The Challenge League tie at Stade de la Maladière on Friday sees hosts Neuchatel Xamax FC take to the field against FC Wil 1900.
Scroll down to see all of the predictions, poll and statistics for Neuchatel Xamax FC v FC Wil 1900 - plus the latest betting odds.
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Neuchatel Xamax FC
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Neuchatel Xamax FC fans will want a repeat of their previous result, being a 1-3 Challenge League triumph over Stade Nyonnais.
For Neuchatel Xamax FC, the scorers were Salim Ben Seghir (32') and Shkelqim Demhasaj (44', 67').
It’s not been often in recent times that Neuchatel Xamax FC have kept a clean sheet. The facts show that Neuchatel Xamax FC have failed to prevent opponents from scoring in 5 of their previous 6 matches, leaking 9 goals on the way.
Pre-game facts show that Neuchatel Xamax FC:
- have not emerged victorious against FC Wil 1900 in their last 11 matches in the league.
- haven’t won at home in the past 3 league matches.
FC Wil 1900
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Since a loss in their previous game against Stade Lausanne-Ouchy in Challenge League competition, FC Wil 1900 will be aiming to make amends here.
In a total of 5 out of the previous 6 clashes involving FC Wil 1900, a minimum of three goals have gone in. The average number of goals per match during that spell is 4.5, with the average number of goals for FC Wil 1900 equalling 1.83. Nonetheless, time will tell whether that trend will be maintained in this next game.
Coming into this clash, FC Wil 1900 are undefeated by Neuchatel Xamax FC when they've played them away from home in the last 5 matches in the league. Travelling fans have really enjoyed these clashes.
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Head to head
A glance at their most recent head to head clashes going back to 03/11/2023 tells us that Neuchatel Xamax FC have won 0 of them & FC Wil 1900 3, with the tally of drawn matches being 3.
In all, 19 goals were shared by the two clubs throughout the course of those matches, with 5 for Xamax and 14 coming from Wil. The average goals per game has been 3.17.
The previous league game featuring these clubs was Challenge League match day 20 on 31/01/2025 which ended up with the score at FC Wil 1900 2-0 Neuchatel Xamax FC.
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Team News: FC Wil 1900
FC Wil 1900 manager Tomasz Matejcek has a number of players out of action. Yannick Bujard (unknown injury), Alexander Muci (unknown injury) and Yannick Schmid (Ill) can’t be considered.
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Prediction
It seems to us that FC Wil 1900 and Neuchatel Xamax FC could well end up finding themselves trading goals here.
A close call, and we think a draw is quite likely - as are goals. We’re therefore seeing a high-scoring affair with a 2-2 scoreline when the full-time whistle blows.
Renata Leite,
15:03 19/05/2025
Odds correct at time of publishing. All odds subject to change.
⚽️ 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 7