[Super League Switzerland] Young Boys vs Sion prediction - The home team is clearly a top contender for the championship!
The "Bees" had an excellent last season and deservedly clinched the Swiss Championship. In 38 matches, Young Boys secured 23 victories and suffered only seven defeats. With 77 points, they finished 12 points ahead of their nearest rival, Lugano. The team ended the season with three consecutive victories in the league, suffering just one defeat in the last seven matches, amassing 18 points in that period.
In preparation for the new Swiss Super League season, Young Boys played a series of friendly matches, yielding mixed results. They triumphed over Breitenrain, Xamax, and Aarau, but were defeated by Thun (0:2), Westerlo (0:1), and Wil (1:3).
The "Red and Whites" swiftly returned to the elite of Swiss football after a brief stint in the First League. In 36 matches in the First League, Sion accumulated 79 points, finishing three points ahead of their closest competitor, Thun. Sion won their last four official matches and overall lost only three matches in the First League.
In their pre-season preparations, Sion played four friendly matches, winning against Grasshopper (4:0) and Yverdon (4:1). However, they lost at home to Portuguese side Braga (1:3) and Xamax (0:3). It's worth noting that Sion lost only once in 18 away matches last season, securing 12 victories.
Prediction: Sion +1.25
Young Boys vs Sion stream and TV listing
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