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FC Lugano vs FC ST. Gallen Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.74 expected goals for FC Lugano and 1.44 for FC ST. Gallen, a combined total of 4.18. That distribution gives FC Lugano the largest share of the 1X2 market at 65%, with the draw at 17%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 79% for over 2.5 goals and 71% for both teams to score, with 2–1 the single most likely scoreline at 8%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 65% favourite still loses or draws roughly 35% of the time.

Model pick

FC Lugano to Win

64.8% probability

Moderate confidence

Expected goals

2.74 – 1.44

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

FC Lugano win65%
Draw17%
FC ST. Gallen win18%

Double chance 1X

82%

Double chance 12

83%

Double chance X2

35%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals92%
Over 2.5 goals79%
Over 3.5 goals60%
Both teams to score71%

Correct score

  • 2–18.3%
  • 3–17.6%
  • 1–16.0%
  • 2–26.0%
  • 2–05.7%

Why the model likes this

  • FC Lugano home form

    12 points from their last 5 home matches in our dataset.

  • FC ST. Gallen away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 5 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates FC Lugano to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 65%, against 65% / 17% / 18% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.74 goals for FC Lugano and 1.44 for FC ST. Gallen, a combined 4.18 — an open game on paper.

Recent form

FC Lugano

  • 2026-08-13T17:30:00.000Z · A vs NSI Runavik · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-08-09T12:00:00.000Z · H vs FC Zurich · 5-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-06T18:30:00.000Z · H vs NSI Runavik · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-08-02T14:30:00.000Z · A vs Grasshoppers · 4-1 (W)
  • 2026-07-29T14:30:00.000Z · A vs Dukagjini · 5-1 (W)

FC ST. Gallen

  • 2026-08-13T18:00:00.000Z · H vs Sheriff Tiraspol · 5-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-09T14:30:00.000Z · H vs FC Luzern · 2-2 (D)
  • 2026-08-06T17:00:00.000Z · A vs Sheriff Tiraspol · 3-1 (W)
  • 2026-08-02T12:00:00.000Z · A vs FC Vaduz · 3-2 (W)
  • 2026-07-30T19:00:00.000Z · A vs Benfica · 0-5 (L)

Head-to-head

Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

Super League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1FC Lugano330099
2BSC Young Boys321087
3FC ST. Gallen321027
4FC Sion320126
5FC Basel 1893320126
6Lausanne312015
7Servette FC3102-13
8FC Zurich3102-53
9FC Thun3102-63
10Grasshoppers3012-41
11FC Luzern3012-51
12FC Vaduz3003-30

Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.