Our Young Boys vs FC Zurich Prediction: 3-1
Young Boys vs FC Zurich in the Switzerland Super League is scheduled for an 15:30 GMT kick-off on Sunday March 1, 2026. A 3-1 win for the home side is our main prediction, though over 2.5 goals looks like a valuable bet given both teams’ attacking tendencies.
This Young Boys vs FC Zurich prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Young Boys's Last Match – FC Sion vs Young Boys
After suffering a 1-3 Switzerland Super League loss to FC Sion, Young Boys must win to get back on track. In that match, Young Boys recorded 56% possession, firing 7 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Sion | 44% | 12 (10) | 2.65 | 27 |
 Young Boys | 56% | 7 (4) | 0.7 | 50 |
FC Zurich's Last Match – Grasshoppers vs FC Zurich
FC Zurich will be eager to build on their previous performance after securing a 2-1 Switzerland Super League victory over Grasshoppers on February 21. In that match, FC Zurich controlled 44% of possession and managed 6 shots on goal, with 4 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Grasshoppers | 56% | 12 (5) | 1 | 44 |
 FC Zurich | 44% | 6 (4) | 0.97 | 42 |
Young Boys vs FC Zurich Stats
Key Stats
| Young Boys | FC Zurich | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.51 | Attacking Strength | 0.72 |
| 1.08 | Defence Strength | 1.12 |
| 0.7 | Points Per Game | 0.8 |
| 2/10 | WIN | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 2/10 |
| 1/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 7/10 | BTTS | 7/10 |
| 8/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 8/10 |
| 1.6 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Young Boys are averaging 1.6 goals scored and 2.1 conceded per match, while FC Zurich average 1.5 scored and 2.2 conceded per game.
Young Boys 16-21
FC Zurich 15-22
What are the odds for this match?
Young Boys to win: @1.6
Draw: @4.333
FC Zurich to win: @4.75
Lineups
Young Boys (4-2-3-1) : Marvin Keller, Saidy Janko, Gregory Wuthrich, Sandro Lauper, Loris Benito, Armin Gigovic, Edimilson Fernandes, Christian Fassnacht, Alvyn Antonio Sanches, Joel Monteiro, Samuel Essende
FC Zurich (4-3-3) : Silas Huber, Lindrit Kamberi, David Vujevic, Alexander Hack, Chris Kablan, Cheveyo Tsawa, Nelson Palacio, Bledian Krasniqi, Nevio Di Giusto, Philippe Keny, Ivan Cavaleiro
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