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
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).
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.
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Stade Lausanne-Ouchy(home) | 1-2 | Challenge League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Meyrin(away) | 0-0 | Schweizer Cup |
| Aug 7, 2026 | Étoile Carouge(away) | 1-0 | Challenge League |
| Jul 31, 2026 | FC WIL 1900(away) | 2-1 | Challenge League |
| Jul 24, 2026 | SC Kriens(home) | 3-2 | Challenge League |
| Date | Opponent | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 21, 2026 | Rapperswil(away) | 2-0 | Challenge League |
| Aug 15, 2026 | Zürich City(away) | 3-1 | Schweizer Cup |
| Aug 7, 2026 | FC WIL 1900(home) | 5-0 | Challenge League |
| Jul 31, 2026 | SC Kriens(away) | 0-2 | Challenge League |
| Jul 24, 2026 | Yverdon Sport(home) | 2-2 | Challenge 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).
| Date | Score | Competition |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 27, 2026 | FC Winterthur 2-1 Neuchatel Xamax FC | Friendlies Clubs |
| May 14, 2022 | FC Winterthur 3-1 Neuchatel Xamax FC | Challenge League |
| Mar 18, 2022 | Neuchatel Xamax FC 0-0 FC Winterthur | Challenge League |
| Oct 29, 2021 | Neuchatel Xamax FC 1-1 FC Winterthur | Challenge League |
| Sep 11, 2021 | FC Winterthur 2-1 Neuchatel Xamax FC | Challenge League |
| Apr 30, 2021 | FC Winterthur 0-1 Neuchatel Xamax FC | Challenge 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.
| Club | Goals scored / match | Goals conceded / match | Clean sheets | Both teams scored | Over 2.5 goals |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuchatel Xamax FC | 1.9 | 1.5 | 3 | 12/15 | 13/15 |
| FC Winterthur | 1.8 | 1.8 | 2 | 10/15 | 10/15 |
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).
| # | Club | P | W | D | L | GF | GA | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Neuchatel Xamax FC | 4 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 5 | 9 |
| 4 | FC Winterthur | 4 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 4 | 7 |
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.