25 May 2023 at 18:30

12
Full Time
Referee: U. Schnyder

Match Summary

FC Luzern defeated FC Sion 2:1. The match was played in Super League 2022. Goals were scored by A. Grgić 15′ (pen.), P. Schürpf 52′, S. Chader 75′. 2 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. FC Sion had 46% possession while FC Luzern held 54%. FC Sion had 10 shots (3 on target) compared to 12 (7 on target) for FC Luzern. FC Sion made 3 substitutions, FC Luzern made 4. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Itaitinga 13′), Card upgrade (Denis Will Poha 66′).

Match Events

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

FC Sion
FC Luzern
Kick Off
Penalty confirmed13′
VAR
A. Grgić

Penalty

15′
ItaitingaG. Sio
24′
Half Time
46′
R. FernandesS. Chader
52′
P. Schürpf
62′
S. OttigerM. Dräger
Denis Will Poha66′
Card upgrade66′
VAR
K. BuaK. Halabaku
67′
72′
L. VilligerAsumah Abubakar
75′
S. Chader

assist: P. Dorn

I. ChouarefG. Karlen
82′
82′
I. BekaL. Jaquez
Full Time

Match Statistics

FC Sion had 46% possession against FC Luzern's 54%. FC Sion registered 10 shots (3 on target) while FC Luzern managed 12 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 5–6. Fouls committed: 9–13.

3Shots on Goal7
2Shots off Goal3
10Total Shots12
5Blocked Shots2
7Shots insidebox6
3Shots outsidebox6
9Fouls13
5Corner Kicks6
0Offsides1
46%Ball Possession54%
0Yellow Cards2
1Red Cards0
5Goalkeeper Saves2
377Total passes455
295Passes accurate370
78%Passes %81%
0expected_goals0

Lineups

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

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for FC Sion is 7.03, compared to 6.78 for FC Luzern. 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 Sion's highest-rated starter is I. Chouaref (7.12), while FC Luzern's best-rated player is R. Fernandes (7.03).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of FC Sion have contributed 8 goals and 8 assists this season, led by I. Chouaref (6G). FC Luzern's starters account for 9 goals and 7 assists, spearheaded by L. Villiger (5G). 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 Sion deploy 4 defenders rated 6.91 on average, against FC Luzern's 4-man backline averaging 6.78. 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 Sion field 3 midfielders averaging 7.07, versus FC Luzern's 4 rated 6.78. 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 Sion start 3 forward(s) averaging 7.12, compared to 2 for FC Luzern averaging 6.79. 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 79% for FC Sion and 71% for FC Luzern. 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 Sion's starters have collected 13 yellow cards this season, compared to 18 for FC Luzern. 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 Sion's starting XI is 26.8 (youngest: N. Saintini (25), oldest: N. Lavanchy (32)), while FC Luzern average 26.0 (youngest: S. Ottiger (22), oldest: V. Vasić (35)). 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 Sion's starters average 32 league appearances each, versus 14 for FC Luzern. 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 Sion4-3-34-3-1-2FC Luzern
GKDEFMIDFWD
12Safarik.19Lavanchy39Saintini3Ziegler21Iapichi.22Poha14Grgić8Costa76Itaitin.9Chouaref33Bua90Vasić74Ottiger46Burch30Beka40Fernand.20Dorn13Frýdek18Beloko7Meyer27Villiger11Schürpf

Substitutes

Coach: P. Tramezzani

Substitutes

Coach: M. Frick

FC SionPosition StrengthFC Luzern
7.03
Avg Rating
6.78
6.91Defender (4 v 4)6.78
1G 1A1G 2A
7.07Midfielder (3 v 4)6.78
1G 2A3G 3A
7.12Forward (3 v 2)6.79
6G 5A5G 2A
FC Sion4-3-3
12GoalkeeperA. Safarikas
19DefenderN. Lavanchy6.91G1A
39DefenderN. Saintini
3DefenderR. Ziegler
21DefenderD. Iapichino
22MidfielderD. Poha
14MidfielderA. Grgić
8MidfielderBaltazar Costa7.11G2A
76ForwardItaitinga
9ForwardI. Chouaref7.16G5A
33ForwardK. Bua
FC Luzern4-3-1-2
90GoalkeeperV. Vasić
74DefenderS. Ottiger6.51G1A
46DefenderM. Burch
30DefenderI. Beka
40DefenderR. Fernandes7.01A
20MidfielderP. Dorn6.83G3A
13MidfielderM. Frýdek
18MidfielderN. Beloko
7MidfielderM. Meyer
27ForwardL. Villiger6.85G2A
11ForwardP. Schürpf

Recent Form

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

FC Sion

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FC Luzern

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FC Sion vs FC Luzern Head to Head Results

FC Sion and FC Luzern have met 34 times — FC Sion won 11, FC Luzern won 12, with 11 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. FC Luzern leads the head-to-head with 12 victories from 34 meetings. A combined 92 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.71 per match (46 for the home side, 46 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 Sion are currently unbeaten in the last 3 meetings. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–3 in 2025.

11

FC Sion

11

Drawn

12

FC Luzern

Goals: 46Goals: 46

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
2 Apr 2023FC Luzern1 – 2FC Sion
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