English week in the Swiss Super League. Next weekend is the Cup final between FC Thun and FC Basel on the program. Before that, the third last matchday of the current season will be completed. The sporting situation in the Super League is extremely exciting – and yet the sport moved back into the background last weekend. Some GC idiots forced the second game abort in no time. The descent of the Swiss champion is now fixed; still open is who has to play-offs. There could be a preliminary decision in the direct duel between Sion and Xamax Neuchatel on Wednesday!
Sion vs Xamax Neuchatel Today’s Betting Tips
Before the duel of the two teams from the French Switzerland, FC Sion is with 37 points in eighth place of the table and thus wafer-thin before the newcomers from Neuchatel (36 points). In the Valais, however, the chaos reigns once again and the momentum in recent weeks certainly speaks for the newcomer. Xamax missed the leap to the eighth place with a home defeat against FC Zurich, but may still dream of a fixed rescue. Despite defeat series of the hosts are offered in the duel between Sion and Xamax Neuchatel odds in the range of 2.20 for the home win. The tournament starts in the Tourbillon on Wednesday at 19:00 clock.
Sion – Statistics & Current Form
What a surprise – Christian Constantin has struck again and changed the coach in the season finale. Murat Yakin, whom he described some time ago as “the best coach in Switzerland”, was not dismissed, but only released. The release of Yakin was already the 50th change of coach in the era Constantin and had a lot of criticism in Switzerland. Yakin was accused of working too little and not caring for the team. Constantin wanted and wants to expose Yakin medially and hopes for a termination on his part to save a lot of money. In the match against FC Sankt Gallen last weekend, the president personally decided what to do, but due to the lack of a license, Sebastien Bichard and Christian Zermatten are on the bench. More successful than under Yakin, the appearance of the Sioner was by no means. Against the aspens from eastern Switzerland it put a 1: 2 defeat and thus the great descent fear is far from being banned.
The defeat at FC Sankt Gallen was for FC Sion already the sixth league game without full success and at the same time the fourth defeat in series. After all, succeeded for the first time in three league games again a scoring, but the offered performance was too little in the fight for the league. After four defeats in a row between Sion and Xamax Neuchatel a prediction on the home win is not necessarily recommended. Especially since the home side for the direct duel in the fight for relegation even on Birama Ndoye have to give up due to a yellow card suspension. This is more than a handful of players, with actors such as Carlitos, Ermir Lenjani or Raphael Rossi also absolute pillars in the game of FC Sion.
With a home victory Sion would have fixed the league with a high probability. Then the Sionern would have two laps to go four points clear of Xamax Neuchatel. As the momentum is currently speaking for the guests, Constantin tries to cause unrest with the opponent. As a possible Yakin successor “CC” brought the current Xamax coach Stephane Henchoz in the conversation. Henchoz must leave Xamax in the summer, regardless of the season’s end.
Expected formation of Sion ↴
Fuckentscher – Angha, Kouassi, Bamert, Maceiras – Zock, Mveng – Morgado, Grgic, Kasami – Uldrikis
Last games by Sion:
⚽️ 12.05.2019 – St. Gallen Vs. Sion 2: 1 (Super League)
⚽️ 05.05.2019 – Sion Vs. Young Boys 0: 4 (Super League)
⚽️ 28.04.2019 – FC Zurich vs. Sion 1: 0 (Super League)
⚽️ 19.04.2019 – Sion Vs. FC Basel 0: 3 (Super League)
⚽️ 14.04.2019 – Lugano Vs. Sion 1: 1 (Super League)
Xamax Neuchatel – Statistics & Current Form
Former Liverpool player Stephane Henchoz (now 44 years old) took over the duties of Michel Decastel in Neuchâtel in early February. Previously, he worked for just over three years as an assistant coach. In his first station as a head coach at the professional level, his record can be seen. In 14 games, there were seven wins, two draws and five defeats. Thanks to these 23 points (an average of 1.64 points per game), the fixed descent was averted early. And chances to keep the league without unnecessary Barrage games is still intact with three laps to go. Despite these absolutely positive numbers, it is already clear that Henchoz will no longer be working for Xamax Neuchatel in the coming season. The club management does not seem to trust him to develop the club sustainably. With Joel Magnin (currently coach of the U21 Young Boys) has already presented a new head coach.
Not only Henchoz does not understand why he has to clear his chair, many experts. Nevertheless, he puts everything to success and the rumors regarding a possible interest of FC Sion Henchoz will be able to classify properly. Statements by Christian Constantin should not be given too much attention. The concentration is the last three league games, so that the season is actually ended on May 25th. Last weekend, after four games without defeat (three wins, a draw), it once again went into bankruptcy for the Super League newcomer. At home against FC Zurich, Xamax lost 2-1. A bitter defeat, because for the first time since the fourth (!) Spieltage the climber could have left the relegation places. In the final phase, this chance was playfully reckless after a 1-0 lead.
Nevertheless, the current form of the eleven from the French Switzerland is considerable and with this self-confidence, the league is within reach. The bookmakers still see Xamax as outsiders and offer in the duel between Sion and Xamax Neuchatel odds of just under 3.00 for the guests victory. The away record, with four wins, five draws and seven defeats (an average of 1.06 points per game), is slightly worse than the home record (averaging 1.12 points per game). In addition to the current form, the staffing situation speaks for the guests, because Stephane Henchoz can draw on the full in Valais.
Expected list of Xamax Neuchatel ↴
Walthert – Oss, Sejmenovic, Xhemajli – Serey Die – Kamber, Doudin, Pimple, Gomes – Pululu, Ademi
Last matches of Xamax Neuchatel:
⚽️ 11.05.2019 – Xamax Neuchatel vs. FC Zurich 1: 2 (Super League)
⚽️ 05.05.2019 – Thun Vs. Xamax Neuchatel 0: 2 (Super League)
⚽️ 27.04.2019 – Xamax Neuchatel vs. Grasshoppers 1: 1 (Super League)
⚽️ 22.04.2019 – Xamax Neuchatel vs. Young Boys 1: 0 (Super League)
⚽️ 13.04.2019 – Luzern vs. Xamax Neuchatel 0: 1 (Super League)
Sion vs Xamax Neuchatel Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights
For the first time since the season 2011/12 it came in this season again in the Swiss football upper house to the duel between the FC Sion from the Valais and Xamax Neuchatel from Neuchatel. The balance is completely balanced after the first three games of the season. Each of the three possible matches was played once in the current season. The FC Sion celebrated a sovereign 3-0 home victory in the first duel in the autumn, the second season’s duel ended with a 1-1 draw, before the newly promoted in the last clash at the beginning of March at home won 3-1.
Sion vs Xamax Neuchatel Our Betting Tips Explained
The tension does not subside and once again there is an explosive direct duel in the Super League on the program. It may be the case in the fight for the Barrage place the decision. Thanks to strong performances in recent weeks, the climber Xamax may again dream of direct rescue. For the first time since matchday four, the Henchoz team could leave the relegation zone. Prerequisite for this is a win, in case of defeat, the chances of direct rescue to a minimum. Although the form speaks clearly for the guests, the bookies are in the duel between Sion and Xamax Neuchatel according to current odds, the home side in the role of favorites.
Key Facts – Sion vs Xamax Neuchatel tips
♦️ Sion has not won in six games – most recently four losses in a row!
♦️ In the season so far, there was every game ever!
♦️ The promoted could leave the relegation zone for the first time since matchday four!
Really understandable is this assessment of bookmakers not. Against FC Sankt Gallen, after three scoreless games, although again a hit, but playful, the team was still far from convincing. Xamax Neuchatel is able to play despite the defeat at the weekend with a broad chest. A few weeks ago, nobody would have believed that Xamax would be able to figure out another eight chances in the finish. The pressure is by no means conducive to the hosts, and accordingly, in the cellar duel between Sion and Xamax Neuchatel, the prediction is towards the guests. Interesting odds are offered on the “draw no bet” market on the guests.
Bet Tip: 2 (no draw no bet)
Odds: 2.12
