Prediction for match Sion — Young Boys

Odds and Probability Percentages

In the Swiss Super League on December 7, Sion will face Young Boys. The 1X2 odds are almost identical: a win for Sion is at 2.55, for Young Boys at 2.53, and a draw is priced at 3.52. The probability percentages are distributed as follows: Sion - 36.60%, draw - 26.51%, Young Boys - 36.89%. This balance of odds and percentages indicates that the bookmakers do not see a clear favorite. Both teams have shown high scoring ability in recent matches, which could influence the choice of a bet on the total goals.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Sion drew with Lugano 1-1, with Zurich 2-2, and with Lausanne 2-2. Young Boys played against Servette (4-4), Aston Villa (1-2), and Winterthur (5-0). Considering the average ball possession, Sion has 51.8%, while Young Boys have 47.8%. In terms of yellow cards: Sion receives 2 per match, Young Boys 1.2. Fouls are recorded at 11.8 for Sion and 10 for Young Boys, offsides - 1.2 against 3.4 respectively. In their head-to-head on August 10, the teams played to a 0-0 draw, which stands out from the general scoring trend of recent weeks. In a five-match series, both teams show high activity, reflected in the statistics of fouls and the number of corners.

Total Goals Statistics

In the scoring series of both teams, an over-profile is clearly visible. Sion exceeded the total over 2.5 in four of their last five matches, while Young Boys achieved this in all five. The average total goals for Sion is 3.6, and for Young Boys, it's 5 per game. Goals scored: Sion - 1.8, Young Boys - 2.8; goals conceded: 1.8 and 2.2 respectively. In the first half, both teams recorded a total over 1.5 in 4 out of 5 matches, and in the second half, Young Boys surpassed the 1.5 mark three times out of five. Sion only had a total over 1.5 once in the second half, but overall, both teams tend to play attacking football. Sion most frequently scores between the 31st and 45th minutes (50%), while Young Boys score in the 16-30 and 61-75 minute intervals (25% each). In terms of goals conceded, Sion stands out in the 0-15 minute segment (40%), while Young Boys have three intervals: 31-45, 46-60, and 61-75 (22% each). Based on this data, a bet on total over 2.5 seems the most logical: odds of 1.66, with the highest frequency for both sides in recent matches, and average goal stats support this choice.

Corners Analysis

In terms of average corners, Sion stands out with 6.6 per game, while Young Boys have a lower average of 2.8. In a series of five matches, the total over 9.5 corners was achieved only once by each team. Considering the total corners, the line closest to the average sum (9.4) is 9.5: total corners over 9.5 is priced at 1.56, under 9.5 at 2.24. In the outcome for corners, Sion is the favorite with odds of 2.00. Based on this data, a bet on total corners over 9.5 seems justified only if expecting Sion's activity, but the frequency in recent matches is low. Overall, if focusing on average values, an individual bet on Sion's total corners could be considered, but for the main prediction, the preference is for the total goals.