Young Boys vs Sion Prediction: 21/7/2024

Defending Swiss Super League champions Young Boys will kick off their title defense with a home game against newly promoted Sion. The season opener at Stadion Wankdorf on Sunday is expected to be a thrilling encounter with plenty of goals.

Young Boys clinched last season’s title with a comfortable 12-point lead over their closest rivals, Lugano. They lost only seven out of 38 matches, securing their sixth title in the past seven seasons. Their home form was particularly impressive, winning ten of their last 12 home league games. However, their performance in pre-season friendlies has been lackluster, with just one win, one draw, and two losses.

Sion, after being relegated to the second division last year, made an immediate return to the Super League by winning the title with a three-point lead over Thun. Their form in friendlies has been stronger than Young Boys’, with two wins out of three games, including a 4-0 victory over Grasshoppers and a 4-1 triumph over Yverdon Sport.

Despite their pre-season success, Sion will face a tough challenge in their first game back in the top division against the defending champions. They can draw confidence from their narrow 4-3 loss to Young Boys in a friendly in January this year, but competitive Super League matches are a different challenge altogether.

 

Key Points for BSC Young Boys vs FC Sion

• The last encounter between these teams was a friendly in January 2024, where Young Boys won 4-3.
• Three of the last five matches involving Young Boys have featured over 2.5 goals.
• Young Boys scored three or more goals in five of their last six home league matches last season.
• All three of Sion’s friendlies this season have seen at least three goals scored.

 

Prediction for BSC Young Boys vs FC Sion:

As defending champions, Young Boys will aim to start their title defense strongly. They had the best home record last season, and a victory seems within reach if they perform to their potential. Sion, eager to prove themselves in the top flight after an impressive second-tier campaign, are likely to adopt an attacking approach. Therefore, our prediction for Young Boys vs Sion is that there will be over 2.5 goals scored.