We're in for an exciting match! Young Boys vs Sion Prediction
This weekend marks the start of the new season in Switzerland, where Young Boys will host Sion at the Wankdorf Stadium in Bern in the first round. Here is the prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Young Boys
The "Bees" had an excellent last season and deservedly clinched the Swiss Championship. In 38 matches, Young Boys secured 23 victories and suffered only seven defeats. With 77 points, they finished 12 points ahead of their nearest rival, Lugano. The team ended the season with three consecutive victories in the league, suffering just one defeat in the last seven matches, amassing 18 points in that period.
In preparation for the new Swiss Super League season, Young Boys played a series of friendly matches, yielding mixed results. They triumphed over Breitenrain, Xamax, and Aarau, but were defeated by Thun (0:2), Westerlo (0:1), and Wil (1:3).
Sion
The "Red and Whites" swiftly returned to the elite of Swiss football after a brief stint in the First League. In 36 matches in the First League, Sion accumulated 79 points, finishing three points ahead of their closest competitor, Thun. Sion won their last four official matches and overall lost only three matches in the First League.
In their pre-season preparations, Sion played four friendly matches, winning against Grasshopper (4:0) and Yverdon (4:1). However, they lost at home to Portuguese side Braga (1:3) and Xamax (0:3). It's worth noting that Sion lost only once in 18 away matches last season, securing 12 victories.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last season, the teams met in the Swiss Cup, where Sion eliminated the champions with a 2:1 home victory.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet succeeded in only three of the last five encounters.
- The "Total Over 2.5" bet succeeded in three of the last five matches.
Young Boys vs Sion Prediction
Young Boys are the clear favorites with odds of around 1.44 for their victory. We believe that both teams will find the net in this match, making our bet "Both Teams to Score" at odds of 1.69.
