24 September 2024 at 18:30

Super League · Season 2024

Match Summary

FC ST. Gallen defeated FC Zurich 4:1. The match was played in Super League 2024. Goals were scored by C. Witzig 27′, A. Marchesano 29′, L. Görtler 70′, K. Csoboth 79′, F. Mambimbi 83′. 6 yellow cards were shown, 1 red cards. FC ST. Gallen had 48% possession while FC Zurich held 52%. FC ST. Gallen had 12 shots (7 on target) compared to 5 (1 on target) for FC Zurich. FC ST. Gallen made 5 substitutions, FC Zurich made 5.

Match Events

Key match events between FC ST. Gallen and FC Zurich — 5 goals and 7 cards recorded during the match.

FC ST. Gallen
FC Zurich
Kick Off
C. Witzig

assist: M. Cisse

27′
29′
A. Marchesano

assist: C. Ligue

Half Time
M. CisseF. Mambimbi
46′
46′
M. ChouiarB. Krasniqi
65′Mirlind Kryeziu
67′
C. LigueU. Emmanuel
L. Görtler

assist: B. Toma

70′
B. TomaK. Csoboth
72′
W. GeubbelsC. Akolo
72′
H. VandermerschK. Faber
72′
K. Csoboth

assist: F. Mambimbi

79′
80′
I. MathewL. Kamberi
80′
S. BalletJ. Okita
F. Mambimbi

assist: C. Witzig

83′
85′
M. KryeziuD. Leidner
86′Juan José Perea
L. GörtlerC. Konietzke
87′
90+3′Juan José Perea
90+3′Juan José Perea
Full Time

Match Statistics

FC ST. Gallen had 48% possession against FC Zurich's 52%. FC ST. Gallen registered 12 shots (7 on target) while FC Zurich managed 5 (1 on target). Corner kicks: 3–2. Fouls committed: 13–16.

7Shots on Goal1
3Shots off Goal2
12Total Shots5
2Blocked Shots2
9Shots insidebox3
3Shots outsidebox2
13Fouls16
3Corner Kicks2
2Offsides2
48%Ball Possession52%
1Yellow Cards5
0Red Cards1
0Goalkeeper Saves3
384Total passes417
307Passes accurate340
80%Passes %82%
0expected_goals0
0goals_prevented0

Lineups

FC ST. Gallen lined up in a 4-3-1-2 formation under E. Maaßen, while FC Zurich deployed a 3-4-2-1 under R. Moniz.

Squad Ratings

The overall squad rating for FC ST. Gallen is 7.30, compared to 6.73 for FC Zurich. 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 ST. Gallen's highest-rated starter is W. Geubbels (8.50), while FC Zurich's best-rated player is Y. Brecher (7.20).

Attacking Output

The starting XI of FC ST. Gallen have contributed 13 goals and 14 assists this season, led by L. Görtler (5G). FC Zurich's starters account for 0 goals and 1 assists, spearheaded by —. 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 ST. Gallen deploy 4 defenders rated 6.85 on average, against FC Zurich's 3-man backline averaging 6.61. 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 ST. Gallen field 4 midfielders averaging 7.07, versus FC Zurich's 4 rated 6.37. 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 ST. Gallen start 2 forward(s) averaging 8.50, compared to 3 for FC Zurich 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.

Discipline

FC ST. Gallen's starters have collected 22 yellow cards this season, compared to 9 for FC Zurich. 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 ST. Gallen's starting XI is 27.0 (youngest: C. Witzig (24), oldest: L. Görtler (31)), while FC Zurich average 26.0 (youngest: C. Ligue (20), oldest: Y. Brecher (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 ST. Gallen's starters average 22 league appearances each, versus 15 for FC Zurich. 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 ST. GallenPosition StrengthFC Zurich
7.30
Avg Rating
6.73
7.47🧤 GK (1 v 1)7.20
0G 0A0G 0A
6.85🛡 DEF (4 v 3)6.61
2G 4A0G 1A
7.07 MID (4 v 4)6.37
8G 10A0G 0A
8.50 FWD (2 v 3)
3G 0A0G 0A
FC ST. Gallen4-3-1-2
1🧤GKL. Zigi7.5
28🛡DEFH. Vandermersch6.92G2A
5🛡DEFS. Ambrosius
4🛡DEFJ. Stanić
36🛡DEFC. Okoroji6.82A
16MIDL. Görtler7.35G7A
8MIDJordi Quintillà
7MIDC. Witzig6.83G3A
24MIDB. Toma
11FWDM. Cisse
9FWDW. Geubbels8.53G
FC Zurich3-4-2-1
25🧤GKY. Brecher7.2
24🛡DEFN. Katić
5🛡DEFM. Gómez6.61A
31🛡DEFM. Kryeziu
8MIDS. Ballet
12MIDI. Mathew
17MIDC. Conde
20MIDC. Ligue6.4
10FWDA. Marchesano
23FWDM. Chouiar
9FWDJ. Perea

Substitutes

77(M)K. Csoboth
10(F)C. Akolo
30(M)Víctor Ruiz
25(G)L. Watkowiak

Substitutes

14(M)N. Di Giusto
1(G)Ž. Kostadinović

Recent Form

In their last 6 matches, FC ST. Gallen have recorded 3 wins, 3 draws and 0 defeats. FC Zurich show 2 wins, 0 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.

FC ST. Gallen

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FC Zurich

LLLWLW

Head to Head

FC ST. Gallen and FC Zurich have met 2 times — FC ST. Gallen won 0, FC Zurich won 2, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2025. FC Zurich leads the head-to-head with 2 victories from 2 meetings. A combined 7 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 3.50 per match (2 for the home side, 5 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 2 matches (100%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 2 games (100%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 3–1 in 2025.

0

FC ST. Gallen

0

Drawn

2

FC Zurich

Goals: 2Goals: 5

Recent Meetings (2)

6 Dec 2025FC ST. Gallen1 – 2FC Zurich
27 Sept 2025FC Zurich3 – 1FC ST. Gallen

API data: 15 Mar 2026

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