Lugano vs Young Boys Prediction: A high scoring encounter ahead

Cornaredo Stadium will host this round 23 encounter in the Swiss Super League pitting Lugano against Young Boys. In their last league matchups, both teams were able to earn a road 0-1 win over their respective opponent, and in this one, they will hope for a similar positive result. Let’s look into the full match previews in the following section and also provide betting possibilities.

Lugano, coming off a victory in their previous game, aims for a similar outcome after a 0-1 triumph against Basel in the Super League. In that match, Lugano held 45% possession and had 9 shots at goal, with 1 on target. The sole scorer for Lugano was Renato Steffen, who found the back of the net in the 69th minute. Basel, on the other hand, had 12 attempts on goal, with 5 on target. Over their last six outings, Mattia Croci-Torti's Lugano has scored 9 goals, conceding 8 in the same period. As they approach this contest, Lugano currently occupies the 6th spot in the Swiss Super League, accumulating 33 points from 22 matches.

Young Boys enters the upcoming match on the back of a 0-1 Super League victory against FC Lausanne-Sport in their previous game. In that match, Young Boys controlled 52% of the possession and made 14 attempts on goal, with 6 of them on target. Ebrima Colley was the sole scorer for Young Boys, finding the back of the net in the 8th minute. Conversely, Lausanne had 11 shots on goal, with 4 on target. Over their last six matches, Raphaël Wicky's Young Boys have scored a total of 11 goals, averaging 1.83 goals per game. Presently occupying the top spot in the league standings, Young Boys have amassed 47 points, scoring 47 goals and conceding 19.

Reviewing their recent head-to-head clashes dating back to October 2022, the two teams have faced each other six times. Lugano emerged victorious in just one game, while Young Boys won three, and two matches concluded in draws. The total number of goals scored in these encounters is 21, with Lugano contributing 8 goals and Young Boys creating 13. The average goals per game stand at 3.5.

This is expected to be a closely contested match, considering the recent performances of both teams in previous fixtures. However, Young Boys hold an advantage here, given the quality of players in their squad, their overall performance in the league up to this point, and their current form. Despite the possibility of Lugano showcasing defensive strength, I anticipate them conceding at least twice in this match, although they should manage to score as well.