Aarau vs Neuchâtel Xamax: match statistics
Aarau demonstrate a clear advantage as the home team, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 77% home wins and 54% clean sheets. The hosts score an average of 1.85 goals per home match while conceding only 0.77, resulting in a positive goal difference of +14. Neuchâtel Xamax perform significantly worse in away matches – with only 31% wins, 54% defeats, and a negative goal difference of -5, while failing to keep a clean sheet in 85% of their away games. xG statistics also favor Aarau (2.13 vs 1.45), and the form of both teams in their last five matches confirms the hosts' superiority. Taking all these factors into account, an Aarau victory is the most likely outcome of this encounter.
Aarau vs Neuchâtel Xamax: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Aarau played Neuchâtel Xamax in Challenge League (Switzerland). The match was played on 21 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Aarau: 3-1-1, 2.00 points/match. Neuchâtel Xamax: 2-2-1, 1.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Aarau scores 2.04 and concedes 1.27 goals per match. Neuchâtel Xamax scores 1.38 and concedes 1.38. League average: 2.81 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Aarau 62%, Neuchâtel Xamax 58%. Over 2.5: Aarau 65%, Neuchâtel Xamax 58%. League level: BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 55%.
xG, shots and style
Aarau has higher xG: 1.91 vs 1.59. Aarau: 17.1 shots per match, Neuchâtel Xamax: 13.7.
Match halves
Aarau: half-time lead 46%, second-half goals 1.15. Neuchâtel Xamax: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Aarau: 0-15 (15 goals). Neuchâtel Xamax: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Challenge League: 2.81 goals per match, BTTS 52%, Over 2.5 55%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 50%.
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
Aarau demonstrate a clear advantage as the home team, occupying 2nd place in the table with an impressive record of 77% home wins and 54% clean sheets. The hosts score an average of 1.85 goals per home match while conceding only 0.77, resulting in a positive goal difference of +14. Neuchâtel Xamax perform significantly worse in away matches – with only 31% wins, 54% defeats, and a negative goal difference of -5, while failing to keep a clean sheet in 85% of their away games. xG statistics also favor Aarau (2.13 vs 1.45), and the form of both teams in their last five matches confirms the hosts' superiority. Taking all these factors into account, an Aarau victory is the most likely outcome of this encounter.
View the statistical overviewHalf-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
| Aarau | Neuchâtel Xamax | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 39% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.31 | 0.29 |
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.
Aarau is 25% better for: last-5 form.
2 pts / match - Aarau · 1.6 pts / match - 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.
Aarau is 48% better for: goals scored per match.
2.04 goals / match - Aarau · 1.38 goals / match - Neuchâtel Xamax
Aarau is 9% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.27 goals / match - Aarau · 1.38 goals / match - Neuchâtel Xamax
Aarau scores in 96% of matches (25 of 26 matches), while Neuchâtel Xamax keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 matches).
Neuchâtel Xamax scores in 69% of matches (18 of 26 matches), while Aarau keeps a clean sheet in 35% (9 of 26 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 - Aarau
Over / Under - Neuchâtel Xamax
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.
Aarau is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.73 pts / match - Aarau · 1.15 pts / match - Neuchâtel Xamax
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Aarau - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 46% of matches and wins 73%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Neuchâtel Xamax - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.2 | 1.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.2 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 2.4 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 20% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +5 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.4 |
| Average goals in match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 60% |
| Goal difference | 0 | +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 0-15 (15 goals). Concedes most in 16-30 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +9 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (11). Late-goal balance (76-90): -2 - 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Aarau
Neuchâtel Xamax
* 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
| Aarau | Liga | Neuchâtel Xamax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 3.31 | 2.81 | • 2.77 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 62% | 52% | ▲ 58% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 65% | 55% | ▲ 58% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 35% | 28% | ▼ 19% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 85% | 68% | ▲ 73% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 79% | ▼ 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.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Aarau 2 - 0 - 0 Neuchâtel Xamax. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Aarau vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
The Challenge League match finished Aarau 1:0 Neuchâtel Xamax. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Aarau and Neuchâtel Xamax?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Aarau won 2, Neuchâtel Xamax 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 Aarau vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
Aarau score 2.04 goals per game on average and Neuchâtel Xamax 1.38. The Challenge League average is 2.81 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 55% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Aarau's matches and 58% of Neuchâtel Xamax's.
What form are Aarau and Neuchâtel Xamax in?
Over the last 5 games Aarau have a 3-1-1 record (2.00 points per game) and Neuchâtel Xamax 2-2-1 (1.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Aarau vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
The statistical background for Aarau vs Neuchâtel Xamax — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.