Switzerland · Challenge League · Matchweek 918:15

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Friday, 18 September 2026

FC AarauLLLDW

· Referee H. Qovanaj · Analysis updated 10:06 UTC

FC Winterthur vs FC Aarau Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 2.53 expected goals for FC Winterthur and 0.88 for FC Aarau, a combined total of 3.40. That distribution gives FC Winterthur the largest share of the 1X2 market at 73%, with the draw at 16%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 66% for over 2.5 goals and 54% for both teams to score, with 2–0 the single most likely scoreline at 11%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 73% favourite still loses or draws a large share of the time.

This match has finished. The figures below are the model's estimate for the fixture, kept on the page for reference and study — they are not a betting tip, and nothing here has been edited after the final whistle.

Model pick

FC Winterthur win

73.2% probability

High confidencePartial model70/100

Expected goals

2.53 – 0.88

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Why the model likes this

Each point below is derived from this fixture's own data — recent results, home and away splits, scoring and defensive rates and head-to-head history where it exists. Points only appear when the underlying data supports them.

  • FC Winterthur home form

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

  • FC Aarau away threat

    Scored in 4 of their last 4 away fixtures.

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates FC Winterthur to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 73%, against 73% / 16% / 11% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 2.53 goals for FC Winterthur and 0.88 for FC Aarau, a combined 3.40 — an open game on paper.

Match result (1X2)

FC Winterthur win73%
Draw16%
FC Aarau win11%

Double chance 1X

89%

Double chance 12

84%

Double chance X2

27%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals85%
Over 2.5 goals66%
Over 3.5 goals44%
Both teams to score54%

Correct score

  • 2–010.6%
  • 2–19.3%
  • 3–09.0%
  • 1–08.4%
  • 3–17.8%

Recent form

FC Winterthur

  • 2026-10-23T18:15:00.000Z · H vs Stade Nyonnais · 4-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-17T16:00:00.000Z · H vs FC Luzern · 0-1 (L)
  • 2026-10-09T17:30:00.000Z · A vs Neuchatel Xamax FC · 0-3 (L)
  • 2026-10-03T14:00:00.000Z · H vs FC Basel 1893 · 7-3 (W)
  • 2026-09-30T18:00:00.000Z · A vs Seuzach · 4-1 (W)

FC Aarau

  • 2026-10-24T16:00:00.000Z · H vs Étoile Carouge · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-18T13:00:00.000Z · H vs FC Zurich · 2-0 (W)
  • 2026-10-09T18:15:00.000Z · A vs Stade Nyonnais · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-10-02T14:30:00.000Z · H vs BSC Young Boys · 1-2 (L)
  • 2026-09-24T09:00:00.000Z · A vs Grasshoppers · 1-4 (L)

Head-to-head

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

Challenge League table

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#TeamPWDLGDPts
1Stade Lausanne-Ouchy117401725
2Yverdon Sport116411022
3FC Winterthur116321221
4Neuchatel Xamax FC11515-216
5SC Kriens11434215
6FC Aarau11335-412
7Étoile Carouge11335-512
8Rapperswil11326-411
9FC WIL 190011254-611
10Stade Nyonnais11128-205

Prediction conclusion

The model's leading selection is FC Winterthur win, at 73.2%. Its single most likely scoreline is 2–0.

It puts both teams scoring at 54% and over 2.5 goals at 66%.

A 73% selection is expected to miss in the remaining share of matches, and football regularly produces red cards, injuries and tactical changes the data cannot see. Treat this as a probability, not a forecast of the result.

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.