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St. Gallen welcome Young Boys to the AFG Arena in the Swiss Super League on Sunday (July 28). Both teams have suffered defeats in the league, with St. Gallen one of two teams failing to score in their campaign opener.
St. Gallen suffered a 1-0 loss at Winterthur in their opener last week but bounced back with a 4-1 home win over Tobol in the first leg of the UEFA Conference League second qualifying round this week. Defender Albert Vallci scored an own goal in the first half but redeemed himself with a goal in stoppage time.
Young Boys, meanwhile, suffered a 2-1 home loss to Sion in their campaign opener last week. Their poor form continued earlier this week, as they fell to a 3-1 loss to Servette.
St. Gallen vs Young Boys Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- The two teams have crossed paths 177 times across competitions, with Young Boys leading 89-39.
- Young Boys have the worst defensive record iafter two games, conceding five goals.
- In four league meetings last season, Young Boys won two and lost one.
- St. Gallen have one win in five league games, losing three.
- Young Boys have one win in eight away meetings against St. Gallen, suffering four losses.
- Ten of their last 11 meetings have produced over 2.5 goals, with three clean sheets for Young Boys and none for St. Gallen.
St. Gallen vs Young Boys Prediction
St. Gallen won their first home game of the season. They have just two wins at home in the Swiss Super League in 2024, though.
Young Boys, meanwhile, have lost their first two games of the season, scoring two goals. They won two of their three meetings against St. Gallen last season, though.
Both teams will play their third match in seven days, so fatigue could be a factor. St. Gallen head coach Enrico Maaßen will likely rest key players ahead of the Conference League meeting with Tobol next week.
Considering that and their goalscoring form in the league, a draw could ensue.
Prediction: St. Gallen 1-1 Young Boys
St. Gallen vs Young Boys Betting Tips
Tip 1: Result - Draw
Tip 2: Goals - Over/Under 2.5 Goals - Under 2.5 goals
Tip 3: At least one goal to be scored in the second half - Yes
Tip 4: Cedric Itten to score or assist any time - Yes
