Winterthur vs Neuchâtel Xamax: match statistics
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Winterthur vs Neuchâtel Xamax: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Winterthur plays Neuchâtel Xamax in Challenge League (Switzerland). The game is scheduled for September 4, 2026. Venue: Stadion Schützenwiese.
Recent form
Winterthur has 2 wins, 2 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 1.60 points per game. Neuchâtel Xamax has 3 wins, 0 draws and 2 losses, with 1.80 points per game.
Scoring records
Winterthur scores 2.00 goals per game and allows 1.00. Neuchâtel Xamax scores 1.60 and allows 1.40. Games in this league average 2.88 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 40% of Winterthur's games and 80% of Neuchâtel Xamax's. The Over 2.5 rates are 40% and 80%, compared with league averages of 58% for BTTS and 54% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Winterthur has the higher season xG average, 1.70 to 1.40 per game. Winterthur takes 15.6 shots per game, while Neuchâtel Xamax takes 13.6.
First-half and second-half trends
Winterthur leads at halftime in 40% of its games and scores 1.20 goals per game after halftime. Neuchâtel Xamax leads at halftime in 40% and scores 0.60 after halftime.
When the teams score
Winterthur's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (3 goals). For Neuchâtel Xamax, it is minutes 0-15 (2 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Challenge League games average 2.88 goals. Both teams score in 58% of games, and 54% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
There is not enough head-to-head history for a meaningful comparison.
Before kickoff
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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 | Neuchâtel Xamax | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 25% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.10 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.37 | 0.47 |
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.
Neuchâtel Xamax is 13% better for: last-5 form.
1.6 pts / game - Winterthur · 1.8 pts / game - Neuchâtel Xamax
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 25% better for: goals scored per game.
2 goals / game - Winterthur · 1.6 goals / game - Neuchâtel Xamax
Winterthur is 40% better for: goals allowed per game.
1 goals / game - Winterthur · 1.4 goals / game - Neuchâtel Xamax
Winterthur scores in 80% of games (4 of 5 meczów), while Neuchâtel Xamax keeps a clean sheet in 20% (1 of 5 meczów).
Neuchâtel Xamax scores in 100% of games (5 of 5 meczów), while Winterthur keeps a clean sheet in 40% (2 of 5 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 - Winterthur
Over / Under - Neuchâtel Xamax
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.
Neuchâtel Xamax is 14% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.4 pts / game - Winterthur · 1.6 pts / game - Neuchâtel Xamax
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Winterthur - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 40%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Neuchâtel Xamax - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 40% of games and wins 60%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Defense stays consistent across the full game.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +2 | +3 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.60 | 1.40 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | 0 |
* 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 (3 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (2). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (2 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (3). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - 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
Winterthur
Neuchâtel Xamax
* 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 | Neuchâtel Xamax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▲ 3.00 | 2.88 | ▲ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 40% | 58% | ▲ 80% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 40% | 54% | ▲ 80% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 40% | 23% | ▼ 20% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 80% | 85% | ▼ 80% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 100% | 85% | ▼ 80% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
FAQ
When do Winterthur and Neuchâtel Xamax play?
Winterthur face Neuchâtel Xamax on September 4, 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 Neuchâtel Xamax?
Winterthur score 2.00 goals per game on average and Neuchâtel Xamax 1.60. The Challenge League average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 54% of games. Both teams score in 40% of Winterthur's matches and 80% of Neuchâtel Xamax's.
What form are Winterthur and Neuchâtel Xamax in?
Over the last 5 games Winterthur have a 2-2-1 record (1.60 points per game) and Neuchâtel Xamax 3-0-2 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Winterthur vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Winterthur vs Neuchâtel Xamax: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.