2 April 2023 at 14:30

12
Full Time
Referee: F. San

Match Summary

FC Sion defeated FC Luzern 2:1. The match was played in Super League 2022. Goals were scored by G. Sio 50′, M. Frýdek 80′, K. Bua 90′. 8 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. FC Luzern had 64% possession while FC Sion held 36%. FC Luzern had 17 shots (4 on target) compared to 6 (2 on target) for FC Sion. FC Luzern made 3 substitutions, FC Sion made 3.

Match Events

Key match events between FC Luzern and FC Sion — 3 goals and 9 cards recorded during the match.

FC Luzern
FC Sion
Kick Off
2′Reto Ziegler
36′Mario Balotelli
Half Time
50′
G. Sio

assist: Itaitinga

D. SorgićP. Schürpf
60′
64′
I. ChouarefK. Bua
M. DrägerS. Ottiger
74′
Asumah AbubakarV. Villiger
74′
77′
M. BalotelliM. Araz
83′
G. SioA. Zagré
90+5′
K. Bua
Full Time

Match Statistics

FC Luzern had 64% possession against FC Sion's 36%. FC Luzern registered 17 shots (4 on target) while FC Sion managed 6 (2 on target). Corner kicks: 8–0. Fouls committed: 12–17.

4Shots on Goal2
10Shots off Goal2
17Total Shots6
3Blocked Shots2
12Shots insidebox2
5Shots outsidebox4
12Fouls17
8Corner Kicks0
2Offsides1
64%Ball Possession36%
4Yellow Cards4
1Red Cards0
0Goalkeeper Saves3
397Total passes231
315Passes accurate156
79%Passes %68%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

FC Luzern lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under M. Frick, while FC Sion deployed a 4-4-2 under D. Bettoni.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for FC Luzern is 6.86, compared to 7.12 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. FC Luzern's highest-rated starter is P. Loretz (6.93), while FC Sion's best-rated player is I. Chouaref (7.12).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of FC Luzern have contributed 3 goals and 3 assists this season, led by P. Dorn (3G). FC Sion's starters account for 6 goals and 5 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

FC Luzern deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against FC Sion'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 Luzern field 4 midfielders averaging 6.78, versus FC Sion's 4 rated 7.12. 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 Luzern start 2 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for FC Sion 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 74% for FC Luzern and 80% 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

FC Luzern's starters have collected 10 yellow cards this season, compared to 2 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 FC Luzern's starting XI is 25.7 (youngest: P. Loretz (22), oldest: P. Dorn (29)), while FC Sion average 25.0 (youngest: I. Chouaref (25), oldest: I. Chouaref (25)). 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 Luzern's starters average 20 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.

FC Luzern4-3-1-24-4-2FC Sion
GKDEFMIDFWD
38Loretz2Dräger4Jaquez30Beka13Frýdek20Dorn6Jashari18Beloko7Meyer9Sorgić21Abubakar1Lindner97Cavaré2Schmied3Ziegler4Diouf76Itaitin.22Poha7Zuffi9Chouaref45Balotel.13Sio

Substitutes

Coach: M. Frick

Substitutes

Coach: D. Bettoni

FC LuzernPosition StrengthFC Sion
6.86
Avg Rating
7.12
6.93Goalkeeper (1 v 1)
0G 0A0G 0A
6.78Midfielder (4 v 4)7.12
3G 3A6G 5A
FC Luzern4-3-1-2
38GoalkeeperP. Loretz6.9
2DefenderM. Dräger
4DefenderL. Jaquez
30DefenderI. Beka
13DefenderM. Frýdek
20MidfielderP. Dorn6.83G3A
6MidfielderA. Jashari
18MidfielderN. Beloko
7MidfielderM. Meyer
9ForwardD. Sorgić
21ForwardAsumah Abubakar
FC Sion4-4-2
1GoalkeeperH. Lindner
97DefenderD. Cavaré
2DefenderJ. Schmied
3DefenderR. Ziegler
4DefenderG. Diouf
76MidfielderItaitinga
22MidfielderD. Poha
7MidfielderL. Zuffi
9MidfielderI. Chouaref7.16G5A
45ForwardM. Balotelli
13ForwardG. Sio

Recent Form

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

FC Luzern

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FC Sion

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FC Luzern vs FC Sion Head to Head Results

FC Luzern and FC Sion have met 34 times — FC Luzern won 13, FC Sion won 10, with 11 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. FC Luzern leads the head-to-head with 13 victories from 34 meetings. A combined 92 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.71 per match (47 for the home side, 45 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 23 matches (68%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 17 games (50%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. FC Luzern are currently unbeaten in the last 4 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2025.

13

FC Luzern

11

Drawn

10

FC Sion

Goals: 47Goals: 45

Recent Meetings (34)

7 Feb 2026FC Sion0 – 0FC Luzern
24 Jan 2026FC Sion1 – 1FC Luzern
4 Oct 2025FC Luzern3 – 3FC Sion
23 Feb 2025FC Luzern2 – 1FC Sion
10 Nov 2024FC Sion4 – 2FC Luzern
3 Aug 2024FC Luzern1 – 0FC Sion
22 Mar 2024FC Luzern2 – 1FC Sion
25 May 2023FC Sion1 – 2FC Luzern
15 Oct 2022FC Sion2 – 0FC Luzern
27 Aug 2022FC Luzern2 – 0FC Sion
Statistics are for informational purposes only. Past performance does not guarantee future results.

API data: 15 Mar 2026