Rapperswil-Jona vs Bellinzona: match statistics
Rapperswil-Jona appears to be the favorite in this match despite their poor home form. The hosts have a significantly better scoring record at home (0.82 goals per match) compared to Bellinzona away (0.45 goals per match). A key factor is the hosts' superior xG efficiency (1.41) outperforming the visitors' xG (1.18), suggesting better quality of chances created. Bellinzona has a disastrous away record with a 73% loss rate and has never won away this season, further favoring the hosts. A draw remains a realistic option due to both teams' struggles to score consistently, however, Rapperswil-Jona's advantage in key statistics gives them a greater chance of victory.
Rapperswil-Jona vs Bellinzona: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Rapperswil-Jona played Bellinzona in Challenge League (Switzerland). The match was played on 20 February 2026. Final score: 2:1.
Current form
Rapperswil-Jona: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match. Bellinzona: 1-1-3, 0.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Rapperswil-Jona scores 1.09 and concedes 1.50 goals per match. Bellinzona scores 0.86 and concedes 1.77. League average: 2.88 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Rapperswil-Jona 50%, Bellinzona 32%. Over 2.5: Rapperswil-Jona 55%, Bellinzona 41%. League level: BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 56%.
xG, shots and style
Rapperswil-Jona has higher xG: 1.42 vs 1.25. Rapperswil-Jona: 11.4 shots per match, Bellinzona: 10.9.
Match halves
Rapperswil-Jona: half-time lead 23%, second-half goals 0.50. Bellinzona: half-time lead 14%, second-half goals 0.32.
Goals by minute
Rapperswil-Jona: 31-45+ (7 goals). Bellinzona: 31-45+ (6 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Challenge League: 2.88 goals per match, BTTS 54%, Over 2.5 56%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 2.50, 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
Rapperswil-Jona appears to be the favorite in this match despite their poor home form. The hosts have a significantly better scoring record at home (0.82 goals per match) compared to Bellinzona away (0.45 goals per match). A key factor is the hosts' superior xG efficiency (1.41) outperforming the visitors' xG (1.18), suggesting better quality of chances created. Bellinzona has a disastrous away record with a 73% loss rate and has never won away this season, further favoring the hosts. A draw remains a realistic option due to both teams' struggles to score consistently, however, Rapperswil-Jona's advantage in key statistics gives them a greater chance of victory.
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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
| Rapperswil-Jona | Bellinzona | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 35% | 32% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.27 | 0.25 |
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.
Rapperswil-Jona is 50% better for: last-5 form.
1.2 pts / match - Rapperswil-Jona · 0.8 pts / match - Bellinzona
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.
Rapperswil-Jona is 27% better for: goals scored per match.
1.09 goals / match - Rapperswil-Jona · 0.86 goals / match - Bellinzona
Rapperswil-Jona is 18% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.5 goals / match - Rapperswil-Jona · 1.77 goals / match - Bellinzona
Rapperswil-Jona scores in 77% of matches (17 of 22 matches), while Bellinzona keeps a clean sheet in 18% (4 of 22 matches).
Bellinzona scores in 41% of matches (9 of 22 matches), while Rapperswil-Jona keeps a clean sheet in 27% (6 of 22 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 - Rapperswil-Jona
Over / Under - Bellinzona
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.
Rapperswil-Jona is 50% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.23 pts / match - Rapperswil-Jona · 0.82 pts / match - Bellinzona
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Rapperswil-Jona - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 23% of matches and wins 36%. 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.
Bellinzona - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 14% of matches and wins 14%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.20 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 1.2 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 1.0 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 20% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 0% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 60% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -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 minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -4 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (10). Late-goal balance (76-90): -6 - 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
Rapperswil-Jona
Bellinzona
* 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
| Rapperswil-Jona | Liga | Bellinzona | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 2.59 | 2.88 | ▼ 2.64 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 50% | 54% | ▼ 32% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | • 55% | 56% | ▼ 41% |
| Clean sheets | • 27% | 26% | ▼ 18% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 64% | 70% | ▼ 68% |
| Goal after half-time | • 82% | 82% | ▼ 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.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Recent meetings (2): Rapperswil-Jona 1 - 1 - 0 Bellinzona. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Rapperswil-Jona vs Bellinzona?
The Challenge League match finished Rapperswil-Jona 2:1 Bellinzona. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Rapperswil-Jona and Bellinzona?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Rapperswil-Jona won 1, Bellinzona won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Rapperswil-Jona vs Bellinzona?
Rapperswil-Jona score 1.09 goals per game on average and Bellinzona 0.86. The Challenge League average is 2.88 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 56% of games. Both teams score in 50% of Rapperswil-Jona's matches and 32% of Bellinzona's.
What form are Rapperswil-Jona and Bellinzona in?
Over the last 5 games Rapperswil-Jona have a 2-0-3 record (1.20 points per game) and Bellinzona 1-1-3 (0.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Rapperswil-Jona vs Bellinzona?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.