Match

Neuchatel Xamax FC vs FC Winterthur: prediction and stats

Challenge LeagueRegular Season - 10Kick-off on October 10, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC)Stade de la Maladière, Neuchâtel

Neuchatel Xamax FCFC Winterthur

The Footlab model makes Neuchatel Xamax FC the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 31% for FC Winterthur. The most likely score is 1-1.

This model is measured at 53.9% 1X2 accuracy on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. See the measured accuracy

Probabilities recomputed on Aug 26, 2026. The full match card is recomputed continuously until kick-off.

Who will win Neuchatel Xamax FC vs FC Winterthur?

A very open match: only 19 Elo points separate Neuchatel Xamax FC (1,795) and FC Winterthur (1,776).

Neuchatel Xamax FC win44 %
Draw25 %
FC Winterthur win31 %

What is the recent form of both teams?

Over their last 15 matches in all competitions, Neuchatel Xamax FC have 8 wins, 2 draws and 5 defeats; FC Winterthur have 4, 5 and 6.

The competition is shown for every match: in pre-season, several of these games are friendlies.

Neuchatel Xamax FC
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Stade Lausanne-Ouchy(home)1-2Challenge League
Aug 15, 2026Meyrin(away)0-0Schweizer Cup
Aug 7, 2026Étoile Carouge(away)1-0Challenge League
Jul 31, 2026FC WIL 1900(away)2-1Challenge League
Jul 24, 2026SC Kriens(home)3-2Challenge League
FC Winterthur
DateOpponentScoreCompetition
Aug 21, 2026Rapperswil(away)2-0Challenge League
Aug 15, 2026Zürich City(away)3-1Schweizer Cup
Aug 7, 2026FC WIL 1900(home)5-0Challenge League
Jul 31, 2026SC Kriens(away)0-2Challenge League
Jul 24, 2026Yverdon Sport(home)2-2Challenge League

What does the head-to-head say?

Across the last 6 meetings: 1 Neuchatel Xamax FC win(s), 2 draw(s), 3 FC Winterthur win(s).

DateScoreCompetition
Mar 27, 2026FC Winterthur 2-1 Neuchatel Xamax FCFriendlies Clubs
May 14, 2022FC Winterthur 3-1 Neuchatel Xamax FCChallenge League
Mar 18, 2022Neuchatel Xamax FC 0-0 FC WinterthurChallenge League
Oct 29, 2021Neuchatel Xamax FC 1-1 FC WinterthurChallenge League
Sep 11, 2021FC Winterthur 2-1 Neuchatel Xamax FCChallenge League
Apr 30, 2021FC Winterthur 0-1 Neuchatel Xamax FCChallenge League

Last archived meeting: FC Winterthur vs Neuchatel Xamax FC on Mar 27, 2026

How many goals should we expect?

Neuchatel Xamax FC score 1.9 and concede 1.5 goals per match over their last 15; FC Winterthur score 1.8 and concede 1.8. The model gives a 59% probability of over 2.5 goals and 61% for both teams to score.

ClubGoals scored / matchGoals conceded / matchClean sheetsBoth teams scoredOver 2.5 goals
Neuchatel Xamax FC1.91.5312/1513/15
FC Winterthur1.81.8210/1510/15

Over the last 15 matches in all competitions.

Where do both teams sit in the table?

Neuchatel Xamax FC sit 2nd in Challenge League (9 points from 4 matches) and FC Winterthur sit 4th (7 points from 4 matches).

2026 standings
#ClubPWDLGFGAPts
2Neuchatel Xamax FC4301759
4FC Winterthur4211947

Verdict, probable XI and verified absences

The full match card recomputes this prediction continuously until kick-off: multi-market verdict, player-by-player probable XI and web-verified absences.

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No odds, no affiliation: the method is published and the accuracy is measured.

How does Footlab compute this prediction?

The model combines both teams' Elo ratings (anchored by competition pool), their recent form weighted by opponent strength, home advantage and a Poisson matrix for scorelines. Its accuracy is measured continuously on the predictions actually published. Methodology and measured accuracy

Frequently asked questions

Who is the favourite for Neuchatel Xamax FC vs FC Winterthur?
The Footlab model makes Neuchatel Xamax FC the favourite at 44%, against 25% for a draw and 31% for FC Winterthur.
Where and when is Neuchatel Xamax FC vs FC Winterthur played?
Neuchatel Xamax FC vs FC Winterthur is played on October 10, 2026 at 03:00 PM (UTC) at Stade de la Maladière, in the Challenge League.
Will there be over 2.5 goals?
The Footlab model gives a 59% probability of at least three goals in this match.
How reliable is this prediction?
The Footlab model is measured at 53.9% correct 1X2 outcomes on a temporal hold-out, against 33.3% for random guessing. The breakdown by competition and Elo gap is published on the accuracy page.

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