St. Gallen vs Lugano: match statistics
St. Gallen are displaying impressive home form with a 60% win rate at their venue and just 13% of matches without a goal scored. The hosts average 1.93 goals per home game, with their last five matches yielding 13 goals and only 5 conceded. Lugano have issues on the road – a 36% loss rate, a negative goal difference (-1), and an average of just 1.21 goals scored per away match. The visitors' form in their last five games is weaker (1.4 points per match) compared to St. Gallen (2.2 points). Additionally, Lugano have failed to score in 29% of their away matches, which, combined with the hosts' solid defense (40% clean sheets), gives the home team an advantage. All these factors point to a higher probability of a St. Gallen victory, although Lugano's quality does not rule out a draw.
St. Gallen vs Lugano: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
St. Gallen played against Lugano in Super League (Switzerland). The game was played on March 17, 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Recent form
St. Gallen has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Lugano has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses, with 1.40 points per game.
Scoring records
St. Gallen scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.21. Lugano scores 1.59 and allows 1.24. Games in this league average 3.28 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 69% of St. Gallen's games and 66% of Lugano's. The Over 2.5 rates are 72% and 52%, compared with league averages of 69% for BTTS and 68% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
St. Gallen has the higher season xG average, 1.75 to 1.47 per game. St. Gallen takes 15.4 shots per game, while Lugano takes 13.1.
First-half and second-half trends
St. Gallen leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 0.93 goals per game after halftime. Lugano leads at halftime in 38% and scores 0.79 after halftime.
When the teams score
St. Gallen's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (15 goals). For Lugano, it is minutes 61-75 (12 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Super League games average 3.28 goals. Both teams score in 69% of games, and 68% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 2 home wins, 0 draws and 0 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
St. Gallen are displaying impressive home form with a 60% win rate at their venue and just 13% of matches without a goal scored. The hosts average 1.93 goals per home game, with their last five matches yielding 13 goals and only 5 conceded. Lugano have issues on the road – a 36% loss rate, a negative goal difference (-1), and an average of just 1.21 goals scored per away match. The visitors' form in their last five games is weaker (1.4 points per match) compared to St. Gallen (2.2 points). Additionally, Lugano have failed to score in 29% of their away matches, which, combined with the hosts' solid defense (40% clean sheets), gives the home team an advantage. All these factors point to a higher probability of a St. Gallen victory, although Lugano's quality does not rule out a draw.
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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
| St. Gallen | Lugano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.35 | 0.35 |
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 form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
St. Gallen is 57% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - St. Gallen · 1.4 pts / game - Lugano
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.
St. Gallen is 26% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - St. Gallen · 1.59 goals / game - Lugano
St. Gallen scores in 90% of games (26 of 29 meczów), while Lugano keeps a clean sheet in 24% (7 of 29 meczów).
Lugano scores in 86% of games (25 of 29 meczów), while St. Gallen keeps a clean sheet in 28% (8 of 29 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 - St. Gallen
Over / Under - Lugano
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)
St. Gallen - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 55%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
Lugano - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 48%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 2.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +5 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +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 0-15 (15 goals). Concedes most in 31-45 (8). Late-goal balance (76-90): +5 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (12 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - 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
St. Gallen
Lugano
* 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 (Super League).
Teams vs league
| St. Gallen | Liga | Lugano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.21 | 3.28 | ▼ 2.83 |
| Both teams scored | • 69% | 69% | ▼ 66% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 72% | 68% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 28% | 18% | ▲ 24% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 83% | 77% | ▼ 72% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 69% | 82% | ▲ 86% |
^ 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 St. Gallen's perspective: 2 wins, 0 draws and 0 losses against Lugano. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 50% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of St. Gallen vs Lugano?
The Super League match finished St. Gallen 1:1 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 St. Gallen and Lugano?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches St. Gallen won 2, Lugano won 0 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 St. Gallen vs Lugano?
St. Gallen score 2.00 goals per game on average and Lugano 1.59. The Super League average is 3.28 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 68% of games. Both teams score in 69% of St. Gallen's matches and 66% of Lugano's.
What form are St. Gallen and Lugano in?
Over the last 5 games St. Gallen have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Lugano 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for St. Gallen vs Lugano?
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.