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Four rounds are still on the program in the Swiss Super League and the fight for the championship could not be more exciting. There was only a change of management last weekend – the defending champion from Bern is back at the top.
While Sankt Gallen is already in action in the 33rd round on Wednesday, Bern will only intervene on Thursday. A duel between David and Goliath is on the program – Neuchatel Xamax welcomes the Young Boys.
The starting situation in the camp of the two teams could not be more different. The hosts from French-speaking Switzerland adorn the bottom of the table and fight for the league, while the eleven from the capital can dream of winning their third title in a row. The game starts on Thursday evening at 19:30 p.m. in the Stade de la Maladiere.
Neuchatel Xamax:
Should Neuchatel Xamax have to accept the relegation in the second year after the return, this would hardly be a surprise. With the exception of only four match days, the team was always on a relegation zone. The direct relegation is probably difficult to achieve given the five points behind, but the barrage games against the runners-up in the Challenge League are quite possible.
After the long forced break, the taillight started furiously and celebrated a 2-1 victory in the relegation battle against FC Thun. A short glimmer of hope, because after this success against the team from the Bernese Oberland nothing came together. On July 5, the club’s management saw itself forced to “roll backwards” and head coach Joel Magnin outside the door. His predecessor, of all people – ex-Liverpool professional Stephane Henchoz – was once again commissioned with the relegation class.
Last season, Xamax saved sensationally in the Barrage after a 4-0 first-leg defeat, and yet Henchoz had to leave the club. Despite this surprising personnel decision, Henchoz now returns and tries to fix the miracle a second time.
Since his return, the tail lights have collected five points in four games. However, Xamax suffered a bitter defeat in a direct duel with Thun, in the three remaining games at least points were scored. After seven winless Super League games, a late goal from central defender Marcis Oss (90 + 1) caused a lot of cheers in the game against FC Luzern. An immensely important victory that not only restores self-confidence, but was also essential for survival to stay connected to FC Sion.
Despite this success, points are not to be expected on Thursday, after all, Xamax has only won two home games (!) In the current season, scoring only 15 goals in 16 games. Between Neuchatel Xamax and the Young Boys, forecasts towards the home side are definitely an extremely risky affair.
Young boys:
A year ago, the Seoane team had long been determined as champions after 32 game days, this season the battle for the title is much more exciting and there are many signs of a showdown on the last matchday. Then the direct duel between the Young Boys and FC Sankt Gallen is on the program. In the Super League table, the champion is two points ahead and therefore a slight advantage.
Last season, the Young Boys scratched the proud 100-goal mark and celebrated 99 goals. In the course of the season so far, this offensive power has been somewhat lost and the marksmen’s festivals were far less common. But just in the last few days, the reigning master seems to have found the ease of play forward again.
In the most recent seven league games, not only a total of 16 out of 21 possible points were collected, but the offensive around top scorer Jean-Pierre Nsame was able to celebrate no less than 25 goals in these seven games. With 28 goals this season, Cameroonian Nsame is the clear leader in the top scorer list. The Sankt Gallen duo Itten and Demirovic (in second and third place) scored the same number of goals.
The clear favorite role is certainly justified, since the difference in quality in the lineup of both teams cannot be dismissed out of hand. However, it must also be mentioned fairly that the Seoane team did not necessarily have to convince abroad in the course of the season so far. While the 14-2-0 home record is outstanding, YBB has a negative 5-5-6 away record.
Xamax vs Young Boys head to head matches
27.06.20 SL Young Boys Xamax 6 : 0
19.10.19 SL Young Boys Xamax 4 : 1
28.07.19 SL Xamax Young Boys 0 : 1
22.04.19 SL Xamax Young Boys 1 : 0
02.02.19 SL Young Boys Xamax 2 : 0