Jan Novak
Dailysports's expert
FC Winterthur
FC St. Gallen
As part of the first round of the Swiss Super League, a match between Winterthur and St. Gallen will take place. The match is scheduled for Saturday, July 20th, and will start at 20:30 Central European Time. Experts at Dailysports have provided a prediction for this match.
Winterthur
Winterthur will begin its third consecutive season in the top division since returning in 2022. Initially, the team managed to retain its place in the elite, and last season, Winterthur surprised many by finishing in an unusually high sixth place.
The new season will show whether this was a one-time flash or a regular pattern. Notably, Winterthur won all its friendly matches, although the opponents were mostly from the lower divisions of local football.
St. Gallen
St. Gallen had a slightly better season, finishing fifth and earning a spot in the Conference League. It will be challenging for the team to maintain this level, especially while competing on two fronts.
In the pre-season, St. Gallen was uncompromising: three wins and two losses. Interestingly, the team lost to Bulgarian Ludogorets and modest Rapperswil.
Interesting facts and head-to-head record
- Winterthur has lost seven consecutive official matches.
- St. Gallen has scored in six away matches in a row.
- Both teams have scored in their last five head-to-head matches.
Winterthur - St. Gallen Prediction
One can expect a good number of goals in this match, but given the level of the teams, I think the slight advantage will be on the side of the visitors. I bet on St. Gallen to win with a handicap of 0.
