Match Summary
FC ST. Gallen defeated FC Zurich 3:2. The match was played in Super League 2024. Goals were scored by L. Daschner 8′, S. Zuber 31′ (pen.), W. Geubbels 42′ (pen.), H. Vandermersch 49′, Chadrac Akolo 55′, S. Ballet 58′. 6 yellow cards were shown. FC ST. Gallen had 43% possession while FC Zurich held 57%. FC ST. Gallen had 13 shots (7 on target) compared to 19 (7 on target) for FC Zurich. Expected goals: FC ST. Gallen 3.45 — FC Zurich 2.46. FC ST. Gallen made 5 substitutions, FC Zurich made 3. VAR was involved: Penalty confirmed (Mihailo Stevanović 41′).
Match Events
Key match events between FC ST. Gallen and FC Zurich — 6 goals and 6 cards recorded during the match.
assist: A. Vallci
Penalty
Penalty
assist: F. Mambimbi
Missed Penalty
assist: M. Chouiar
Match Statistics
FC ST. Gallen had 43% possession against FC Zurich's 57%. FC ST. Gallen registered 13 shots (7 on target) while FC Zurich managed 19 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 9–2. Fouls committed: 15–21.
Lineups
FC ST. Gallen lined up in a 3-4-1-2 formation under E. Maaßen, while FC Zurich deployed a 4-3-3 under R. Moniz.
Squad Ratings
The overall squad rating for FC ST. Gallen is 6.98, compared to 6.82 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 7 goals and 5 assists this season, led by W. Geubbels (3G). FC Zurich's starters account for 12 goals and 13 assists, spearheaded by S. Zuber (4G). 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 3 defenders rated 6.62 on average, against FC Zurich's 4-man backline averaging 6.56. 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 6.67, versus FC Zurich's 3 rated 6.98. 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 3 forward(s) averaging 7.56, compared to 3 for FC Zurich averaging 6.85. 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 15 yellow cards this season, compared to 21 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 24.6 (youngest: C. May (18), oldest: A. Vallci (30)), while FC Zurich average 25.0 (youngest: C. Tsawa (19), oldest: S. Zuber (34)). 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 14 league appearances each, versus 19 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.
Substitutes
Substitutes
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.
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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.
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Drawn
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Recent Meetings (2)
API data: 15 Mar 2026