FC Winterthur 1-3 FC Sion – Result & Analysis
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Poisson model rates FC Winterthur at 44%, yet other data sources diverge — this FC Winterthur vs FC Sion fixture contains genuine analytical tension.
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Analysis
FC Sion make the trip to Stadion Schützenwiese to face FC Winterthur in Super League, Regular Season - 16. The match kicks off on Sunday 1 December 2024 at 13:15 UTC.
Current Form
FC Winterthur's overall Super League record this term: 2W 2D 6L from 10 games (0.80 PPG). Last five: L D L W D. They are averaging 0.80 goals per game and conceding 2.30 — a modest attacking output that tempers optimism on the Over 2.5 market. However, 2.30 goals conceded per game is a concern — opposing attacks have exploited them regularly. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. This season is still relatively young for FC Winterthur, so this record blends games from this season and last.
FC Winterthur's home record at Stadion Schützenwiese: 3W 1D 6L from 10 Super League appearances (1.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 0.80 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. 4 home clean sheets from 10 games (40%) — a solid defensive base on their own ground.
FC Sion (all games): 1W 5D 4L across 10 Super League outings this term — 0.80 points per game. Last five: D L D W L. Their scoring rate of 0.90 per game is modest, conceding 1.40 — not a side to back heavily on the Over 2.5 from their form alone. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. This season is still relatively young for FC Sion, so this record blends games from this season and last.
FC Sion's away record: 1W 1D 5L from 7 road trips in Super League this season (0.57 PPG). Away from home they average 0.57 goals scored and 1.57 conceded per game.
Neither side holds a meaningful form edge. The 0.80 vs 0.80 PPG split is negligible — model and market signals should carry more analytical weight for this one.
Head-to-Head
Neither side has dominated this fixture. The last 4 head-to-head meetings have produced 2 wins for FC Winterthur, 1 for FC Sion and 1 draws — an even split that leaves the H2H largely neutral as a betting input.
Scoring has been limited when these teams have met. The 4 previous contests averaged 1.5 goals, making the Under 2.5 the historically backed angle in the goals market. The most recent clash, on 10 Aug 2024, ended 0–2 with FC Sion winning.
With a balanced win record and just 1.5 goals per game historically, the H2H points toward a tight, low-scoring contest. Under 2.5 goals has the strongest statistical grounding from the fixture history regardless of which side wins.
Trading & In-Play
FC Winterthur — key trading statistics (15 games, 7 at home): they score before half-time in 43% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 86% of the time; BTTS occurs in 29% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 29% of games (home games); they fail to score in 40% of games.
FC Sion — key trading statistics (15 games, 7 at away): they score before half-time in 57% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 83% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 50% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 43% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 43% of games (away games); they fail to score in 40% of games.
BTTS rates are mixed from the trading data — FC Winterthur 40% versus FC Sion 47%; no strong lean in either direction. The over/under 2.5 picture is inconclusive from the in-play data (FC Winterthur 47% | FC Sion 40%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects FC Winterthur 1.28 xG and FC Sion 0.92 xG. These expected goals figures are the primary input: they feed a goal-probability matrix across all scoreline combinations to derive the result and market probabilities below. Underlying strength ratings: FC Winterthur attack 0.787 / defence 1.226 | FC Sion attack 0.625 / defence 1.065. League average goals — home 1.531 / away 1.194. FC Winterthur's attack strength of 0.787 is below the league average — the 1.28 xG projection reflects a team that scores at a discount to the division norm. Data: 48 FC Winterthur games / 15 FC Sion games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: FC Winterthur 44% | Draw 30% | FC Sion 26%. Fair-value odds: FC Winterthur 2.27 | Draw 3.33 | FC Sion 3.85. This is a low-confidence result — no outcome exceeds 45%. The draw at 30% is a primary outcome, not an afterthought.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 38% | BTTS probability 44% | Total xG 2.20. Under 2.5 has a narrow probability edge at 62% — total xG of 2.20 is below the line but not decisively so. BTTS probability of 44% is moderate — neither team is projected to score with enough certainty to make Yes a clear standalone call.
Verdict
The Poisson model's primary lean is FC Winterthur at 44% — marginal model lean. Draw probability of 30% warrants consideration of Double Chance or Draw No Bet on FC Winterthur if the outright odds are short.
Poisson projects 2.20 total expected goals, pointing to Under 2.5 at 38% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by H2H averaging 1.5 goals per meeting.
On the BTTS market, Poisson puts 44% on No. Form rates are neutral: FC Winterthur 50% | FC Sion 43%.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: FC Winterthur vs FC Sion | Competition: Super League, Regular Season - 16 | Venue: Stadion Schützenwiese • Kick-off: Sunday 1 Dec 2024, 13:15 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: FC Winterthur 44% | Draw 30% | FC Sion 26% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 38% | BTTS 44% | xG FC Winterthur 1.28 / FC Sion 0.92 • Poisson strength factors: FC Winterthur attack 0.787 / def 1.226 | FC Sion attack 0.625 / def 1.065 | league avg home 1.531 / away 1.194 • Poisson stance: FC Winterthur (44%) — low confidence — close contest
🎲 Betting Market Intelligence
• Odds data is not currently available for this fixture
🧮 Prediction Model
1.28
FC Winterthur xG
Expected Goals
0.92
FC Sion xG
44%
BTTS
65%
Over 1.5
38%
Over 2.5
18%
Over 3.5
Full score-by-score matrix & model internals in the "Full Poisson Detail" section below ↓
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❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What time does FC Winterthur vs FC Sion kick off?
FC Winterthur vs FC Sion kicked off at 13:15 on Sunday 1 December 2024 at Stadion Schützenwiese.
What was the final score in FC Winterthur vs FC Sion?
FC Winterthur 1 - 3 FC Sion.
Where is FC Winterthur vs FC Sion being played?
The match is being played at Stadion Schützenwiese.
What competition is FC Winterthur vs FC Sion part of?
FC Winterthur vs FC Sion is a Regular Season - 16 fixture in the Super League (Switzerland).
Who is favourite to win FC Winterthur vs FC Sion?
Our statistical model gives FC Winterthur a 44% chance of winning, FC Sion a 26% chance, and a 30% chance of a draw — making FC Winterthur the favourite.
Will both teams score in FC Winterthur vs FC Sion?
Our model estimates a 44% probability that both FC Winterthur and FC Sion will score (BTTS).
Will FC Winterthur vs FC Sion have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 38%.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Winterthur and FC Sion?
Record (4 meetings): FC Winterthur 2W | Draws 1 | FC Sion 1W.
What form are FC Winterthur and FC Sion in?
FC Winterthur (all comps): 2W-2D-6L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.80 / GA 2.30 | L5 L-D-L-W-D. FC Sion (all comps): 1W-5D-4L in 10 | 0.80 PPG | GF 0.90 / GA 1.40 | L5 D-L-D-W-L.
What do the betting odds say about FC Winterthur vs FC Sion?
Odds data is not currently available for this fixture.
🧮 Model Insight
Behind the Numbers
FC Winterthur's attacking strength (0.79x league average) is weighed against FC Sion's defensive record (1.06x) to produce a home expected-goals figure of 1.28. Flip it around — FC Sion's attack (0.62x) against FC Winterthur's defence (1.23x) — and the away total comes out at 0.92.
These ratings are built from 48/15 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
Most Likely Scorelines
The model's single most probable exact score is 1-1, at 14.7%. Close behind: 0-0 (12.8%), 1-0 (12.6%). Those top three scorelines alone account for 40% of the model's total probability mass — a relatively concentrated, predictable distribution for this fixture.
Most Likely Outcome
FC Winterthur Win
44%
2.27
30%
3.28
26%
3.91
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 0
14.2%
Home win
Most likely
1 – 1
13.0%
Draw
0 – 0
11.1%
Draw
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.28
FC Winterthur xG
Total xG
2.20
0.92
FC Sion xG
2.27
44%
Home win
3.28
30%
Draw
3.91
26%
Away win
Goals Markets
64%
Over 1.5
1.56
36%
Under 1.5
2.78
38%
Over 2.5
2.63
62%
Under 2.5
1.61
18%
Over 3.5
5.56
82%
Under 3.5
1.22
7%
Over 4.5
14.29
93%
Under 4.5
1.08
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
44%
BTTS Yes
2.26
56%
BTTS No
1.80
Clean Sheet
40%
2.50
28%
3.60
Win to Nil
18%
5.68
7%
14.09
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 11.1 | 10.2 | 4.7 | 1.4 | 0.3 | 0.1 |
| 1 | 14.2 | 13.0 | 6.0 | 1.8 | 0.4 | 0.1 |
| 2 | 9.1 | 8.4 | 3.8 | 1.2 | 0.3 | – |
| 3 | 3.9 | 3.6 | 1.6 | 0.5 | 0.1 | – |
| 4 | 1.3 | 1.1 | 0.5 | 0.2 | – | – |
| 5 | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.1 | – | – | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · White ring = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for FC Winterthur vs FC Sion?
Our Poisson model rates 1-1 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 14.7%.
How many goals are FC Winterthur and FC Sion expected to score?
The model projects 1.28 expected goals for FC Winterthur and 0.92 for FC Sion, a combined total of 2.20.
How confident is the prediction model for FC Winterthur vs FC Sion?
Not very — the model's leading outcome sits at just 44%, meaning this is rated as a genuinely open contest with no dominant favourite.
📈 Form Insight
The Form Picture
FC Winterthur's recent record stands at 3W 3D 9L from 15 games, a 0.80 PPG return, with L-D-L-W-D in the last five. The sample for FC Winterthur is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
FC Sion, meanwhile, have gone 4W 5D 6L across 15 games — 1.13 PPG, with D-L-D-W-L in their last five. The sample for FC Sion is still a mix of this season and last, given how young the current campaign is.
There isn't much between them on recent form — 0.80 PPG for FC Winterthur against 1.13 for FC Sion. Neither side arrives with a clear form advantage.
Home & Away Splits
At home specifically, FC Winterthur have managed 3W 1D 3L from 7 games — 1.43 PPG in front of their own supporters. That's noticeably better than their 0.80 PPG overall — FC Winterthur are a different proposition at home than their general record suggests.
FC Sion's away record stands at 1W 1D 5L across 7 trips, a 0.57 PPG haul. That's a step down from their 1.13 PPG overall record — away form has been the weaker part of FC Sion's season.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, FC Winterthur come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
Scoring & Defensive Trends
FC Winterthur are averaging 0.73 goals scored and 2.13 conceded per game recently; FC Sion are on 1.20 scored and 1.27 conceded.
Last 15 Results — Super League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
FC Winterthur
Blended
FC Sion
Blended
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are FC Winterthur and FC Sion in coming into this match?
FC Winterthur have gone 3W 3D 9L in their last 15 games (0.80 PPG), while FC Sion have gone 4W 5D 6L in their last 15 (1.13 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — FC Winterthur at home or FC Sion away?
FC Winterthur's home record (1.43 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — FC Winterthur at home: 1.43 PPG; FC Sion away: 0.57 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
History of the Fixture
On record, these two have faced off 10 times since October 2022 — enough meetings to establish some real patterns. Every recorded meeting has come in Super League. They last met on 7 March 2026, roughly 4 months ago.
Records & Recent Trends
Specifically as hosts in this fixture, FC Winterthur have gone 2W 1D 2L from 5 meetings on their own ground against FC Sion — worth weighing alongside the overall series record.
Last 10 Meetings
4
FC Winterthur
2
Draws
4
FC Sion
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between FC Winterthur and FC Sion?
From 10 meetings on record, FC Winterthur have won 4, FC Sion have won 4, and 2 have been drawn.
When did FC Winterthur and FC Sion last play each other?
They last met on 7 March 2026, when FC Sion 1-1 FC Winterthur.
📈 Trading Insight
How These Sides Start
FC Winterthur see a goal before the break in 43% of their matches.
FC Sion see a goal before the break in 57% of their matches.
Goals & Clean Sheets
BTTS sits in mixed territory for this pairing — FC Winterthur 29%, FC Sion 43% — no strong lean either way from the trading data alone.
Over 2.5 has been close to a coin-flip for both sides — 29% (FC Winterthur) and 43% (FC Sion).
On the defensive side: FC Winterthur keep a clean sheet in 57% of their matches; FC Winterthur have failed to score in 29% of games; FC Sion in 57%.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = FC Winterthur home games / FC Sion away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when FC Winterthur play FC Sion?
Not especially — both teams scoring has occurred in only 29% of FC Winterthur's recent matches and 43% of FC Sion's, a rate that leans toward BTTS No.
Is FC Winterthur vs FC Sion usually a high-scoring fixture?
Not particularly — Over 2.5 goals has come in for only 29% of FC Winterthur's recent games and 43% of FC Sion's, pointing to a tighter contest.
FC Sion cruise to a comfortable 1-3 victory over FC Winterthur.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
FC Sion beat FC Winterthur 1-3 at Stadion Schützenwiese, Regular Season - 16, in the Super League. With the result on the board, the sections below measure it against everything the model and the numbers projected in advance.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting FC Winterthur 1.28 xG and FC Sion 0.92 xG, a combined 2.20. The scoreboard read 1-3 for 4 actual goals. FC Sion outscored their 0.92 projection by 2.1. Those figures were built on strength ratings of FC Winterthur attack 0.79 / defence 1.23 against FC Sion attack 0.62 / defence 1.06, drawn from 48/15 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it FC Winterthur 44% | Draw 30% | FC Sion 26%, with FC Winterthur to win its most likely call at 44%. The actual FC Sion win had been the model's second-ranked read at 26%, so the result diverged from the top call without being a shock.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 38%. The game delivered 4, so it went over — the opposite of the projected direction. Over 1.5 had been 65% and landed. Over 3.5 was 18% and came in. On both teams to score, the model sat at 44% and the match saw both sides score — a miss on BTTS. Historically the two sides average 43% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (FC Winterthur 47%, FC Sion 40%), a base rate that pointed the other way from today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 43%, which did not match the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
FC Winterthur's trading profile (15 games, 7 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 40% of their matches — today it did.
FC Sion's trading profile (15 games, 7 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 47% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
The form lines were close — FC Winterthur 0.80 PPG, FC Sion 1.13 PPG — offering no strong steer, and the FC Sion win broke the near-deadlock. FC Winterthur (home/away splits) shipped 3 against a 1.57 concession average — a leakier day than usual. FC Sion (home/away splits) scored 3 against a 0.57 average — above their attacking norm.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 0 of 3 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (miss), BTTS (miss). The data was on the wrong side of this result more often than not — a reminder that a single match sits well inside the model's variance.
💡 Key Insights
⚠️ This match report is generated algorithmically from the final score, our prediction model, and each team's historical form and trading data. Analysis is for informational purposes only.