Prediction for match Lugano — Young Boys, 21.12.2025

Match Analysis: Lugano vs Young Boys

In the Swiss Super League on December 21, Lugano will face Young Boys. The odds for Lugano to win are 2.47, for Young Boys to succeed - 2.67, and a draw is at 3.42. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Lugano - 37.77%, draw - 27.28%, Young Boys - 34.94%. This indicates that the teams are almost evenly matched, with a slight edge given to Lugano by the bookmakers. This setup promises a fairly tense battle where every goal could be decisive for the final result.

Team Statistics and Scores

Looking at secondary stats, Lugano in a five-match series had an average possession of 53.8%, committed 12.6 fouls, received 2.2 yellow cards, and had 2 offsides per game. Young Boys showed a higher possession rate - 57.6%, committed fewer fouls (7.8), received fewer yellow cards (1.2), but were caught offside more often (2.4). In their last three matches, Lugano: 17.12.2025 Zurich - Lugano 0-1, 14.12.2025 Lugano - Servette 4-2, 07.12.2025 Lausanne - Lugano 0-0. For Young Boys: 17.12.2025 Young Boys - Grasshopper 2-6, 14.12.2025 Young Boys - Lucerne 2-0, 11.12.2025 Young Boys - Lille 1-0. The last head-to-head meeting between the teams was on 31.08.2025 and ended with a 3-1 victory for Young Boys.

Goal Scoring Trends

In terms of scoring, Lugano averaged 1.4 goals scored and 1.2 conceded in their last five matches, with a total average of 2.6 goals per game. Young Boys had higher figures: 1.8 scored, 2.4 conceded, and 4.2 goals on average per match. Both teams have a record of 2 out of 5 for over 2.5 goals and 3 for under. In the first half, Lugano has 2 out of 5 for over 1.5, and Young Boys - 3 out of 5. In the second half, Lugano has 3 out of 5 for over 1.5, and Young Boys - 2 out of 5. Lugano most frequently scores between the 16th and 30th minute (50%), and concedes between the 61st and 75th minute (38%). Young Boys have the most productive periods between the 16th-30th and 31st-45th minutes (25% each), and most often concede between the 76th and 90th minute (27%). Overall, the goal profile of both teams doesn't strongly lean towards an over, but isn't strictly under either. The odds for under 3.25 goals are 1.58, making this the main prediction: the statistics of both teams regarding totals and average scoring support a bet on a low-scoring match.

Corner Totals Analysis

Lugano averages 4.6 corners per game, Young Boys - 3.4. For over 9.5 corners, Lugano has 2 out of 5, and Young Boys - 1 out of 5. Considering the total corners, the line closest to the sum of the averages (8) is 8.5: odds for over 8.5 are 1.38, for under 8.5 - 2.67. Lugano is favored in the corner outcome with odds of 1.95. Based on the average activity of both teams, betting on over 8.5 corners seems logical, but there isn't a strong inclination towards an over profile. It's also worth noting that Young Boys deliver fewer corners than Lugano, which could influence the total number of corners in the match.