Former Swiss Challenge League champions FC Sion open their Swiss Super League account by traveling to FC Zurich in the season opener at Letzigrund Stadion on Friday, 25 July.
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Zurich vs Sion prediction: FCZ to edge through
Key Stats
- Zurich won five of their six preseason friendly matches (L1).
- The hosts have emerged victorious in four straight home games.
- Sion won just two of their five preseason friendly games (D1, L2).
- The visitors are winless in 10 successive away competitive fixtures (D2, L8).
Correct score prediction: Zurich 3-1 Sion
Zurich finished their 2024/25 season on a low note, seventh and nine points clear of Sion in the Swiss Super League table. A positive preseason journey points to a new start for the home outfit, despite Ulm putting an end to Zurich’s five-match winning streak with a 3-0 victory last matchday. Mitchell van der Gaag has work to do, as Sion arrive in Switzerland’s largest city with a point to prove after a poor preseason. Didier Tholot’s men won 3-0 against Annecy last time, halting a three-match winless streak. However, Zurich’s quality might be too hot to handle for the visitors, with a home victory the most likely outcome.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Odds stacked against the visitors
- HOME: 4/5 (1.80) – 55.5%
- DRAW: 5/2 (3.50) – 28.5%
- AWAY: 27/10 (3.70) – 27%
*odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Zurich are undoubtedly the favourites in this season opener. The hosts will look to carry their preseason momentum and start their campaign with a win, backed by 4/5 (1.80) odds of victory.
Sion, on the other hand, are backed by inferior odds – priced at 27/10 (3.70), suggesting a 27% win probability rate for the visitors.
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Last five H2Hs: On equal footing
Sion won both their previous H2Hs last season by a 2-1 scoreline. Zurich’s last H2H victory arrived in October 2024, which marked their fifth successive triumph, before Sion edged them last season.
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Zurich preview: Can they get off to a winning start?
Zurich reportedly have no major issues, injuries or suspensions, to deal with in their first match of the campaign.
Predicted lineup: Crusher (GK), Kamberi, Gomez, Stork, Mendy, Palacio, Reichmuth, Krasniqi, Zuber, Emmanuel & Oko-Flex
Switzerland Super League 13/05/25
W
Winterthur
1
FC Zurich
4
Switzerland Super League 10/05/25
W
Grasshoppers
0
FC Zurich
3
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L
FC Sion
2
FC Zurich
1
Switzerland Super League 21/04/25
L
Young Boys
2
FC Zurich
1
Switzerland Super League 12/04/25
L
Basel
4
FC Zurich
0
Sion preview: Can they pull off a surprise?
Sion travel to Zurich with a fully fit squad.
Predicted lineup: Fayulu (GK), Lavanchy, Hajrizi, Diouf, Ziegler, Kabacalman, Sow, Chouaref, Miranchuk, Kololli & Nivokazi
Europe Friendlies 18/07/25
W
Annecy
0
FC Sion
3
Europe Friendlies 11/07/25
L
Grasshoppers
3
FC Sion
0
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L
Zenit St Petersburg
5
FC Sion
2
Europe Friendlies 04/07/25
D
FC Thun
1
FC Sion
1
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L
Winterthur
2
FC Sion
0
Player to Watch: Bledian Krasniqi
With six goals and five assists, Krasniqi was one of Zurich’s top performers last season. The versatile midfielder will prove pivotal in his side’s charge for a win in their opening game of the campaign