11 March 2023 at 17:00

Referee: L. Cibelli

Match Summary

BSC Young Boys defeated FC Sion 4:0. The match was played in Super League 2022. Goals were scored by M. Elia 2′, M. Elia 38′, F. Rieder 65′, F. Rieder 86′. 2 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. BSC Young Boys had 71% possession while FC Sion held 29%. BSC Young Boys had 35 shots (8 on target) compared to 9 (2 on target) for FC Sion. BSC Young Boys made 5 substitutions, FC Sion made 4.

Match Events

Key match events between BSC Young Boys and FC Sion — 4 goals and 3 cards recorded during the match.

BSC Young Boys
FC Sion
Kick Off
25′Giovanni Sio
M. Elia

assist: C. Itten

38′
Half Time
58′
M. ArazK. Halabaku
L. BlumQ. Maceiras
64′
C. IttenJ. Nsame
64′
F. Rieder

assist: J. Nsame

65′
U. GarciaD. Rrudhani
70′
C. FassnachtF. Ugrinic
71′
M. EliaJoël Monteiro
75′
77′
I. ChouarefK. Bua
82′
ItaitingaG. Karlen
82′
A. GrgićD. Poha
F. Rieder

assist: S. Lauper

86′
Full Time

Match Statistics

BSC Young Boys had 71% possession against FC Sion's 29%. BSC Young Boys registered 35 shots (8 on target) while FC Sion managed 9 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 12–3. Fouls committed: 12–7.

8Shots on Goal2
16Shots off Goal5
35Total Shots9
11Blocked Shots2
22Shots insidebox8
13Shots outsidebox1
12Fouls7
12Corner Kicks3
2Offsides1
71%Ball Possession29%
1Yellow Cards1
0Red Cards1
2Goalkeeper Saves4
583Total passes248
508Passes accurate168
87%Passes %68%
0expected_goals0

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 D. Bettoni.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for BSC Young Boys is 6.92, compared to 7.02 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 S. Lauper (7.05), while FC Sion's best-rated player is I. Chouaref (7.12).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of BSC Young Boys have contributed 19 goals and 9 assists this season, led by C. Fassnacht (15G). FC Sion's starters account for 7 goals and 6 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 — on average, against FC Sion's 4-man backline averaging 6.91. 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 6.94, 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 82% 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 8 yellow cards this season, compared to 7 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 27.8 (youngest: L. Blum (24), oldest: C. Fassnacht (32)), while FC Sion average 27.3 (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 14 league appearances each, versus 33 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
1Racioppi27Blum28Lustenb.5Zesiger21Garcia16Fassnac.30Lauper29Imeri32Rieder15Elia11Itten1Lindner19Lavanchy39Saintini3Ziegler21Iapichi.20Araz10Cyprien14Grgić9Chouaref13Sio76Itaitin.

Substitutes

Coach: R. Wicky

Substitutes

Coach: D. Bettoni

BSC Young BoysPosition StrengthFC Sion
6.92
Avg Rating
7.02
Defender (4 v 4)6.91
0G 0A1G 1A
6.94Midfielder (4 v 3)
16G 9A0G 0A
6.85Forward (2 v 3)7.12
3G 0A6G 5A
BSC Young Boys4-3-1-2
1GoalkeeperA. Racioppi
27DefenderL. Blum
28DefenderF. Lustenberger
5DefenderC. Zesiger
21DefenderU. Garcia
16MidfielderC. Fassnacht7.015G7A
30MidfielderS. Lauper7.01G2A
29MidfielderK. Imeri6.8
32MidfielderF. Rieder
15ForwardM. Elia
11ForwardC. Itten6.83G
FC Sion4-3-3
1GoalkeeperH. Lindner
19DefenderN. Lavanchy6.91G1A
39DefenderN. Saintini
3DefenderR. Ziegler
21DefenderD. Iapichino
20MidfielderM. Araz
10MidfielderW. Cyprien
14MidfielderA. Grgić
9ForwardI. Chouaref7.16G5A
13ForwardG. Sio
76ForwardItaitinga

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 26, FC Sion won 6, with 4 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. BSC Young Boys leads the head-to-head with 26 victories from 36 meetings. A combined 112 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.11 per match (74 for the home side, 38 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 19 matches (53%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 22 games (61%), 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.

26

BSC Young Boys

4

Drawn

6

FC Sion

Goals: 74Goals: 38

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
22 Oct 2022BSC Young Boys1 – 1FC Sion
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026