Étoile Carouge vs Neuchâtel Xamax: match statistics
Statistical analysis points to a very level encounter between two teams with similar disposition. Étoile Carouge displays weak home form with 30% wins and a goal difference of -3, however, an advantage in possession (51%) and higher xG (1.54 vs 1.47) suggest offensive potential. Neuchâtel Xamax has a better overall record (8 wins vs 4), but struggles away with 60% losses and only 30% wins. Both teams have defensive issues – the hosts concede an average of 1.3 goals per home match, the guests a substantial 1.9 away. The recent form of both teams is unsatisfactory (1 win each in the last 5 matches), which further argues for a draw. The high percentage of draws for the hosts (30%) and a history of high-scoring meetings (avg 2.3-3.2 goals) suggest a split of points in an exciting match.
Étoile Carouge vs Neuchâtel Xamax: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Étoile Carouge played Neuchâtel Xamax in Challenge League (Switzerland). The match was played on 13 February 2026. Final score: 1:3.
Current form
Étoile Carouge: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Neuchâtel Xamax: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match.
Goal statistics
Étoile Carouge scores 1.00 and concedes 1.48 goals per match. Neuchâtel Xamax scores 1.43 and concedes 1.52. League average: 2.86 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Étoile Carouge 52%, Neuchâtel Xamax 62%. Over 2.5: Étoile Carouge 48%, Neuchâtel Xamax 62%. League level: BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Neuchâtel Xamax has higher xG: 1.60 vs 1.37. Étoile Carouge: 12.3 shots per match, Neuchâtel Xamax: 13.7.
Match halves
Étoile Carouge: half-time lead 19%, second-half goals 0.52. Neuchâtel Xamax: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Étoile Carouge: 16-30 (5 goals). Neuchâtel Xamax: 76-90+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Challenge League: 2.86 goals per match, BTTS 53%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-2. 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
Statistical analysis points to a very level encounter between two teams with similar disposition. Étoile Carouge displays weak home form with 30% wins and a goal difference of -3, however, an advantage in possession (51%) and higher xG (1.54 vs 1.47) suggest offensive potential. Neuchâtel Xamax has a better overall record (8 wins vs 4), but struggles away with 60% losses and only 30% wins. Both teams have defensive issues – the hosts concede an average of 1.3 goals per home match, the guests a substantial 1.9 away. The recent form of both teams is unsatisfactory (1 win each in the last 5 matches), which further argues for a draw. The high percentage of draws for the hosts (30%) and a history of high-scoring meetings (avg 2.3-3.2 goals) suggest a split of points in an exciting match.
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
| Étoile Carouge | Neuchâtel Xamax | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 32% | 33% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.31 |
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.
Neuchâtel Xamax is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Étoile Carouge · 1.4 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.
Neuchâtel Xamax is 43% better for: goals scored per match.
1 goals / match - Étoile Carouge · 1.43 goals / match - Neuchâtel Xamax
Étoile Carouge scores in 62% of matches (13 of 21 matches), while Neuchâtel Xamax keeps a clean sheet in 14% (3 of 21 matches).
Neuchâtel Xamax scores in 76% of matches (16 of 21 matches), while Étoile Carouge keeps a clean sheet in 19% (4 of 21 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 - Étoile Carouge
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.
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Étoile Carouge - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 19% of matches and wins 19%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.4 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Neuchâtel Xamax - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% 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 | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 20% | 20% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 40% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -2 | 0 |
* 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 16-30 (5 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): -5 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (9). 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Étoile Carouge
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
| Étoile Carouge | Liga | Neuchâtel Xamax | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.48 | 2.86 | • 2.95 |
| Both teams scored | • 52% | 53% | ▲ 62% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 48% | 56% | ▲ 62% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 19% | 26% | ▼ 14% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 62% | 70% | ▲ 81% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 86% | 81% | • 81% |
^ 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
Recent meetings (2): Étoile Carouge 0 - 0 - 2 Neuchâtel Xamax. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Étoile Carouge vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
The Challenge League match finished Étoile Carouge 1:3 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 Étoile Carouge and Neuchâtel Xamax?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Étoile Carouge won 0, Neuchâtel Xamax won 2 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 Étoile Carouge vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
Étoile Carouge score 1.00 goals per game on average and Neuchâtel Xamax 1.43. The Challenge League average is 2.86 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 52% of Étoile Carouge's matches and 62% of Neuchâtel Xamax's.
What form are Étoile Carouge and Neuchâtel Xamax in?
Over the last 5 games Étoile Carouge have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Neuchâtel Xamax 2-1-2 (1.40 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Étoile Carouge vs Neuchâtel Xamax?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Étoile Carouge vs Neuchâtel Xamax: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.