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
Key match information
Neuchâtel Xamax play Yverdon Sport in Challenge League (Switzerland). The match date is 25 January 2026 at 14:00. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Neuchâtel Xamax: 3-0-2, 1.80 points/match. Yverdon Sport: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Neuchâtel Xamax scores 1.53 and concedes 1.56 goals per match. Yverdon Sport scores 2.08 and concedes 1.33. League average: 3.06 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Neuchâtel Xamax 64%, Yverdon Sport 61%. Over 2.5: Neuchâtel Xamax 67%, Yverdon Sport 75%. League level: BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 62%.
xG, shots and style
Neuchâtel Xamax has higher xG: 1.53 vs 1.51. Neuchâtel Xamax: 13.2 shots per match, Yverdon Sport: 13.2.
Match halves
Neuchâtel Xamax: half-time lead 22%, second-half goals 0.92. Yverdon Sport: half-time lead 36%, second-half goals 1.25.
Goals by minute
Neuchâtel Xamax: 76-90+ (15 goals). Yverdon Sport: 76-90+ (25 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Challenge League: 3.06 goals per match, BTTS 57%, Over 2.5 62%.
Head-to-head
3 H2H matches: 0-2-1. Average goals 4.00, BTTS 100%.
Match description
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.
Half-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.
Shooting quality
| Neuchâtel Xamax | Yverdon Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 34% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.42 |
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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Yverdon Sport is 11% better for: last-5 form.
1.8 pts / match - Neuchâtel Xamax · 2 pts / match - 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 36% better for: goals scored per match.
1.53 goals / match - Neuchâtel Xamax · 2.08 goals / match - Yverdon Sport
Yverdon Sport is 17% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.56 goals / match - Neuchâtel Xamax · 1.33 goals / match - Yverdon Sport
Neuchâtel Xamax scores in 75% of matches (27 of 36 matches), while Yverdon Sport keeps a clean sheet in 33% (12 of 36 matches).
Yverdon Sport scores in 89% of matches (32 of 36 matches), while Neuchâtel Xamax keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 36 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under — Neuchâtel Xamax
Over / Under — Yverdon Sport
1st half
2nd half
Match 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.
Yverdon Sport is 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.06 pts / match - Neuchâtel Xamax · 1.5 pts / match - Yverdon Sport
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Neuchâtel Xamax - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 22% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Yverdon Sport - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 36% of matches and wins 56%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 0% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +2 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (15 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (14). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (25 goli). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +12 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Neuchâtel Xamax
Yverdon Sport
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | • 3.08 | 3.06 | ▲ 3.42 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 64% | 57% | ▲ 61% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 67% | 62% | ▲ 75% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 17% | 25% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 78% | 72% | ▲ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 83% | 80% | ▲ 86% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (3): Neuchâtel Xamax 0 - 2 - 1 Yverdon Sport. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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 3 head-to-head matches Neuchâtel Xamax won 0, Yverdon Sport won 1 and 2 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 1.53 goals per game on average and Yverdon Sport 2.08. The Challenge League average is 3.06 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 62% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Neuchâtel Xamax's matches and 61% of Yverdon Sport's.
What form are Neuchâtel Xamax and Yverdon Sport in?
Over the last 5 games Neuchâtel Xamax have a 3-0-2 record (1.80 points per game) and Yverdon Sport 3-1-1 (2.00 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.