Switzerland - Super LeagueData current as of 11 September 2026

Thun vs Young Boys: match statistics

Thun crest
Thun
3 : 8half-time 2:3
Young Boys crest
Young Boys

Thun vs Young Boys: form, goals and key statistics

Key match information

Thun played Young Boys in Super League (Switzerland). The match was played on 14 May 2026. Final score: 3:8.

Current form

Thun: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match. Young Boys: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.

Goal statistics

Thun scores 2.11 and concedes 1.19 goals per match. Young Boys scores 1.92 and concedes 1.75. League average: 3.24 goals.

BTTS / Over / Under

BTTS: Thun 69%, Young Boys 67%. Over 2.5: Thun 75%, Young Boys 72%. League level: BTTS 66%, Over 2.5 67%.

xG, shots and style

Thun has higher xG: 1.88 vs 1.70. Thun: 17.0 shots per match, Young Boys: 14.9.

Match halves

Thun: half-time lead 44%, second-half goals 1.22. Young Boys: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 1.22.

Goals by minute

Thun: 46-60 (17 goals). Young Boys: 76-90+ (16 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.

League context

Super League: 3.24 goals per match, BTTS 66%, Over 2.5 67%.

Head-to-head

Before this fixture, 3 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-1. Average goals 4.67, 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

Thun holds a clear advantage in home metrics: at home they average 2.33 goals per game with 17.5 shots and 6.39 shots on target, and they have 76 goals on the season. Young Boys average 1.61 goals away with 13.17 shots and 4.17 shots on target, indicating lower offensive efficiency from the visitors. Defensively the hosts concede 1.17 goals at home versus 2.28 conceded by Young Boys on the road, and xG values also favor Thun (xG for 1.97 vs 1.46; xG against both 1.66). However, Thun’s poorer form in the last 5 matches should be noted – only 1 win, 4 defeats, 0.6 points per game and 4 scored vs 8 conceded; Young Boys in their last 5 have 1 win, 2 draws, 1.0 point per game and 8 goals scored. Given the home statistical edge (67% home win rate vs Young Boys’ 28% away win rate) and superior shot, xG and goals-against averages, I favor a Thun victory.

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BTTS - will both teams score?

BTTS - Yes appears more likely as both teams have high season BTTS rates: Thun 61% and Young Boys 72%, versus a league average of 66%. Goal metrics support this: Thun score 2.22 goals per game (xG 1.94) and concede 1.22, while Young Boys score 1.61 (xG 1.46) and concede 2.28, indicating both sides have scoring potential. Thun create more opportunities (16.56 shots and 6.5 on target) than Young Boys (13.17 and 4.17), with similar conversion rates 13% vs 12%, so the hosts should find a way to score against the opponents' weaker defense. Factors reducing probability include Thun’s recent form in the last 5 matches (last 5: 0.8 goals per game and BTTS only 40%) and the fact Thun have kept a clean sheet in 39% of fixtures; however Young Boys have only 6% clean sheets this season, which still favors BTTS. Considering the above figures and the league average goals of 3.24, I estimate BTTS chance at 72% for Yes and 28% for No.

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Over/Under - goals analysis

Season-long metrics indicate attacking strength from both sides: Thun averages 2.22 goals per game, Young Boys 1.61, and the percentage of matches over 1.5 goals is 89% for Thun and 94% for Young Boys. xG values also support scoring: xG for Thun is 1.94 versus 1.46 for Young Boys, while xG against is 1.34 (Thun) and 1.66 (Young Boys), yielding projected xG of ~1.80 for the home side and 1.40 for the visitors (total 3.20). Young Boys concede 2.28 goals on average away, Thun has only 39% clean sheets, and BTTS is 61% (Thun) and 72% (Young Boys), which increases the likelihood of both teams scoring. Additionally Thun average 16.56 shots and 6.5 on target per game versus 13.17 and 4.17 for Young Boys, and the league average is 3.24 goals per match, so the strongest signal is Over 2.5. Considering the projected 3.20 goals, season-long Over 2.5 at 72% for both teams and high BTTS, I recommend backing the Over on the 2.5 line.

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HT/FT - half-time and full-time scenario

Thun led at the break in 39% of their matches this season, while Young Boys were leading at half-time in only 22% and were trailing at the break in 44% of games, suggesting a home advantage in the first 45 minutes. The hosts average 0.78 goals by half-time and have kept a clean sheet at the break in 78% of matches, whereas Young Boys concede an average of 1.11 goals by half-time; additionally Thun’s xG is 1.94 compared to Young Boys’ average xG conceded of 1.66, with 6.5 shots on target for the home side versus 4.17 for the visitors. Over the full match Thun win 50% of home games versus 28% away wins for Young Boys, so the hosts have a superior conversion and offensive pressure across 90 minutes. Based on this, the strongest signal is the 1/1 scenario (Thun leads at half-time and wins full-time), which I assign a 31% probability.

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Half-by-half

2 : 3
1st half
1 : 5
2nd half

Match statistics

43Possession (%)57
ThunYoung Boys
15Shots25
ThunYoung Boys
6Shots on target11
ThunYoung Boys
1.67xG2.74
ThunYoung Boys
3Corners2
ThunYoung Boys
43Dangerous attacks56
ThunYoung Boys
17Fouls13
ThunYoung Boys
7Cards3
ThunYoung Boys

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.

2.11Goals scored / match1.92
ThunYoung Boys
1.19Goals conceded / match1.75
ThunYoung Boys
46%Average possession55%
ThunYoung Boys
5.75Shots on target / match5.33
ThunYoung Boys

Team statswho is more efficient?

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

17.03Shots per match14.86
ThunYoung Boys
5.75Shots on target5.33
ThunYoung Boys
12.4%Shot conversion12.9%
ThunYoung Boys
46%Possession55%
ThunYoung Boys
1.88xG for1.7
ThunYoung Boys
1.61xG against1.5
ThunYoung Boys

Shooting quality

Thun: Counter-attackingYoung Boys: Dominant
ThunYoung Boys
Accuracy (shots on target)34%36%
Chance quality (xG per shot)0.110.11
Finishing (goals per shot on target)0.370.36

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.

Young Boys is 67% better for: last-5 form.

0.6 pts / match - Thun · 1 pts / match - Young Boys

Thun
LWLLL
Season result split
67% W6% D28% L
Season (W-D-L)
24-2-10
2.06 pts / match · goal difference +33
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-0-4
0.60 pts / match
Record at home (W-D-L)
12-2-4
Last 5 at home
3-1-1
WDWWL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 0.8Goals conceded: 1.6xG: 1.48Opponent xG: 1.84BTTS: 40%Over 2.5: 40%
Young Boys
DDLLW
Season result split
39% W25% D36% L
Season (W-D-L)
14-9-13
1.42 pts / match · goal difference +6
Last 5 (W-D-L)
1-2-2
1.00 pts / match
Record away (W-D-L)
5-5-8
Last 5 away
2-1-2
LWWDL
Last 5 matches - averages
Goals scored: 1.6Goals conceded: 1.4xG: 1.89Opponent xG: 1.50BTTS: 60%Over 2.5: 60%

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.

Thun is 10% better for: goals scored per match.

2.11 goals / match - Thun · 1.92 goals / match - Young Boys

Thun is 47% better for: goals conceded per match.

1.19 goals / match - Thun · 1.75 goals / match - Young Boys

Thun scoring profile: very strong

Thun scores in 86% of matches (31 of 36 matches), while Young Boys keeps a clean sheet in 22% (8 of 36 matches).

Young Boys scoring profile: very strong

Young Boys scores in 83% of matches (30 of 36 matches), while Thun keeps a clean sheet in 17% (6 of 36 matches).

76Goals scored (season)69
ThunYoung Boys
43Goals conceded (season)63
ThunYoung Boys
3.31Average goals in match3.67
ThunYoung Boys
4Goals scored (last 5)8
ThunYoung Boys
8Goals conceded (last 5)7
ThunYoung Boys

How often they score at least...

86%1 goal83%
ThunYoung Boys
64%2 goals50%
ThunYoung Boys
36%3 goals36%
ThunYoung Boys
19%4 goals14%
ThunYoung Boys

How often they concede at least...

83%1 goal78%
ThunYoung Boys
25%2 goals47%
ThunYoung Boys
8%3 goals28%
ThunYoung Boys
3%4 goals14%
ThunYoung Boys

* 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

28%BTTS at half-time28%
ThunYoung Boys
0%BTTS in both halves11%
ThunYoung Boys
39%Scored in both halves36%
ThunYoung Boys

BTTS and goal count

67%Min. 3 goals and BTTS56%
ThunYoung Boys
8%Min. 3 goals without BTTS17%
ThunYoung Boys
40%BTTS - last 560%
ThunYoung Boys

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

78%Min. 1 goal before half-time67%
ThunYoung Boys
50%Min. 2 goals before half-time44%
ThunYoung Boys
19%Min. 3 goals before half-time25%
ThunYoung Boys

2nd half

86%Min. 1 goal after half-time92%
ThunYoung Boys
53%Min. 2 goals after half-time61%
ThunYoung Boys
25%Min. 3 goals after half-time42%
ThunYoung Boys

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.

Thun is 26% better for: first-half form (half-time points).

1.67 pts / match - Thun · 1.33 pts / match - Young Boys

Thun - half-time state
44% leading33% draw22% trailing
Young Boys - half-time state
31% leading42% draw28% trailing

Before half-time (1st half)

1.67Points per match (1st half)1.33
ThunYoung Boys
0.89Goals scored (1st half)0.69
ThunYoung Boys
0.61Goals conceded (1st half)0.75
ThunYoung Boys
1.5Average goals (1st half)1.44
ThunYoung Boys
50%Clean sheet before half-time58%
ThunYoung Boys
44%No goal before half-time47%
ThunYoung Boys

After half-time (2nd half)

1.81Points per match (2nd half)1.58
ThunYoung Boys
1.22Goals scored (2nd half)1.22
ThunYoung Boys
0.58Goals conceded (2nd half)1
ThunYoung Boys
1.81Average goals (2nd half)2.22
ThunYoung Boys
53%Clean sheet after half-time39%
ThunYoung Boys
31%No goal after half-time33%
ThunYoung Boys

Thun - second-half results

50% W31% D19% L
60
Half-time points
32
Half-time goals
+10
Goal difference (1st half)
65
Second-half points
+23
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.67
PPG before half-time
Lead holding152%

Leads at half-time in 44% of matches and wins 67%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time-0.0

Defence stays stable across the full match.

Young Boys - second-half results

47% W17% D36% L
48
Half-time points
25
Half-time goals
-2
Goal difference (1st half)
57
Second-half points
+8
Goal difference (2nd half)
1.33
PPG before half-time
Lead holding126%

Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 39%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.

Defence after half-time+0.3

Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.

Thun - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match1.200.80
Goals scored / match0.40.4
Goals conceded / match0.61.0
Average goals in match1.01.4
1 goal60%80%
2 goals40%40%
3 goals0%20%
Clean sheet60%20%
No goal60%80%
Goal difference-1-3
Half-time: 20% leading - 60% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 20% won - 20% draw - 60% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - Half-time goals total: 2
Young Boys - last 5 matches by half
1st half2nd half
Points per match0.801.40
Goals scored / match0.21.4
Goals conceded / match0.41.0
Average goals in match0.62.4
1 goal20%100%
2 goals20%80%
3 goals20%60%
Clean sheet80%20%
No goal80%20%
Goal difference-1+2
Half-time: 0% leading - 80% draw - 20% trailing
2nd half: 40% won - 20% draw - 40% lost
BTTS at half-time (last 5): 20% - 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.

Thun
ScoredConceded
7
7
0-15
11
8
16-30
14
7
31-45
17
4
46-60
11
4
61-75
16
13
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 46-60 (17 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.

Young Boys
ScoredConceded
9
12
0-15
10
4
16-30
6
11
31-45
14
10
46-60
14
11
61-75
16
15
76-90

Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (16 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (15). Late-goal balance (76-90): +1 - wins late phases.

* 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

3.48
Estimated goals
attack vs opponent defence
1.9 : 1.6
Estimated goal split
home : away
108%
Pace vs league
100% = league average
68%
Both teams scored (BTTS)
average from both teams' seasons
+34%
Derby effect
H2H goals vs typical matches
71%
BTTS estimate
from both teams' scoring frequency
2%
0:0 risk
about 1 in 50 matches
2-3
Most common goal range
attack vs defence on both sides

Thun

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.27
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
+0.65
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-7.8 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.23
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
+0.42
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
119%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
82%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-1.46
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.3
Late goals
21% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 9% come in the first quarter-hour.
21%

Young Boys

Net xG balance
Difference between the quality of chances created and allowed per match.
+0.20
Results compared with xG
Difference between the actual goal balance and the balance suggested by xG.
-0.03
Points compared with goal balance
Comparison between collected points and the points implied by the team's goal balance.
-7.9 pts
Finishing efficiency
Does the team convert chances? Positive means it scores more than the quality of chances suggests.
+0.22
Defensive efficiency
Does the defence or goalkeeper save the team? Positive means it concedes less than the chances allowed suggest.
-0.25
Attack vs league
How much the team scores compared with the league average for this role. 120% means 20% above average.
132%
Defence vs league
How much the team concedes compared with the league average. 80% means 20% fewer goals conceded.
98%
Form trend
Compares points from the last 5 matches with the whole-season average.
-0.42
Stronger second half?
How many more goals the team scores after half-time than before it.
+0.5
Late goals
23% of this team's goals come in minutes 76-90. For comparison, 13% come in the first quarter-hour.
23%

* 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 (Super League).

Teams vs league

ThunLigaYoung Boys
Average goals in match 3.313.24 3.67
Both teams scored 69%66% 67%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) 75%67% 72%
Clean sheets 17%19% 22%
Goal before half-time 78%76% 67%
Goal after half-time 86%84% 92%

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

3.24
Average goals per match
66%
Both teams scored
67%
Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5)
19%
Clean sheets
1.78
Home goals / match
1.46
Away goals / match
+22%
Home attack advantage
+18%
Home defence advantage
+8%
Total home advantage
Goals in 1st half (whole league)
76%
1 goal
42%
2 goals
18%
3 goals
7%
4 goals
Goals in 2nd half (whole league)
84%
1 goal
55%
2 goals
30%
3 goals
9%
4 goals

Lineups and player events

Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.

Match timeline

Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.

  1. Young BoysGoalSamuel EssendeAssist: Sandro Lauper
  2. ThunYellow cardChristopher Ibayi
  3. Young BoysGoalSamuel Essende
  4. Young BoysYellow cardEbrima Colley
  5. ThunRed cardMarco Bürki
  6. Young BoysGoalSamuel Essende
  7. ThunYellow cardLeonardo Bertone
  8. Young BoysSubstitutionOn: Armin GigovicOff: Edimilson Fernandes
  9. Young BoysGoalAlan VirginiusAssist: Armin Gigovic
  10. Young BoysGoalChristian FassnachtAssist: Alan Virginius
  11. ThunSubstitutionOn: Noah Manuel RuppOff: Elmin Rastoder
  12. Young BoysSubstitutionOn: Jaouen HadjamOff: Yan Valery
  13. ThunRed cardJan Bamert
  14. Young BoysSubstitutionOn: Chris Vianney BediaOff: Alvyn Antonio Sanches
  15. Young BoysGoalChris Vianney Bedia
  16. Young BoysYellow cardSandro Lauper
  17. ThunSubstitutionOn: Dominik FrankeOff: Leonardo Bertone
  18. Young BoysGoalChristian FassnachtAssist: Armin Gigovic
  19. Young BoysYellow cardSamuel Essende
  20. ThunYellow cardNiklas Steffen

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.

Anojen KanagasingamMatches officiated: 17
4.35Cards per match
0Penalties per match
1 / X / 235%Home wins12%Draws53%Away wins

Head-to-head

Recent meetings (3): Thun 2 - 0 - 1 Young Boys. Average goals 4.67, both teams scored in 100% matches.

FAQ

What was the result of Thun vs Young Boys?

The Super League match finished Thun 3:8 Young Boys. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.

What is the head-to-head record between Thun and Young Boys?

In the last 3 head-to-head matches Thun won 2, Young Boys won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.67 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.

What do the goal statistics show before Thun vs Young Boys?

Thun score 2.11 goals per game on average and Young Boys 1.92. The Super League average is 3.24 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Thun's matches and 67% of Young Boys's.

What form are Thun and Young Boys in?

Over the last 5 games Thun have a 1-0-4 record (0.60 points per game) and Young Boys 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).

Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Thun vs Young Boys?

The statistical background for Thun vs Young Boys — 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.