Grasshopper vs Lugano: match statistics
Lugano is in significantly better form than Grasshopper, as evidenced by 4 wins in their last 5 matches and a high PPG of 2.4. The hosts are only in 11th place in the table with just a 20% home win rate and a negative streak (only 1 win in their last 5 matches). Lugano, as the league's second-placed team, boasts a 50% away win rate and an advantage in possession (58% vs 47%), indicating control of the game. The difference in expected goals (xG For: 1.67 vs 1.45) and scoring statistics (Lugano with 37 goals this season vs Grasshopper's 28) further confirm the visitors' advantage. Considering the hosts' poor form, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match at home, and Lugano's solid performance, an away win is expected.
Grasshopper vs Lugano: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Grasshopper played Lugano in Super League (Switzerland). The match was played on 31 January 2026. Final score: 1:1.
Current form
Grasshopper: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match. Lugano: 5-0-0, 3.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Grasshopper scores 1.33 and concedes 1.86 goals per match. Lugano scores 1.76 and concedes 1.24. League average: 3.35 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Grasshopper 62%, Lugano 57%. Over 2.5: Grasshopper 57%, Lugano 57%. League level: BTTS 66%, Over 2.5 68%.
xG, shots and style
Lugano has higher xG: 1.52 vs 1.46. Grasshopper: 12.9 shots per match, Lugano: 13.8.
Match halves
Grasshopper: half-time lead 29%, second-half goals 0.71. Lugano: half-time lead 43%, second-half goals 0.81.
Goals by minute
Grasshopper: 31-45+ (6 goals). Lugano: 31-45+ (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Super League: 3.35 goals per match, BTTS 66%, Over 2.5 68%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. Average goals 3.00, BTTS 100%.
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
Lugano is in significantly better form than Grasshopper, as evidenced by 4 wins in their last 5 matches and a high PPG of 2.4. The hosts are only in 11th place in the table with just a 20% home win rate and a negative streak (only 1 win in their last 5 matches). Lugano, as the league's second-placed team, boasts a 50% away win rate and an advantage in possession (58% vs 47%), indicating control of the game. The difference in expected goals (xG For: 1.67 vs 1.45) and scoring statistics (Lugano with 37 goals this season vs Grasshopper's 28) further confirm the visitors' advantage. Considering the hosts' poor form, conceding an average of 1.7 goals per match at home, and Lugano's solid performance, an away win is expected.
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
| Grasshopper | Lugano | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 35% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.37 |
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.
Lugano is 275% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Grasshopper · 3 pts / match - 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.
Lugano is 32% better for: goals scored per match.
1.33 goals / match - Grasshopper · 1.76 goals / match - Lugano
Lugano is 50% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.86 goals / match - Grasshopper · 1.24 goals / match - Lugano
Grasshopper scores in 71% of matches (15 of 21 matches), while Lugano keeps a clean sheet in 33% (7 of 21 matches).
Lugano scores in 86% of matches (18 of 21 matches), while Grasshopper keeps a clean sheet in 10% (2 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 - Grasshopper
Over / Under - Lugano
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.
Lugano is 38% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.24 pts / match - Grasshopper · 1.71 pts / match - Lugano
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Grasshopper - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 29% of matches and wins 19%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Lugano - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 43% of matches and wins 57%. 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.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 1.0 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.8 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 20% | 20% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +1 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 2.60 | 2.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 2.2 | 1.2 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.4 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 2.6 | 1.8 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 80% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 60% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 20% | 0% |
| Goal difference | +9 | +3 |
* 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 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (8). 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
Grasshopper
Lugano
* 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 (Super League).
Teams vs league
| Grasshopper | Liga | Lugano | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 3.19 | 3.35 | ▼ 3.00 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 62% | 66% | ▼ 57% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 57% | 68% | ▼ 57% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 10% | 19% | ▲ 33% |
| Goal before half-time | • 76% | 76% | ▼ 71% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 81% | 83% | ▲ 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
Previous meeting: Grasshopper 0 - 0 - 1 Lugano. Average goals 3.00, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Grasshopper vs Lugano?
The Super League match finished Grasshopper 1:1 Lugano. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Grasshopper vs Lugano?
Grasshopper score 1.33 goals per game on average and Lugano 1.76. The Super League average is 3.35 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 68% of games. Both teams score in 62% of Grasshopper's matches and 57% of Lugano's.
What form are Grasshopper and Lugano in?
Over the last 5 games Grasshopper have a 1-1-3 record (0.80 points per game) and Lugano 5-0-0 (3.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Grasshopper vs Lugano?
The statistical background for Grasshopper vs Lugano — 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.