Winterthur vs Aarau: match statistics
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Winterthur vs Aarau: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Winterthur plays Aarau in Challenge League (Switzerland). The game is scheduled for September 18, 2026. Venue: Stadion Schützenwiese.
Recent form
Winterthur has 3 wins, 2 draws and 0 losses over its last five games, averaging 2.20 points per game. Aarau has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss, with 1.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Winterthur scores 2.13 goals per game and allows 0.88. Aarau scores 1.63 and allows 1.75. Games in this league average 3.00 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 38% of Winterthur's games and 88% of Aarau's. The Over 2.5 rates are 50% and 88%, compared with league averages of 57% for BTTS and 57% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Aarau has the higher season xG average, 1.91 to 1.87 per game. Winterthur takes 17.0 shots per game, while Aarau takes 18.0.
First-half and second-half trends
Winterthur leads at halftime in 50% of its games and scores 1.00 goals per game after halftime. Aarau leads at halftime in 38% and scores 1.00 after halftime.
When the teams score
Winterthur's most productive scoring window is minutes 0-15 (3 goals). For Aarau, it is minutes 61-75 (5 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Challenge League games average 3.00 goals. Both teams score in 57% of games, and 57% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
1X2 odds
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
| Winterthur | Aarau | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.34 | 0.28 |
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.
Winterthur is 38% better for: last-5 form.
2.2 pts / game - Winterthur · 1.6 pts / game - Aarau
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.
Winterthur is 31% better for: goals scored per game.
2.13 goals / game - Winterthur · 1.63 goals / game - Aarau
Winterthur is 99% better for: goals allowed per game.
0.88 goals / game - Winterthur · 1.75 goals / game - Aarau
Winterthur scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 games), while Aarau keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 8 games).
Aarau scores in 88% of games (7 of 8 games), while Winterthur keeps a clean sheet in 50% (4 of 8 games).
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 - Winterthur
Over / Under - Aarau
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.
Winterthur is 27% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.75 pts / game - Winterthur · 1.38 pts / game - Aarau
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Winterthur - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 50% of games and wins 50%. 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.
Aarau - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 38% of games and wins 38%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.5 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 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.2 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 0% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 80% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +4 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 2.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.6 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -2 | +3 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 61-75 (5 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (5). Late-goal balance (76-90): -1 - 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
Winterthur
Aarau
* 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
| Winterthur | Liga | Aarau | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | • 3.00 | 3.00 | ▲ 3.38 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 38% | 57% | ▲ 88% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 50% | 57% | ▲ 88% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 50% | 23% | ▼ 0% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 75% | 83% | ▼ 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 88% | ▲ 100% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Winterthur and Aarau play?
Winterthur face Aarau on September 18, 2026 in Challenge League at Stadion Schützenwiese. The exact kick-off time in your timezone is shown at the top of the match page.
What do the goal statistics show before Winterthur vs Aarau?
Winterthur score 2.13 goals per game on average and Aarau 1.63. The Challenge League average is 3.00 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 57% of games. Both teams score in 38% of Winterthur's matches and 88% of Aarau's.
What form are Winterthur and Aarau in?
Over the last 5 games Winterthur have a 3-2-0 record (2.20 points per game) and Aarau 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Winterthur vs Aarau?
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.