28 August 2022 at 12:15
Match Summary
FC ST. Gallen defeated FC Lugano 3:2. The match was played in Super League 2022. Goals were scored by Ž. Celar 6′ (pen.), J. Guillemenot 29′, C. Witzig 45′, L. Görtler 59′ (pen.), B. Babic 65′. 5 yellow cards were shown. FC Lugano had 48% possession while FC ST. Gallen held 52%. FC Lugano had 17 shots (7 on target) compared to 18 (6 on target) for FC ST. Gallen. FC Lugano made 5 substitutions, FC ST. Gallen made 5. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Jonathan Sabbatini 5′).
Match Events
Key match events between FC Lugano and FC ST. Gallen — 5 goals and 5 cards recorded during the match.
Penalty
assist: C. Akolo
assist: L. Görtler
Penalty
assist: A. Arigoni
Match Statistics
FC Lugano had 48% possession against FC ST. Gallen's 52%. FC Lugano registered 17 shots (7 on target) while FC ST. Gallen managed 18 (6 on target). Corner kicks: 6–6. Fouls committed: 13–13.
Lineups
FC Lugano lined up in a 4-3-3 formation under M. Croci-Torti, while FC ST. Gallen deployed a 4-3-1-2 under P. Zeidler.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for FC Lugano is 6.95, compared to 7.15 for FC ST. Gallen. This metric is derived from each player's average match rating across all league appearances this season — anything above 7.00 is considered strong, while below 6.50 signals inconsistency. FC Lugano's highest-rated starter is A. Saipi (7.75), while FC ST. Gallen's best-rated player is L. Görtler (7.33).
Attacking Output
The starting XI of FC Lugano have contributed 3 goals and 3 assists this season, led by H. Mahmoud (1G). FC ST. Gallen's starters account for 11 goals and 10 assists, spearheaded by L. Görtler (7G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.
Defensive Solidity
FC Lugano deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against FC ST. Gallen's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
FC Lugano field 3 midfielders averaging 6.61, versus FC ST. Gallen's 4 rated 7.13. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
FC Lugano start 3 forward(s) averaging 6.83, compared to 2 for FC ST. Gallen averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Passing & Build-Up
Passing accuracy averages 84% for FC Lugano and 72% for FC ST. Gallen. Higher passing accuracy generally indicates a possession-based style with patient build-up through the thirds, while lower figures may suggest a more direct, counter-attacking approach with long balls and quick transitions.
Discipline
FC Lugano's starters have collected 11 yellow cards this season, compared to 12 for FC ST. Gallen. Yellow cards reflect how aggressively a team presses and tackles — a high count may indicate a physical, high-pressing style but also risks suspensions and late free-kicks in dangerous areas.
Age & Experience
The average age of FC Lugano's starting XI is 27.3 (youngest: A. Saipi (25), oldest: O. Doumbia (33)), while FC ST. Gallen average 29.0 (youngest: C. Witzig (24), oldest: Jordi Quintillà (32)). Younger squads typically offer pace, energy, and pressing intensity, while experienced lineups bring composure, game management, and the ability to handle high-pressure moments.
Squad Depth
FC Lugano's starters average 20 league appearances each, versus 16 for FC ST. Gallen. High appearance counts indicate an established, well-drilled unit that the manager trusts week in and week out. Lower figures may suggest rotation, injuries, or emerging players still earning their place in the team.
Substitutes
Coach: M. Croci-Torti
Substitutes
Coach: P. Zeidler
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, FC Lugano have recorded 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 defeats. FC ST. Gallen show 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 losses from their last 6 outings.
FC Lugano
FC ST. Gallen
FC Lugano vs FC ST. Gallen Head to Head Results
FC Lugano and FC ST. Gallen have met 38 times — FC Lugano won 17, FC ST. Gallen won 12, with 9 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. FC Lugano leads the head-to-head with 17 victories from 38 meetings. A combined 104 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.74 per match (55 for the home side, 49 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 22 matches (58%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 18 games (47%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. FC ST. Gallen are currently unbeaten in the last 7 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2020.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (38)
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