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St. Gallen will play host to FC Zurich at Kybunpark in the Swiss Super League on Tuesday. The meeting will wrap up matchday seven of the campaign.
The hosts will have the opportunity to make up for lost ground in this fixture and could leap to the top four of the standings, if they win. St. Gallen have won three matches out of six, drawing once and losing twice, which leaves them in seventh place on 10 points.
Espen finished in the fifth spot last season, falling short of achieving their objective of clinching the championship. Their top-flight trophy drought has dragged on for more than two decades, with their last success occurring in 1999-2000. Winning half of their matches so far is a promising start for new head coach Enrico Maaßen.
FC Zurich got off to a fast start, claiming four wins and two draws in six outings to move swiftly to the top spot. However, they are tied on 14 points with second-placed Luzern and third-placed Lugano, making the upcoming clash a must win for the visitors.
FCZ finished fourth last season, a huge improvement from their previous campaign (2022-23) when they secured eighth spot. FC Zurich will be looking to maintain their early momentum as they aim to win their 14th top-flight title. Their last meeting with St. Gallen also took place at Kybunpark, with FC Zurich prevailing 2-1.
St. Gallen vs FC Zurich Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- St. Gallen have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five matches against FC Zurich.
- St. Gallen have won twice, drawn once and lost twice in their last five home matches against FC Zurich.
- St. Gallen have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches at home in all competitions.
- FC Zurich have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches on the road in all competitions.
- St. Gallen have won thrice, drawn once and lost once in their last five matches, the same applies to FC Zurich.
St. Gallen vs FC Zurich Prediction
Firstly, St. Gallen are aware that local supporters would not stomach another home defeat in a row against FC Zurich. Secondly, they need maximum points to progress or keep their place.
FC Zurich are also in need of full points to stay atop the table. They will take confidence from their successful trip St. Gallen in the sides’ previous clash.
FC Zurich come in as the favourites based on form and momentum.
Prediction: St. Gallen 1-2 FC Zurich
St. Gallen vs FC Zurich Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result – FC Zurich
Tip 2: Game to have over 2.5 goals – Yes
Tip 3: FC Zurich to score first – Yes
Tip 4: St. Gallen to score - Yes
