FC Thun

vs

FC Sion Sitten

Preview

FC Thun

• FC Thun have been in blistering form throughout the campaign and their latest win made it five wins in a row and consolidated their position at the top of the Super League table with 52 points from 23 matches.
• They have won seven of their 11 home games in the Super League (D1, L3).
• Lustrinelli’s team are extremely solid at home, conceding just 14 goals in 11 Super League fixtures, and can break down stubborn opponents with relentless pressing.

FC Sion Sitten

• Sion’s 5th-placed standing in the Super League, with 34 points from 23 games, leaves them a considerable distance behind Thun but shows they are competitive.
• Tholot’s compact, low-risk game plan has kept Sion in matches recently, though they have lacked the cutting edge to finish off opponents.
• A 4-3 extra-time Swiss Cup defeat to Grasshopper and a goalless draw with FC Luzern make it four draws and one defeat from the past five matches.

Head-to-Head

• FC Thun have won four of the last five head-to-head meetings in all competitions (D1).
• FC Thun have also won five straight games overall, a trend that matters going into this clash.

Key Players

• Christopher Ibayi is the catalyst for Thun’s attacks and will be on fire with eight goals in 20 Super League appearances this campaign, while Elmin Rastoder has chipped in with three of their nine goals during the current winning streak.
• Rilind Nivokazi offers a focal point up front for Sion and, with eight Super League goals in 23 appearances, is their most likely outlet for a goal.

Betting Insights

• FC Thun are priced at 2.11 to take the win, while FC Sion Sitten are 3.21.
• The match setup suggests under 2.5 goals could be a sensible market to consider.

Prediction

• With FC Sion Sitten having not won any of their last two away matches against this opponent, we’re backing the home side to eke out a win.
• Given Thun’s style and Sion’s defensive mindset, the under 2.5 goals market is the preferred play for the Sunday showdown.