FC Zurich 2-1 FC Thun – Result & Analysis
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Poisson rates FC Thun at 63% — current form provides partial corroboration, though signals are mixed in this FC Zurich vs FC Thun encounter.
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Match Analysis
FC Zurich host FC Thun at Letzigrund Stadion in Super League, Regular Season - 31. Kick-off is scheduled for Saturday 21 March 2026 at 17:00 UTC.
Form Guide
FC Zurich — All Games: 2W 0D 8L from 10 Super League outings this season, averaging 0.60 points per game. Last five: W L L L L. They are averaging 1.30 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. 1 clean sheet from 10 outings provides some defensive foundation. Both teams have scored in 70% of their games — a high BTTS rate that carries real weight in the goals markets.
FC Zurich's form when playing at home: 3W 1D 6L across 10 games at Letzigrund Stadion this term (1.00 PPG). At home they are averaging 1.60 goals scored and 1.90 conceded per game. Both teams have scored in 70% of their home games — an outstanding BTTS rate that is a key data point for this fixture.
Across all Super League games this season, FC Thun have recorded 9W 1D 0L from 10 outings — 2.80 PPG. Last five: W W D W W. Their attacking form is sharp — 2.90 goals per game is a high-output rate that commands respect in the goals markets. 2 clean sheets from 10 outings suggests some defensive organisation. Both teams have scored in 80% of their matches this season — one of the stronger BTTS rates in the division, making Yes a well-evidenced play.
FC Thun's form when playing away from home: 9W 0D 1L across 10 road games this term (2.70 PPG). They are averaging 2.20 goals per away game — strong road scoring that makes them a threat even without home support. Both teams have scored in 70% of their away matches — a high BTTS rate on the road that directly informs this fixture.
Despite the home advantage, the form figures favour FC Thun — 2.20 PPG ahead of the hosts (2.80 vs 0.60). That gap is large enough to take seriously. Draw No Bet on the visitors neutralises home-ground risk while maintaining the form-backed selection.
Both teams score in over 70% of each side's relevant games (using home/away splits). At that combined rate, BTTS Yes is as well-evidenced as it gets — the data strongly backs two-way scoring.
H2H
The H2H landscape is flat: 2 previous encounters have yielded 0 wins for FC Zurich, 2 for FC Thun and 0 draws. A neutral reading in isolation.
Goals have been a feature of this fixture. The last 2 meetings have averaged 5.0 per game — a rate that gives the Over 2.5 market a solid historical foundation. The most recent clash, on 20 Dec 2025, ended 2–4 with FC Thun winning.
With the win record balanced, the strongest H2H-derived signal is in the goals market. At 5.0 goals per game historically, Over 2.5 is the cleaner angle to extract from the head-to-head data.
Trading Patterns
FC Zurich in-play and half-time data (30 games, 14 at home): they score before half-time in 86% of fixtures in home games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 80% of those occasions; BTTS occurs in 71% of their matches (home games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 86% of games (home games); Over 3.5 in 37%.
FC Thun in-play and half-time data (30 games, 14 at away): they score before half-time in 79% of fixtures in away games; when goalless at HT, a second-half goal follows 100% of the time; two or more arrive in the second half on 67% of those occasions; they lead at the break 50% of the time; BTTS occurs in 71% of their matches (away games); Over 2.5 goals lands in 86% of games (away games); Over 3.5 in 43%.
From a combined perspective, both sides have high BTTS rates — FC Zurich 70% and FC Thun 73% — which reinforces the BTTS Yes angle from in-play data. Over 2.5 goals is well-supported by both sides' in-play profiles (FC Zurich 80% | FC Thun 80%).
Poisson Model
The Poisson distribution model projects FC Zurich 1.23 xG and FC Thun 2.49 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 Zurich attack 0.947 / defence 1.282 | FC Thun attack 1.294 / defence 0.770. League average goals — home 1.690 / away 1.500. FC Thun's defence strength of 0.770 is below average — they are conceding at a rate that inflates the home xG figure. FC Thun have an above-average attack strength of 1.294 — the away xG of 2.49 is driven by genuine attacking quality on the road. Data: 63 FC Zurich games / 30 FC Thun games used (CurrentSeason).
Result probabilities: FC Zurich 15% | Draw 22% | FC Thun 63%. Fair-value odds: FC Zurich 6.67 | Draw 4.55 | FC Thun 1.59. The model has a clear lean to FC Thun (63%) — a 48pp gap over the next-most-likely outcome reflects a meaningful statistical advantage.
Goals markets: Over 2.5 probability 72% | BTTS probability 67% | Total xG 3.72. Over 2.5 is the model's clear signal at 72% — a total xG of 3.72 means the expected score alone exceeds the 2.5 threshold, making the Over not just likely but structurally supported by both sides' attack/defence profiles. BTTS Yes at 67% reflects that both xG figures (1.23 / 2.49) are above the threshold where scoring blanks become the primary outcome — both sides are projected to find the net.
Analysis Verdict
On the Poisson output, FC Thun are the pick at 63% — clear model lean. Current-season form corroborates the Poisson lean — partial multi-source support. Draw No Bet is worth pricing alongside the outright: 22% draw probability makes the stalemate a live outcome even at this conviction level.
Poisson projects 3.72 total expected goals, pointing to Over 2.5 at 72% probability — reasonable conviction, supported by form averaging 3.2 goals per game.
The Poisson model's BTTS call is Yes at 67%. Form rates corroborate: FC Zurich 70% | FC Thun 70% BTTS from recent games.
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💡 Key Insights
🏟️ Match Context
• Fixture: FC Zurich vs FC Thun | Competition: Super League, Regular Season - 31 | Venue: Letzigrund Stadion • Kick-off: Saturday 21 Mar 2026, 17:00 UTC • Data inputs: H2H history, form splits, prediction model signals, and market pricing
📊 Statistical Prediction
• Poisson result probabilities: FC Zurich 15% | Draw 22% | FC Thun 63% • Poisson goal markets: Over 2.5 72% | BTTS 67% | xG FC Zurich 1.23 / FC Thun 2.49 • Poisson strength factors: FC Zurich attack 0.947 / def 1.282 | FC Thun attack 1.294 / def 0.770 | league avg home 1.690 / away 1.500 • Poisson stance: FC Thun (63%) — strong lean
🧮 Prediction Model
1.23
FC Zurich xG
Expected Goals
2.49
FC Thun xG
67%
BTTS
90%
Over 1.5
72%
Over 2.5
51%
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 Zurich vs FC Thun kick off?
FC Zurich vs FC Thun kicked off at 17:00 on Saturday 21 March 2026 at Letzigrund Stadion.
What was the final score in FC Zurich vs FC Thun?
FC Zurich 2 - 1 FC Thun.
Where is FC Zurich vs FC Thun being played?
The match is being played at Letzigrund Stadion.
What competition is FC Zurich vs FC Thun part of?
FC Zurich vs FC Thun is a Regular Season - 31 fixture in the Super League (Switzerland).
Who is favourite to win FC Zurich vs FC Thun?
Our statistical model gives FC Zurich a 15% chance of winning, FC Thun a 63% chance, and a 22% chance of a draw — making FC Thun the favourite.
Will both teams score in FC Zurich vs FC Thun?
Our model estimates a 67% probability that both FC Zurich and FC Thun will score (BTTS).
Will FC Zurich vs FC Thun have over 2.5 goals?
Our model puts the probability of over 2.5 goals in this match at 72%.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Zurich and FC Thun?
Record (2 meetings): FC Zurich 0W | Draws 0 | FC Thun 2W.
What form are FC Zurich and FC Thun in?
FC Zurich (all comps): 2W-0D-8L in 10 | 0.60 PPG | GF 1.30 / GA 2.30 | L5 W-L-L-L-L. FC Thun (all comps): 9W-1D-0L in 10 | 2.80 PPG | GF 2.90 / GA 0.90 | L5 W-W-D-W-W.
🧮 Model Insight
Model Mechanics
Working from FC Zurich's attack rating (0.95) and FC Thun's defence rating (0.77), the model arrives at 1.23 expected goals for the home side. The same calculation in reverse, FC Thun's attack versus FC Zurich's defence, projects 2.49 expected goals for the visitors.
These ratings are built from 63/30 games of current-season data — a full enough sample to trust.
The Exact-Score Picture
Run the expected-goals figures through the full scoreline distribution and 1-2 emerges as the single most likely result, at 9.2%. Close behind: 1-1 (8.4%), 1-3 (7.7%). Together the top three scorelines make up 25% of the probability — a moderately spread distribution, typical of a competitive match-up.
Most Likely Outcome
FC Thun Win
15%
6.49
22%
4.63
63%
1.59
Top 3 Most Likely Scorelines
1 – 2
9.2%
Away win
Most likely
1 – 3
7.7%
Away win
0 – 2
7.5%
Away win
Expected Goals & Win Odds
1.23
FC Zurich xG
Total xG
3.72
2.49
FC Thun xG
6.49
15%
Home win
4.63
22%
Draw
1.59
63%
Away win
Goals Markets
89%
Over 1.5
1.12
11%
Under 1.5
9.09
72%
Over 2.5
1.39
28%
Under 2.5
3.57
51%
Over 3.5
1.96
49%
Under 3.5
2.04
32%
Over 4.5
3.12
68%
Under 4.5
1.47
Match Markets
Both Teams to Score
67%
BTTS Yes
1.50
33%
BTTS No
3.01
Clean Sheet
8%
12.04
29%
3.42
Win to Nil
1%
78.11
18%
5.44
Score Probability Matrix (%)
| H \ A | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 2.4 | 6.0 | 7.5 | 6.2 | 3.9 | 1.9 |
| 1 | 3.0 | 7.4 | 9.2 | 7.7 | 4.8 | 2.4 |
| 2 | 1.8 | 4.6 | 5.7 | 4.7 | 2.9 | 1.5 |
| 3 | 0.8 | 1.9 | 2.3 | 1.9 | 1.2 | 0.6 |
| 4 | 0.2 | 0.6 | 0.7 | 0.6 | 0.4 | 0.2 |
| 5 | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.2 | 0.1 | 0.1 | – |
Green = home win · Grey = draw · Amber = away win · Outlined cell = most likely score
▶ Model Internals
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the most likely scoreline for FC Zurich vs FC Thun?
Our Poisson model rates 1-2 as the single most likely exact scoreline, at 9.2%.
How many goals are FC Zurich and FC Thun expected to score?
The model projects 1.23 expected goals for FC Zurich and 2.49 for FC Thun, a combined total of 3.72.
How confident is the prediction model for FC Zurich vs FC Thun?
Reasonably confident — the model's leading outcome is rated at 63%, a clear lean rather than a toss-up.
📈 Form Insight
Where Both Sides Stand
FC Zurich's recent record stands at 9W 4D 17L from 30 games, a 1.03 PPG return, with W-L-L-L-L in the last five.
FC Thun, meanwhile, have gone 23W 2D 5L across 30 games — 2.37 PPG, with W-W-D-W-W in their last five.
The points-per-game comparison favours FC Thun by 1.34 — a real, if not enormous, edge over FC Zurich heading into this one.
Home Ground vs the Road
At home specifically, FC Zurich have managed 5W 1D 8L from 14 games — 1.14 PPG in front of their own supporters.
FC Thun's away record stands at 12W 0D 2L across 14 trips, a 2.57 PPG haul.
Comparing the two in their relevant venue splits, FC Thun come out ahead — a more targeted read than the overall PPG figures above, since it strips out games played in the opposite context.
The Goals Picture
FC Zurich are averaging 1.40 goals scored and 1.97 conceded per game recently; FC Thun are on 2.37 scored and 1.10 conceded.
On BTTS specifically: FC Zurich have seen both teams score in 70% of their recent games; FC Thun in 73%.
Last 30 Results — Super League
Current season: same league only · Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams)
FC Zurich
Current Season
FC Thun
Current Season
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What form are FC Zurich and FC Thun in coming into this match?
FC Zurich have gone 9W 4D 17L in their last 30 games (1.03 PPG), while FC Thun have gone 23W 2D 5L in their last 30 (2.37 PPG).
Which team has the better venue record — FC Zurich at home or FC Thun away?
FC Thun's away record (2.57 PPG) is the stronger of the two venue-specific splits — FC Zurich at home: 1.14 PPG; FC Thun away: 2.57 PPG.
⚔️ Rivalry Insight
A Look Back
The fixture history between FC Zurich and FC Thun runs to 3 recorded meetings, the earliest dating back to August 2025. Every recorded meeting has come in Super League. They last met on 21 March 2026, roughly 5 months ago.
Digging Into the Numbers
The biggest gap between the sides came on 23 Aug 2025, when FC Thun won 0-4 — the largest margin of victory on record between these two.
FC Zurich's record when hosting FC Thun specifically: 1W 0D 1L from 2 games — a narrower, venue-specific slice of the head-to-head picture.
Last 3 Meetings
1
FC Zurich
0
Draws
2
FC Thun
Recent Meetings
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What is the head-to-head record between FC Zurich and FC Thun?
From 3 meetings on record, FC Zurich have won 1, FC Thun have won 2, and 0 have been drawn.
When did FC Zurich and FC Thun last play each other?
They last met on 21 March 2026, when FC Zurich 2-1 FC Thun.
Who has won more matches between FC Zurich and FC Thun?
FC Thun have the better head-to-head record, with 2 wins from 3 meetings.
📈 Trading Insight
Half-Time Trends
FC Zurich are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 86% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 29% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 21% of those situations.
FC Thun are typically involved in an early goal — the half-time board shows at least one in 79% of their matches. They've gone in front at half-time 50% of the time. They've also shown some fight from behind, salvaging a draw or win after trailing at half-time in 14% of those situations.
The Numbers That Matter
Both teams scoring has been the norm for this pairing lately — FC Zurich at 71%, FC Thun at 71%. That combined rate makes BTTS Yes a well-supported trading angle.
Goals have flowed in these teams' recent matches — Over 2.5 has landed at 86% for FC Zurich and 86% for FC Thun. Stepping up a level, Over 3.5 has also landed reasonably often — 50% and 36% respectively — worth a look for goal-hungry markets.
Current season: same league only. Previous season: all leagues (covers promoted/relegated teams). All = any venue | Venue = FC Zurich home games / FC Thun away games. HT metrics require half-time score data — shown as — where unavailable.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Do both teams usually score when FC Zurich play FC Thun?
Yes — based on recent matches, both teams have scored in 71% of FC Zurich's games and 71% of FC Thun's, a combined rate that favours BTTS Yes.
Is FC Zurich vs FC Thun usually a high-scoring fixture?
Recent trends suggest it could be — Over 2.5 goals has landed in 86% of FC Zurich's matches and 86% of FC Thun's.
Do FC Zurich and FC Thun tend to score early?
FC Zurich have had a goal before half-time in 86% of their recent matches, FC Thun in 79% — a useful reference point for first-half goal markets.
Shock result as FC Zurich defy the odds to beat FC Thun 2-1.
📝 Match Report
How It Unfolded
FC Zurich beat FC Thun 2-1 at Letzigrund Stadion, Regular Season - 31, in the Super League. The remainder of the report sets that outcome against the pre-match model, the markets and the teams' data profiles.
The Model vs The Result
The Poisson model went into this projecting FC Zurich 1.23 xG and FC Thun 2.49 xG, a combined 3.72. The scoreboard read 2-1 for 3 actual goals. FC Thun landed 1.5 under their projected return. Those figures were built on strength ratings of FC Zurich attack 0.95 / defence 1.28 against FC Thun attack 1.29 / defence 0.77, drawn from 63/30 games (CurrentSeason).
On the result, the model split it FC Zurich 15% | Draw 22% | FC Thun 63%, with FC Thun to win its most likely call at 63%. Instead the game produced a FC Zurich win, an outcome the model had rated at just 15% — a clear break from expectation and a genuine upset by the numbers.
Goals & Markets
The model rated Over 2.5 goals at 72%. The game delivered 3, so it went over — in line with the projection. Over 1.5 had been 90% and landed. Over 3.5 was 51% and did not. On both teams to score, the model sat at 67% and the match saw both sides score — another call in the model's favour. Historically the two sides average 80% Over 2.5 across their same-competition games (FC Zurich 80%, FC Thun 80%), a base rate that agreed with today's over. Their combined BTTS history runs at 72%, which matched the both-scored outcome.
Trading Patterns vs Reality
FC Zurich's trading profile (30 games, 14 home) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 70% of their matches — today it did.
FC Thun's trading profile (30 games, 14 away) set some clear expectations: BTTS lands in 73% of their matches — today it did.
Form vs Result
On form, FC Thun arrived the stronger side — 2.37 PPG against 1.03. Form was overturned, with FC Zurich winning despite arriving in poorer recent shape. FC Zurich (home/away splits) conceded 1 against a 2.00 average — tighter than their form line. FC Thun (home/away splits) managed 1 against a 2.29 scoring average — below par going forward and shipped 2 against a 1.00 concession average — a leakier day than usual.
Verdict
Grading the result against the stored data, 2 of 4 pre-match signals came in: result (miss), Over 2.5 (hit), BTTS (hit), form (miss). Partial vindication: some calls landed, others slipped.
💡 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.