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Lugano
Swiss Super League | Gameweek 1
Jul 20, 2024 at 5pm UK
Stadio di Cornaredo

Lugano
2 - 1
Grasshopper

Przybylko (61'), Bislimi (90+1')
Cimignani (22'), Lukas Mai (24'), Bislimi (90+3')
FT(HT: 0-1)
Morandi (25' pen.)
Morandi (56'), Maurin (77')

The Match

Preview

Sports Mole previews Saturday's Swiss Super League clash between Lugano and Grasshopper Zurich, including predictions, team news and possible lineups.

Form, Standings, Stats

Last Game: Lugano 0-2 Servette
Saturday, May 25 at 7.30pm in Swiss Super League
Last Game: Thun 1-2 Grasshopper
Friday, May 31 at 7.30pm in Swiss Super League Playoffs

We said: Lugano 1-0 Grasshopper Zurich

The encounters between both clubs were tight affairs, and Saturday's season opener should be no different as both sides are yet to hit their stride. However, Lugano's off-season results suggests they may be at a higher level than their opponents, and playing at home could give them the edge this weekend. Read more.

Data Analysis

Our analysis of all available data, including recent performances and player stats up until an hour before kickoff, suggested the most likely outcome of this match was a Lugano win with a probability of 48.2%. A win for Grasshopper Zurich had a probability of 26.5% and a draw had a probability of 25.3%.

The most likely scoreline for a Lugano win was 1-0 with a probability of 11.08%. The next most likely scorelines for that outcome were 2-1 (9.37%) and 2-0 (8.62%). The likeliest Grasshopper Zurich win was 0-1 (7.73%), while for a drawn scoreline it was 1-1 (12.03%). The actual scoreline of 2-1 was predicted with a 9.4% likelihood. Our team at Sports Mole and our data analysis both correctly predicted that Lugano would win this match.

Result
LuganoDrawGrasshopper Zurich
48.2% (0.061999999999998 0.06) 25.3% (-0.011000000000003 -0.01) 26.5% (-0.052 -0.05)
Both teams to score 52.28% (-0.009999999999998 -0.01)
Goals
Over 2.5Under 2.5
49.22% (0.0060000000000002 0.01)50.78% (-0.0060000000000002 -0.01)
Over 3.5Under 3.5
27.33% (0.0060000000000002 0.01)72.67% (-0.0060000000000002 -0.01)
Lugano Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
78.92% (0.030000000000001 0.03)21.09% (-0.029 -0.03)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
46.1% (0.045999999999999 0.05)53.91% (-0.045999999999999 -0.05)
Grasshopper Zurich Goals
Over 0.5Under 0.5
66.24% (-0.036999999999992 -0.04)33.76% (0.036000000000001 0.04)
Over 1.5Under 1.5
29.58% (-0.039999999999999 -0.04)70.42% (0.040999999999997 0.04)
Score Analysis
    Lugano 48.2%
    Grasshopper Zurich 26.5%
    Draw 25.3%
LuganoDrawGrasshopper Zurich
1-0 @ 11.08% (0.0099999999999998 0.01)
2-1 @ 9.37% (0.0050000000000008 0.01)
2-0 @ 8.62% (0.014000000000001 0.01)
3-1 @ 4.86% (0.0069999999999997 0.01)
3-0 @ 4.47% (0.0099999999999998 0.01)
3-2 @ 2.64% (0.00099999999999989 0)
4-1 @ 1.89% (0.004 0)
4-0 @ 1.74% (0.0050000000000001 0.01)
4-2 @ 1.03% (0.002 0)
Other @ 2.5%
Total : 48.2%
1-1 @ 12.03%
0-0 @ 7.12% (-0.0019999999999998 -0)
2-2 @ 5.09% (-0.0030000000000001 -0)
3-3 @ 0.96% (-0.001 -0)
Other @ 0.11%
Total : 25.3%
0-1 @ 7.73% (-0.0099999999999998 -0.01)
1-2 @ 6.53% (-0.0099999999999998 -0.01)
0-2 @ 4.2% (-0.0099999999999998 -0.01)
1-3 @ 2.37% (-0.0059999999999998 -0.01)
2-3 @ 1.84% (-0.0030000000000001 -0)
0-3 @ 1.52% (-0.0050000000000001 -0.01)
Other @ 2.32%
Total : 26.5%

How you voted: Lugano vs Grasshopper

Lugano
90.0%
Draw
10.0%
Grasshopper Zurich
0.0%
20
Head to Head
Apr 13, 2024 5pm
Gameweek 32
Grasshopper
0-1
Lugano

Morandi (64'), Valenzuela (79')
Celar (10' pen.)
Celar (40'), El Wafi (47'), Valenzuela (89'), Espinoza (90+6')
Mahmoud (76')
Jan 31, 2024 7.30pm
Gameweek 21
Lugano
0-0
Grasshopper
Momoh (2'), Abrashi (35'), Abels (64')
Oct 22, 2023 3.30pm
Gameweek 11
Grasshopper
2-1
Lugano
Schurpf (71'), Ndenge (90+3')
Morandi (50'), Corbeanu (81')
Hajdari (83')
Lukas Mai (73'), Bislimi (90+2')
Apr 29, 2023 7.30pm
Gameweek 31
Lugano
5-1
Grasshopper
Aliseda (25', 78'), El Amine Amoura (59', 64'), Celar (70')
Demhasaj (45+3')
Apr 2, 2023 1.15pm
Gameweek 26
Grasshopper
2-1
Lugano
Shabani (41'), Pusic (67')
Celar (30')
rhs 2.0
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Tables header RHS
TeamPWDLFAGDPTS
1Servette64021013-312
2FC Zurich5320115611
3Luzern6321117411
4Basel6312156910
5St GallenSt Gallen5311105510
6Sion6312106410
7LuganoLugano5311107310
8Yverdon Sport6123610-45
9Grasshopper ZurichGrasshopper6114711-44
10Lausanne SportLausanne5113713-64
11FC WinterthurWinterthur6114310-74
12Young Boys6033714-73


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