The Challenge League meeting at Stade de la Maladière on Saturday will see home side Neuchatel Xamax FC doing battle with FC Vaduz.
Our predictions, user poll and statistics for Neuchatel Xamax FC v FC Vaduz can be found here (inc. the best betting odds).
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Form Guide
Neuchatel Xamax FC
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Neuchatel Xamax FC will be hoping for a repeat of their last result, following the 1-2 Challenge League victory against AC Bellinzona.
For Neuchatel Xamax FC, goals were scored by Jessé Hautier (85') and Zachary Hadji (89').
It’s not been often in recent times where Neuchatel Xamax FC have shown defensive steel. The reality is that Neuchatel Xamax FC have seen their defence breached in 6 of their previous 6 games, giving up 10 goals on the way. It will be interesting to see whether or not that trend can be sustained in this game.
Going into this game, the form guide shows that Neuchatel Xamax FC:
- haven't won against FC Vaduz in their last 4 matches in the league.
- are undefeated in their last 5 league matches at home.
FC Vaduz
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FC Vaduz will go into the clash following a 2-1 Challenge League win against FC Aarau in their last match.
The only scorer from FC Vaduz was Elmin Rastoder (89'). Valon Fazliu (82') scored for FC Aarau.
A series of dependable showings from the FC Vaduz defensive players has seen their ‘goals against’ tally amounting to 4 from their previous 6 fixtures in total. In that period, the number of goals that they have scored themselves amounts to 16.
Going into this game, the form guide shows that FC Vaduz:
- remain undefeated by Neuchatel Xamax FC when having played them away from home in the previous 5 league games. A very good record, indeed.
- are undefeated in their last 5 away league matches.
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Head to head
Looking at their past head to head clashes going back to 06/11/2022 shows us that Neuchatel Xamax FC have won 1 of these and FC Vaduz 2, with the tally of drawn matches standing at 3.
Those games weren’t short on goals, either, with 24 in all which averages out at 4 goals per match.
The last league clash between these clubs was Challenge League match day 20 on 04/02/2024 which finished with the scoreline of FC Vaduz 5-3 Neuchatel Xamax FC.
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Team News: Neuchatel Xamax FC
The Neuchatel Xamax FC manager Stéphane Henchoz will be happy not to have any fitness concerns to speak of coming into this match with a completely healthy group ready to go.
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Team News: FC Vaduz
FC Vaduz manager Martin Stocklasa has a number of players out of action. Milan Gajic (Cruciate ligament tear), Nicolas Hasler (Knee injury), Cédric Gasser (unknown injury) and Elvin Ibrisimovic (Knee injury) are not ready for selection. Sandro Wieser cannot play in this game through suspension.
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Prediction
In this game, FC Vaduz will need to play some great football to find the back of the net against a Neuchatel Xamax FC lineup who look set to boss most aspects of this game if it turns out as we expect.
We are anticipating a comprehensive 3-0 winning margin for Neuchatel Xamax FC at the end of the 90 minutes.
Our expert partners are tipping over 1.5 goals for this match. Check out their VIP predictions here.
Lucas Pereira,
03:07 08/05/2024
⚽️ Team Focus:
Neuchatel Xamax FC
Formed: 1970
Stadium: Stade de la Maladière (11,977)
Captain: Laurent Walthert
Chairman: Christian Binggeli
Manager: Stéphane Henchoz
Competitions: Challenge League position 4