22 October 2022 at 16:00

Referee: U. Schnyder

Match Summary

BSC Young Boys and FC Sion drew 1:1. The match was played in Super League 2022. Goals were scored by M. Balotelli 53′ (pen.), J. Nsame 64′ (pen.). 4 yellow cards were shown. BSC Young Boys had 63% possession while FC Sion held 37%. BSC Young Boys had 24 shots (5 on target) compared to 11 (5 on target) for FC Sion. BSC Young Boys made 5 substitutions, FC Sion made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between BSC Young Boys and FC Sion — 2 goals and 4 cards recorded during the match.

BSC Young Boys
FC Sion
Kick Off
Half Time
53′
M. Balotelli

Penalty

L. BenitoU. Garcia
62′
C. IttenM. Elia
62′
C. FassnachtD. Rrudhani
62′
J. Nsame

Penalty

64′
71′
M. BalotelliF. Stojilković
78′
ItaitingaK. Halabaku
V. SierroS. Lauper
86′
J. NsameJoël Monteiro
86′
90+2′
I. ChouarefK. Bua
Full Time

Match Statistics

BSC Young Boys had 63% possession against FC Sion's 37%. BSC Young Boys registered 24 shots (5 on target) while FC Sion managed 11 (5 on target). Corner kicks: 6–2. Fouls committed: 18–7.

5Shots on Goal5
15Shots off Goal5
24Total Shots11
4Blocked Shots1
14Shots insidebox4
10Shots outsidebox7
18Fouls7
6Corner Kicks2
1Offsides3
63%Ball Possession37%
1Yellow Cards3
0Red Cards0
4Goalkeeper Saves4
528Total passes322
444Passes accurate230
84%Passes %71%

Lineups

BSC Young Boys lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under R. Wicky, while FC Sion deployed a 4-3-3 under P. Tramezzani.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for BSC Young Boys is 6.87, compared to 7.03 for FC Sion. 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. BSC Young Boys's highest-rated starter is C. Fassnacht (7.00), while FC Sion's best-rated player is I. Chouaref (7.12).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of BSC Young Boys have contributed 18 goals and 8 assists this season, led by C. Fassnacht (15G). FC Sion's starters account for 8 goals and 8 assists, spearheaded by I. Chouaref (6G). Goals reflect clinical finishing and chance creation, while assists highlight the ability to unlock defences through through-balls, crosses, and set pieces.

Defensive Solidity

BSC Young Boys deploy 4 defenders rated 6.92 on average, against FC Sion's 4-man backline averaging 6.99. 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

BSC Young Boys field 4 midfielders averaging 6.88, versus FC Sion's 3 rated —. 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

BSC Young Boys start 2 forward(s) averaging 6.85, compared to 3 for FC Sion averaging 7.12. 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 80% for BSC Young Boys and 79% for FC Sion. 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

BSC Young Boys's starters have collected 9 yellow cards this season, compared to 13 for FC Sion. 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 BSC Young Boys's starting XI is 29.0 (youngest: L. Blum (24), oldest: L. Benito (33)), while FC Sion average 26.8 (youngest: N. Saintini (25), oldest: N. Lavanchy (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

BSC Young Boys's starters average 12 league appearances each, versus 32 for FC Sion. 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.

BSC Young Boys4-3-1-24-3-3FC Sion
GKDEFMIDFWD
26Ballmoos27Blum28Lustenb.5Zesiger23Benito16Fassnac.8Sierro29Imeri32Rieder18Nsame11Itten1Lindner19Lavanchy2Schmied39Saintini8Costa22Poha14Grgić10Cyprien76Itaitin.45Balotel.9Chouaref

Substitutes

Coach: R. Wicky

Substitutes

Coach: P. Tramezzani

BSC Young BoysPosition StrengthFC Sion
6.87
Avg Rating
7.03
6.80Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.92Defender (4 v 4)6.99
0G 1A2G 3A
6.88Midfielder (4 v 3)
15G 7A0G 0A
6.85Forward (2 v 3)7.12
3G 0A6G 5A
BSC Young Boys4-3-1-2
26GoalkeeperD. von Ballmoos6.8
27DefenderL. Blum
28DefenderF. Lustenberger
5DefenderC. Zesiger
23DefenderL. Benito6.91A
16MidfielderC. Fassnacht7.015G7A
8MidfielderV. Sierro
29MidfielderK. Imeri6.8
32MidfielderF. Rieder
18ForwardJ. Nsame
11ForwardC. Itten6.83G
FC Sion4-3-3
1GoalkeeperH. Lindner
19DefenderN. Lavanchy6.91G1A
2DefenderJ. Schmied
39DefenderN. Saintini
8DefenderBaltazar Costa7.11G2A
22MidfielderD. Poha
14MidfielderA. Grgić
10MidfielderW. Cyprien
76ForwardItaitinga
45ForwardM. Balotelli
9ForwardI. Chouaref7.16G5A

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, BSC Young Boys have recorded 2 wins, 3 draws and 1 defeats. FC Sion show 3 wins, 2 draws and 1 losses from their last 6 outings.

BSC Young Boys

DDDWLW

FC Sion

WWDWDL

BSC Young Boys vs FC Sion Head to Head Results

BSC Young Boys and FC Sion have met 36 times — BSC Young Boys won 27, FC Sion won 6, with 3 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. BSC Young Boys leads the head-to-head with 27 victories from 36 meetings. A combined 114 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.17 per match (77 for the home side, 37 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 18 matches (50%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 23 games (64%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. FC Sion are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 4–3 in 2024.

27

BSC Young Boys

3

Drawn

6

FC Sion

Goals: 77Goals: 37

Recent Meetings (36)

22 Feb 2026FC Sion3 – 1BSC Young Boys
7 Dec 2025FC Sion2 – 0BSC Young Boys
10 Aug 2025BSC Young Boys0 – 0FC Sion
8 Feb 2025BSC Young Boys5 – 1FC Sion
7 Dec 2024FC Sion3 – 1BSC Young Boys
21 Jul 2024BSC Young Boys1 – 2FC Sion
29 Feb 2024FC Sion2 – 1BSC Young Boys
9 Jan 2024BSC Young Boys4 – 3FC Sion
21 May 2023FC Sion0 – 2BSC Young Boys
11 Mar 2023BSC Young Boys4 – 0FC Sion
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026