Switzerland - Challenge LeagueStade de la MaladièreData current as of 25 July 2026

Neuchâtel Xamax vs Kriens: match statistics

Neuchâtel Xamax crest
Neuchâtel Xamax
3 : 2half-time 3:1
Kriens

Neuchâtel Xamax vs Kriens: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Neuchâtel Xamax play Kriens in Challenge League (Switzerland). The match date is 24 July 2026 at 19:30. Venue: Stade de la Maladière. Final score: 3:2.

Current form

Neuchâtel Xamax: 1-0-0, 3.00 points/match. Kriens: 0-0-1, 0.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Neuchâtel Xamax scores 3.00 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Kriens scores 2.00 and concedes 3.00. League average: 4.60 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Neuchâtel Xamax 100%, Kriens 100%. Over 2.5: Neuchâtel Xamax 100%, Kriens 100%. League level: BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 80%.

xG, shots and style

Neuchâtel Xamax has higher xG: 1.71 vs 1.48. Neuchâtel Xamax: 16.0 shots per match, Kriens: 11.0.

Match halves

Neuchâtel Xamax: half-time lead 100%, second-half goals 0.00. Kriens: half-time lead 0%, second-half goals 1.00.

Goals by minute

Neuchâtel Xamax: 0-15 (1 goals). Kriens: 31-45+ (1 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Challenge League: 4.60 goals per match, BTTS 60%, Over 2.5 80%.

Head-to-head

No aligned head-to-head sample is available in the database.

Match description

Kriens holds a slight edge in efficiency and form: in the last 5 matches the visitors scored 11 goals and conceded 6, while Neuchâtel Xamax scored 10 and conceded 8. In points this translates to approximately 10 points for Kriens (3 wins, 1 draw, 1 loss) versus 9 points for Xamax (3 wins, 0 draws, 2 losses); average points per game over the last 5 fixtures are 2.0 for Kriens and 1.8 for the hosts. Both teams occupy top table positions (visitors 2nd, hosts 3rd), but Kriens’ defensive advantage (6 conceded vs 8) and superior goal difference in the last five matches (+5 vs +2) favor the visitors. Data on shots and xG are unavailable (values equal 0), limiting assessment of chance quality, however the presented figures indicate greater efficiency for Kriens in the recent period. Therefore I forecast an away win with probability distribution: 45% for Kriens, 30% for the hosts and 25% for a draw.

Half-by-half

3 : 1
1st half
0 : 1
2nd half

Match statistics

41Possession (%)59
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
16Shots11
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
5Shots on target4
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
1.71xG1.48
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
2Corners4
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
50Dangerous attacks70
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
14Fouls25
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
3Cards4
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens

Pre-match profilewhat 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.

3Goals scored / match2
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
2Goals conceded / match3
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
41%Average possession59%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
5Shots on target / match4
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens

Team statswho is more efficient?

Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current season.

16Shots per match11
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
5Shots on target4
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
18.8%Shot conversion18.2%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
41%Possession59%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
1.71xG for1.48
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
1.48xG against1.71
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens

Shooting quality

Neuchâtel Xamax: Counter-attackingKriens: Efficient finishing
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
Accuracy (shots on target)31%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.13
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.600.50

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 formwho is in better shape?

Last five matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.

Neuchâtel Xamax
W
5 wins in a row
Season result split
100% W0% R0% P
Season (W-D-L)
1-0-0
3.00 pts / match · goal difference +1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-0
3.00 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
1-0-0
Last 5 at home
1-0-0
W
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 3.0Goals conceded: 2.0xG: 1.71Opponent xG: 1.48BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 100%
Kriens
L
No win in the last 5 matches
Season result split
0% W0% R100% P
Season (W-D-L)
0-0-1
0.00 pts / match · goal difference -1
Last 5 (W-D-L)
0-0-1
0.00 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
0-0-1
Last 5 away
0-0-1
L
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 2.0Goals conceded: 3.0xG: 1.48Opponent xG: 1.71BTTS: 100%Over 2.5: 100%

Goalshow 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 50% better for: goals scored per match.

3 goals / match - Neuchâtel Xamax · 2 goals / match - Kriens

Neuchâtel Xamax is 50% better for: goals conceded per match.

2 goals / match - Neuchâtel Xamax · 3 goals / match - Kriens

Neuchâtel Xamax scoring profile: very strong

Neuchâtel Xamax scores in 100% of matches (1 of 1 matches), while Kriens keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 matches).

Kriens scoring profile: very strong

Kriens scores in 100% of matches (1 of 1 matches), while Neuchâtel Xamax keeps a clean sheet in 0% (0 of 1 matches).

3Goals scored (season)2
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
2Goals conceded (season)3
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
5Average goals in match5
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
3Goals scored (last 5)2
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
2Goals conceded (last 5)3
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens

How often they score at least...

100%1 goal100%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
100%2 goals100%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
100%3 goals0%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
0%4 goals0%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens

How often they concede at least...

100%1 goal100%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
100%2 goals100%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
0%3 goals100%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
0%4 goals0%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens

* 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.

60%
League average

Goal patterns

100%BTTS at half-time100%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
0%BTTS in both halves0%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
0%Scored in both halves100%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens

BTTS and goal count

100%Min. 3 goals and BTTS100%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
0%Min. 3 goals without BTTS0%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
100%BTTS - last 5100%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens

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.

1st half

100%Min. 1 goal before half-time100%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
100%Min. 2 goals before half-time100%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
100%Min. 3 goals before half-time100%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens

2nd half

100%Min. 1 goal after half-time100%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
0%Min. 2 goals after half-time0%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
0%Min. 3 goals after half-time0%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens

Match halveswhen 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 - half-time state
100% leading0% draw0% trailing
Kriens - half-time state
0% leading0% draw100% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

3Points per match (1st half)0
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
3Goals scored (1st half)1
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
1Goals conceded (1st half)3
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
4Average goals (1st half)4
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
0%Clean sheet before half-time0%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
0%No goal before half-time0%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens

After half-time (2nd half)

0Points per match (2nd half)3
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
0Goals scored (2nd half)1
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
1Goals conceded (2nd half)0
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
1Average goals (2nd half)1
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
0%Clean sheet after half-time100%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens
100%No goal after half-time0%
Neuchâtel XamaxKriens

Neuchâtel Xamax - second-half results

0% W0% R100% P
3
Half-time points
3
Half-time goals
+2
Goal difference (1st half)
0
Second-half points
-1
Goal difference (2nd half)
3.00
PPG before half-time
Lead holding100%

Leads at half-time in 100% of matches and wins 100%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Kriens - second-half results

100% W0% R0% P
0
Half-time points
1
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
3
Second-half points
+1
Goal difference (2nd half)
0.00
PPG before half-time
Defence after half-time-3.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Neuchâtel Xamax - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match3.000.00
Goals scored / match3.00.0
Goals conceded / match1.01.0
Average goals in match4.01.0
1 goal100%100%
2 goals100%0%
3 goals100%0%
Clean sheet0%0%
No goal0%100%
Goal difference+2-1
Half-time: 100% leading - 0% draw - 0% trailing
2nd half: 0% won - 0% draw - 100% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 100% - Half-time goals total: 3
Kriens - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.003.00
Goals scored / match1.01.0
Goals conceded / match3.00.0
Average goals in match4.01.0
1 goal100%100%
2 goals100%0%
3 goals100%0%
Clean sheet0%100%
No goal0%0%
Goal difference-2+1
Half-time: 0% leading - 0% draw - 100% trailing
2nd half: 100% won - 0% draw - 0% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 100% - Half-time goals total: 1

* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.

Goals by minutewhen do goals arrive?

Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.

Neuchâtel Xamax
ScoredConceded
1
0
0-15
1
0
16-30
1
1
31-45
0
0
46-60
0
1
61-75
0
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 0-15 (1 goli). Concedes most in 31-45 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

Kriens
ScoredConceded
0
1
0-15
0
1
16-30
1
1
31-45
0
0
46-60
1
0
61-75
0
0
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (1 goli). Concedes most in 0-15 (1). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.

* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.

Additional team indicatorswhat do xG, efficiency and form show?

A comparison of chance quality, results and trends based on completed matches from the current season.

Match profile

5.00
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
3.0 : 2.0
Estimated goal split
home : away
109%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
100%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
-100%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
100%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
0%
0:0 risk
practically zero
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Neuchâtel Xamax

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.23
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.77
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
+0.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+1.29
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.52
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
107%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
111%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
-3.0
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 33% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

Kriens

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
-0.23
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.77
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-0.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.52
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-1.29
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
111%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
107%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
0.00
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
0.0
Late goals
0% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 0% come in the first quarter-hour.
0%

* 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 contextis this a high-scoring league?

How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Challenge League).

Teams vs league

Neuchâtel XamaxLigaKriens
Average goals in match 5.004.60 5.00
Both teams scored 100%60% 100%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 100%80% 100%
Clean sheets 0%20% 0%
Goal before half-time 100%60% 100%
Goal after half-time 100%100% 100%

^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.

4.60
Average goals per match
60%
Both teams scored
80%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
20%
Clean sheets
2.80
Home goals / match
1.80
Away goals / match
+56%
Home attack advantage
+36%
Home defence advantage
+40%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
60%
1 goal
40%
2 goals
40%
3 goals
40%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
100%
1 goal
60%
2 goals
60%
3 goals
40%
4 goals

FAQ

What was the result of Neuchâtel Xamax vs Kriens?

The Challenge League match finished Neuchâtel Xamax 3:2 Kriens. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What do the goal statistics show before Neuchâtel Xamax vs Kriens?

Neuchâtel Xamax score 3.00 goals per game on average and Kriens 2.00. The Challenge League average is 4.60 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 80% of games. Both teams score in 100% of Neuchâtel Xamax's matches and 100% of Kriens's.

What form are Neuchâtel Xamax and Kriens in?

Over the last 5 games Neuchâtel Xamax have a 1-0-0 record (3.00 points per game) and Kriens 0-0-1 (0.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Neuchâtel Xamax vs Kriens?

The statistical background for Neuchâtel Xamax vs Kriens — 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.