Rapperswil-Jona vs Bellinzona: match statistics
Rapperswil-Jona appears to be the favorite in this match despite their poor home form. The hosts have a significantly better scoring record at home (0.82 goals per match) compared to Bellinzona away (0.45 goals per match). A key factor is the hosts' superior xG efficiency (1.41) outperforming the visitors' xG (1.18), suggesting better quality of chances created. Bellinzona has a disastrous away record with a 73% loss rate and has never won away this season, further favoring the hosts. A draw remains a realistic option due to both teams' struggles to score consistently, however, Rapperswil-Jona's advantage in key statistics gives them a greater chance of victory.
Rapperswil-Jona vs Bellinzona: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Rapperswil-Jona played against Bellinzona in Challenge League (Switzerland). The game was played on February 20, 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Recent form
Rapperswil-Jona has 2 wins, 0 draws and 3 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.20 points per game. Bellinzona has 1 win, 1 draw and 3 losses, with 0.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Rapperswil-Jona scores 1.09 goals per game and allows 1.50. Bellinzona scores 0.86 and allows 1.77. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 50% of Rapperswil-Jona's games and 32% of Bellinzona's. The Over 2.5 rates are 55% and 41%, compared with league averages of 54% for BTTS and 56% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Rapperswil-Jona has the higher season xG average, 1.42 to 1.25 per game. Rapperswil-Jona takes 11.4 shots per game, while Bellinzona takes 10.9.
First-half and second-half trends
Rapperswil-Jona leads at halftime in 23% of its games and scores 0.50 goals per game after halftime. Bellinzona leads at halftime in 14% and scores 0.32 after halftime.
When the teams score
Rapperswil-Jona's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (7 goals). For Bellinzona, it is minutes 31-45+ (6 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Challenge League games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 54% 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 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. 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
Rapperswil-Jona appears to be the favorite in this match despite their poor home form. The hosts have a significantly better scoring record at home (0.82 goals per match) compared to Bellinzona away (0.45 goals per match). A key factor is the hosts' superior xG efficiency (1.41) outperforming the visitors' xG (1.18), suggesting better quality of chances created. Bellinzona has a disastrous away record with a 73% loss rate and has never won away this season, further favoring the hosts. A draw remains a realistic option due to both teams' struggles to score consistently, however, Rapperswil-Jona's advantage in key statistics gives them a greater chance of victory.
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
| Rapperswil-Jona | Bellinzona | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.25 |
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.
Rapperswil-Jona is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / game - Rapperswil-Jona · 0.8 pts / game - Bellinzona
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.
Rapperswil-Jona is 27% better for: goals scored per game.
1.09 goals / game - Rapperswil-Jona · 0.86 goals / game - Bellinzona
Rapperswil-Jona is 18% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.5 goals / game - Rapperswil-Jona · 1.77 goals / game - Bellinzona
Rapperswil-Jona scores in 77% of games (17 of 22 meczów), while Bellinzona keeps a clean sheet in 18% (4 of 22 meczów).
Bellinzona scores in 41% of games (9 of 22 meczów), while Rapperswil-Jona keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 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 - Rapperswil-Jona
Over / Under - Bellinzona
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.
Rapperswil-Jona is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.23 pts / game - Rapperswil-Jona · 0.82 pts / game - Bellinzona
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rapperswil-Jona - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 23% of games and wins 36%. 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.
Bellinzona - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 14% of games and wins 14%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -1 |
* 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 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Rapperswil-Jona
Bellinzona
* 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
| Rapperswil-Jona | Liga | Bellinzona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.59 | 2.88 | ▼ 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 55% | 56% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 26% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 82% | ▼ 77% |
^ 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 Rapperswil-Jona's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Bellinzona. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Rapperswil-Jona vs Bellinzona?
The Challenge League match finished Rapperswil-Jona 2:1 Bellinzona. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Rapperswil-Jona and Bellinzona?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Rapperswil-Jona won 1, Bellinzona won 0 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 Rapperswil-Jona vs Bellinzona?
Rapperswil-Jona score 1.09 goals per game on average and Bellinzona 0.86. The Challenge League average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Rapperswil-Jona's matches and 32% of Bellinzona's.
What form are Rapperswil-Jona and Bellinzona in?
Over the last 5 games Rapperswil-Jona have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Bellinzona 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rapperswil-Jona vs Bellinzona?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.