Neuchâtel Xamax vs Yverdon Sport: match statistics
Yverdon Sport appears as the favorite for this meeting, occupying 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 10 wins this season, while Neuchâtel Xamax ranks 5th with just 7 wins. The guests' form is definitely better – 1.8 points per match in the last 5 games and 3 wins, compared to just 1 point per match and only 1 victory for the hosts. Yverdon Sport also stands out with a higher average possession (58% vs 51%) and better scoring efficiency away (1.67 goals per match). Neuchâtel Xamax has a positive goal difference at home (+2), but their recent home form is unstable. Taking all statistics into account, especially current form and overall team quality, Yverdon Sport has a real chance of winning, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the advantage of the hosts playing in front of their own crowd.
Neuchâtel Xamax vs Yverdon Sport: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Neuchâtel Xamax played against Yverdon Sport in Challenge League (Switzerland). The game was played on January 25, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Neuchâtel Xamax has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Yverdon Sport has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Neuchâtel Xamax scores 1.44 goals per game and allows 1.39. Yverdon Sport scores 1.94 and allows 1.33. Games in this league average 2.78 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Neuchâtel Xamax's games and 56% of Yverdon Sport's. The Over 2.5 rates are 56% and 72%, compared with league averages of 52% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Neuchâtel Xamax has the higher season xG average, 1.65 to 1.41 per game. Neuchâtel Xamax takes 14.2 shots per game, while Yverdon Sport takes 11.8.
First-half and second-half trends
Neuchâtel Xamax leads at halftime in 28% of its games and scores 0.89 goals per game after halftime. Yverdon Sport leads at halftime in 22% and scores 1.28 after halftime.
When the teams score
Neuchâtel Xamax's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (7 goals). For Yverdon Sport, it is minutes 76-90+ (13 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Challenge League games average 2.78 goals. Both teams score in 52% of games, and 54% 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 4.00 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
Yverdon Sport appears as the favorite for this meeting, occupying 3rd place in the table with an impressive record of 10 wins this season, while Neuchâtel Xamax ranks 5th with just 7 wins. The guests' form is definitely better – 1.8 points per match in the last 5 games and 3 wins, compared to just 1 point per match and only 1 victory for the hosts. Yverdon Sport also stands out with a higher average possession (58% vs 51%) and better scoring efficiency away (1.67 goals per match). Neuchâtel Xamax has a positive goal difference at home (+2), but their recent home form is unstable. Taking all statistics into account, especially current form and overall team quality, Yverdon Sport has a real chance of winning, although a draw cannot be ruled out due to the advantage of the hosts playing in front of their own crowd.
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
| Neuchâtel Xamax | Yverdon Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 33% | 41% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.40 |
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.
Yverdon Sport is 125% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Neuchâtel Xamax · 1.8 pts / game - Yverdon Sport
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.
Yverdon Sport is 35% better for: goals scored per game.
1.44 goals / game - Neuchâtel Xamax · 1.94 goals / game - Yverdon Sport
Yverdon Sport is 5% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.39 goals / game - Neuchâtel Xamax · 1.33 goals / game - Yverdon Sport
Neuchâtel Xamax scores in 78% of games (14 of 18 meczów), while Yverdon Sport keeps a clean sheet in 39% (7 of 18 meczów).
Yverdon Sport scores in 89% of games (16 of 18 meczów), while Neuchâtel Xamax keeps a clean sheet in 11% (2 of 18 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 - Neuchâtel Xamax
Over / Under - Yverdon Sport
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)
Neuchâtel Xamax - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 28% of games and wins 39%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Yverdon Sport - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 22% of games and wins 56%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 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 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.60 | 1.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -4 | +4 |
* 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 76-90 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (13 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +8 - wins late phases.
* 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
Neuchâtel Xamax
Yverdon Sport
* 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
| Neuchâtel Xamax | Liga | Yverdon Sport | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 2.83 | 2.78 | ▲ 3.28 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 67% | 52% | ▲ 56% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 56% | 54% | ▲ 72% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 11% | 27% | ▲ 39% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 70% | ▲ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 81% | ▲ 89% |
^ 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 Neuchâtel Xamax's perspective: 0 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss against Yverdon Sport. Games average 4.00 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Neuchâtel Xamax vs Yverdon Sport?
The Challenge League match finished Neuchâtel Xamax 1:2 Yverdon Sport. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Neuchâtel Xamax and Yverdon Sport?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Neuchâtel Xamax won 0, Yverdon Sport won 1 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Neuchâtel Xamax vs Yverdon Sport?
Neuchâtel Xamax score 1.44 goals per game on average and Yverdon Sport 1.94. The Challenge League average is 2.78 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Neuchâtel Xamax's matches and 56% of Yverdon Sport's.
What form are Neuchâtel Xamax and Yverdon Sport in?
Over the last 5 games Neuchâtel Xamax have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Yverdon Sport 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Neuchâtel Xamax vs Yverdon Sport?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Neuchâtel Xamax vs Yverdon Sport: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.