which, coupled with their poor form (1 point per game in their last 5 matches), puts them at a disadvantage. Lugano wins 38% of their away matches, boasts a better average ball possession (59% vs 47%), and has more favorable xG statistics (1.66 vs 1.46). The visitors' recent form (1.4 points per game, a run of 4 draws and a win) and their advantage in most statistical parameters point towards their victory, although solid defense and the possibility of a draw is also realistic given Lugano's recent stabilization in form.

View the statistical overview

Stats by half

1 : 0
First half
0 : 0
Second half

Game stats

28Possession (%)72
GrasshopperLugano
11Shots16
GrasshopperLugano
4Shots on target4
GrasshopperLugano
1.2xG1.84
GrasshopperLugano
4Corners9
GrasshopperLugano
32Dangerous attacks76
GrasshopperLugano
11Fouls7
GrasshopperLugano
3Cards1
GrasshopperLugano

Pre-game profilewhat do the season numbers say?

This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.

GrasshopperLugano
1.31Goals scored / game1.65
GrasshopperLugano
1.81Goals allowed / game1.19
GrasshopperLugano
46%Average possession56%
GrasshopperLugano
4.58Shots on target / game4.69
GrasshopperLugano

Team statswho is more efficient?

Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.

12.81Shots per game13.31
GrasshopperLugano
4.58Shots on target4.69
GrasshopperLugano
10.2%Shot conversion12.4%
GrasshopperLugano
46%Possession56%
GrasshopperLugano
1.45xG for1.48
GrasshopperLugano
1.58xG against1.55
GrasshopperLugano

Shooting quality

Grasshopper: BalancedLugano: Balanced
GrasshopperLugano
Accuracy (shots on target)36%35%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.290.35

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.

Lugano is 133% better for: last-5 form.

0.6 pts / game - Grasshopper · 1.4 pts / game - Lugano

Grasshopper
DDLDL
No win in the last 5 games
Season result split
15% W35% D50% L
Season (W-D-L)
4-9-13
0.81 pts / game · goal difference -13
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-3-2
0.60 pts / game
Record at home (W-D-L)
2-5-6
Last 5 at home
0-2-3
LLDDL
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.38Opponent xG: 1.44BTTS: 80%Over 2.5: 40%
Lugano
DDDDW
Unbeaten in the last 5 games
Season result split
50% W27% D23% L
Season (W-D-L)
13-7-6
1.77 pts / game · goal difference +12
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-4-0
1.40 pts / game
Record away (W-D-L)
5-4-4
Last 5 away
2-3-0
WWDDD
Last 5 games - averages
Goals scored: 1.2Goals conceded: 1.0xG: 1.30Opponent xG: 1.37BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 20%

Goalshow 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.

Lugano is 26% better for: goals scored per game.

1.31 goals / game - Grasshopper · 1.65 goals / game - Lugano

Lugano is 52% better for: goals allowed per game.

1.81 goals / game - Grasshopper · 1.19 goals / game - Lugano

Grasshopper scoring profile: very strong

Grasshopper scores in 73% of games (19 of 26 meczów), while Lugano keeps a clean sheet in 27% (7 of 26 meczów).

Lugano scoring profile: very strong

Lugano scores in 88% of games (23 of 26 meczów), while Grasshopper keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 26 meczów).

34Goals scored (season)43
GrasshopperLugano
47Goals conceded (season)31
GrasshopperLugano
3.12Average goals per game2.85
GrasshopperLugano
6Goals scored (last 5)6
GrasshopperLugano
8Goals conceded (last 5)5
GrasshopperLugano

How often they score at least...

73%1 goal88%
GrasshopperLugano
27%2 goals35%
GrasshopperLugano
19%3 goals23%
GrasshopperLugano
4%4 goals15%
GrasshopperLugano

How often they concede at least...

88%1 goal73%
GrasshopperLugano
46%2 goals31%
GrasshopperLugano
23%3 goals12%
GrasshopperLugano
12%4 goals4%
GrasshopperLugano

* 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.

68%
League average

Goal patterns

23%BTTS at half-time19%
GrasshopperLugano
12%BTTS in both halves8%
GrasshopperLugano
23%Scored in both halves23%
GrasshopperLugano

BTTS and goal count

42%Min. 3 goals and BTTS42%
GrasshopperLugano
12%Min. 3 goals without BTTS8%
GrasshopperLugano
80%BTTS - last 5100%
GrasshopperLugano

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.

1st half

73%Min. 1 goal before half-time69%
GrasshopperLugano
35%Min. 2 goals before half-time35%
GrasshopperLugano
23%Min. 3 goals before half-time12%
GrasshopperLugano

2nd half

81%Min. 1 goal after half-time88%
GrasshopperLugano
58%Min. 2 goals after half-time54%
GrasshopperLugano
27%Min. 3 goals after half-time12%
GrasshopperLugano

Game halveswhen do the teams score more often?

How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.

Lugano is 51% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.12 pts / game - Grasshopper · 1.69 pts / game - Lugano

Grasshopper - half-time state
23% leading42% draw35% trailing
Lugano - half-time state
42% leading42% draw15% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.12Points per game (1st half)1.69
GrasshopperLugano
0.58Goals scored (1st half)0.85
GrasshopperLugano
0.85Goals conceded (1st half)0.38
GrasshopperLugano
1.42Average goals (1st half)1.23
GrasshopperLugano
42%Clean sheet before half-time65%
GrasshopperLugano
62%No goal before half-time46%
GrasshopperLugano

After half-time (2nd half)

1Points per game (2nd half)1.38
GrasshopperLugano
0.73Goals scored (2nd half)0.81
GrasshopperLugano
0.96Goals conceded (2nd half)0.81
GrasshopperLugano
1.69Average goals (2nd half)1.62
GrasshopperLugano
31%Clean sheet after half-time35%
GrasshopperLugano
42%No goal after half-time42%
GrasshopperLugano

Grasshopper - second-half results

19% W42% D38% L
29
Half-time points
15
Half-time goals
-7
Goal difference (1st half)
26
Second-half points
-6
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.12
PPG before half-time
Lead holding65%

Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 15%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.

Defense after halftime+0.1

Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Lugano - second-half results

35% W35% D31% L
44
Half-time points
22
Half-time goals
+12
Goal difference (1st half)
36
Second-half points
0
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.69
PPG before half-time
Lead holding119%

Leads at halftime in 42% of games and wins 50%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.

Defense after halftime+0.4

Allows 0.4 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.

Grasshopper - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game0.601.20
Goals scored / game0.40.8
Goals allowed / game0.80.8
Average goals per game1.21.6
1 goal60%80%
2 goals20%60%
3 goals20%20%
Clean sheet40%40%
No goal80%20%
Goal difference-20
Half-time: 0% leading - 60% draw - 40% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2
Lugano - last 5 games by half
1st half2nd half
Points per game1.601.20
Goals scored / game0.40.8
Goals allowed / game0.20.8
Average goals per game0.61.6
1 goal60%100%
2 goals0%60%
3 goals0%0%
Clean sheet80%20%
No goal60%20%
Goal difference+10
Half-time: 40% leading - 40% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 60% draw - 20% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 0% - Half-time goals total: 2

* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.

Grasshopper
ScoredConceded
6
5
0-15
2
9
16-30
7
8
31-45
4
7
46-60
6
13
61-75
9
5
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.

Lugano
ScoredConceded
7
3
0-15
6
4
16-30
9
3
31-45
5
4
46-60
11
9
61-75
5
8
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (11 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -3 - late phases are a weakness.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.

Game profile

2.98
Estimated goals
attack vs. opponent defense
1.3 : 1.7
Estimated goal split
home : away
90%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
65%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-16%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
64%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
3%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 33 matches
0-1
Most common goal range
attack vs. defense for both teams

Grasshopper

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.13
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.37
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-5.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
-0.14
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
-0.23
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
73%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
120%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.21
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.2
Late goals
26% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 18% come in the first quarter-hour.
26%

Lugano

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.07
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.53
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-5.3 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.17
Defensive efficiency
Does the defense or goalkeeper outperform the chances allowed? A positive value means the team allows fewer goals than its xGA suggests.
+0.36
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
109%
Defense vs. league
Goals allowed compared with the league average. An 80% score means 20% fewer goals allowed.
66%
Form trend
Compares points from the last five games with the full-season average.
-0.37
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-0.0
Late goals
12% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 16% come in the first quarter-hour.
12%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Super League).

Teams vs league

GrasshopperLigaLugano
Average goals per game 3.123.31 2.85
Both teams scored 65%68% 65%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 54%67% 50%
Clean sheets 12%19% 27%
Goal before half-time 73%77% 69%
Goal after half-time 81%82% 88%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

3.31
Average goals per game
68%
Both teams scored
67%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
19%
Clean sheets
1.80
Home goals / game
1.51
Away goals / game
+19%
Home attack advantage
+16%
Home defensive advantage
+5%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
77%
1 goal
45%
2 goals
21%
3 goals
8%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
82%
1 goal
54%
2 goals
29%
3 goals
11%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. GrasshopperGoalLuke PlangeAssist: Michael Frey
  2. GrasshopperRed cardAbdoulaye Diaby
  3. GrasshopperSubstitutionOn: Hassane ImouraneOff: Jonathan Asp Jensen
  4. GrasshopperSubstitutionOn: Amir AbrashiOff: Luke Plange
  5. LuganoYellow cardLars Lukas Mai
  6. LuganoSubstitutionOn: Mattia BottaniOff: Anto Grgic
  7. GrasshopperSubstitutionOn: Young-Jun LeeOff: Michael Frey
  8. LuganoSubstitutionOn: Erik Elias PihlströmOff: Mattia Zanotti
  9. GrasshopperYellow cardSimone Stroscio
  10. GrasshopperSubstitutionOn: Salifou DiarrassoubaOff: Dirk Abels

Referee and managers

Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.

Head-to-head

Record from Grasshopper's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Lugano. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.

Grasshopper Club Zürich
1 : 1
FC Lugano
FC Lugano
2 : 1
Grasshopper Club Zürich

FAQ

What was the result of Grasshopper vs Lugano?

The Super League match finished Grasshopper 1:0 Lugano. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Grasshopper and Lugano?

In the last 2 head-to-head matches Grasshopper won 0, Lugano won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Grasshopper vs Lugano?

Grasshopper score 1.31 goals per game on average and Lugano 1.65. The Super League average is 3.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 65% of Grasshopper's matches and 65% of Lugano's.

What form are Grasshopper and Lugano in?

Over the last 5 games Grasshopper have a 0-3-2 record (0.60 points per game) and Lugano 1-4-0 (1.40 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Grasshopper vs Lugano?

The statistical background for Grasshopper vs Lugano — 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.