Young Boys vs Zürich: match statistics
Young Boys show significantly better home form with 58% of matches won at home and an impressive goal difference of +14 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2.5 goals per match in home games with only 17% of matches without a goal scored, which indicates an effective offense. Zürich, on the other hand, has very poor away statistics - 0% clean sheets, 46% losses, and a negative goal difference of -7, confirming defensive issues in away matches. Young Boys' advantage in ball possession (57% vs 49%) and a higher xG ratio (1.75 vs 1.39) further support predictions for a home win. Taking all statistics into account, Young Boys have a real advantage, although the form of both teams in the last five matches is similar, which justifies leaving room for a draw and an unexpected away win.
Young Boys vs Zürich: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Young Boys played Zürich in Super League (Switzerland). The match was played on 1 March 2026. Final score: 3:0.
Current form
Young Boys: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Zürich: 2-0-3, 1.20 points/match.
Goal statistics
Young Boys scores 2.00 and concedes 2.00 goals per match. Zürich scores 1.50 and concedes 1.92. League average: 3.31 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Young Boys 69%, Zürich 69%. Over 2.5: Young Boys 77%, Zürich 77%. League level: BTTS 68%, Over 2.5 67%.
xG, shots and style
Zürich has higher xG: 1.62 vs 1.58. Young Boys: 13.7 shots per match, Zürich: 14.1.
Match halves
Young Boys: half-time lead 31%, second-half goals 1.19. Zürich: half-time lead 35%, second-half goals 0.73.
Goals by minute
Young Boys: 46-60 (11 goals). Zürich: 16-30 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Super League: 3.31 goals per match, BTTS 68%, Over 2.5 67%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 2-0-0. Average goals 4.00, 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
Young Boys show significantly better home form with 58% of matches won at home and an impressive goal difference of +14 at their own stadium. The hosts score an average of 2.5 goals per match in home games with only 17% of matches without a goal scored, which indicates an effective offense. Zürich, on the other hand, has very poor away statistics - 0% clean sheets, 46% losses, and a negative goal difference of -7, confirming defensive issues in away matches. Young Boys' advantage in ball possession (57% vs 49%) and a higher xG ratio (1.75 vs 1.39) further support predictions for a home win. Taking all statistics into account, Young Boys have a real advantage, although the form of both teams in the last five matches is similar, which justifies leaving room for a draw and an unexpected away win.
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
| Young Boys | Zürich | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 38% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.12 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.39 | 0.28 |
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.
Young Boys is 17% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Young Boys · 1.2 pts / match - Zürich
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.
Young Boys is 33% better for: goals scored per match.
2 goals / match - Young Boys · 1.5 goals / match - Zürich
Young Boys scores in 81% of matches (21 of 26 matches), while Zürich keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 26 matches).
Zürich scores in 77% of matches (20 of 26 matches), while Young Boys keeps a clean sheet in 19% (5 of 26 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 - Young Boys
Over / Under - Zürich
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)
Young Boys - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 31% of matches and wins 38%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Defence stays stable across the full match.
Zürich - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 35% of matches and wins 35%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 2.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 1.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.4 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | +6 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.80 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| Average goals in match | 1.4 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 40% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | -4 |
* 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 46-60 (11 goals). Concedes most in 0-15 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): 0.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (18). Late-goal balance (76-90): -11 - 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
Young Boys
Zürich
* 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
| Young Boys | Liga | Zürich | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▲ 4.00 | 3.31 | ▲ 3.42 |
| Both teams scored | • 69% | 68% | • 69% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 77% | 67% | ▲ 77% |
| Clean sheets | • 19% | 19% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | • 77% | 77% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▲ 88% | 82% | ▲ 85% |
^ 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): Young Boys 2 - 0 - 0 Zürich. Average goals 4.00, both teams scored in 50% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Young Boys vs Zürich?
The Super League match finished Young Boys 3:0 Zürich. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Young Boys and Zürich?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Young Boys won 2, Zürich won 0 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 4.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 50% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Young Boys vs Zürich?
Young Boys score 2.00 goals per game on average and Zürich 1.50. The Super League average is 3.31 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 69% of Young Boys's matches and 69% of Zürich's.
What form are Young Boys and Zürich in?
Over the last 5 games Young Boys have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Zürich 2-0-3 (1.20 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Young Boys vs Zürich?
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.