FC Zurich vs Lugano Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 17 Dec 2025
Super League Betting Preview: FC Zurich vs Lugano
FC Zurich meet Lugano at Letzigrund Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Wednesday 17 December.
We’ll back Zurich +0.25 on the Asian Handicap and split our stake between 0 and +0.5 when they clash with Lugano. A victory delivers a nice payout at -133 although a draw would still mean a return.
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In the last FC Zurich game, they played out a 2-2 draw at home to FC Winterthur at Letzigrund Stadion. They boasted 58% possession and had five shots on target, while Damienus Reverson and Philippe Keny scored one goal each.
FC Lugano secured a 4-2 home win over Servette at Stadio Cornaredo in their previous game. Mattia Croci-Torti's men were 48% in the possession stakes and managed five shots on goal, while Antonios Papadopoulos was on the scoresheet twice, with Anto Grgic and Uran Bislimi both able to net.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Lugano overcame FCZ in their last head-to-head encounter. It was a 1-0 home triumph at Stadio Cornaredo. The past 10 H2H matches have seen Lugano triumph five times, one draw and four FCZ wins.
| Swiss Super League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Lugano |
22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 38 | 27 | 11 | 38:27 | 40 |
| 9 | FC Zurich |
21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 32 | 40 | -8 | 32:40 | 25 |
FCZ have 3 wins, 5 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.3 goals from 5.7 shots on goal and 10.4 attempts. Dennis Hediger's team have averaged 56.7% possession and 6.0 corners per match, conceding 1.8 goals and 4.1 corners from 5.3 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts.
Philippe Keny is the top goalscorer with 6, Matthias Phaeton has 3, with Damienus Reverson and two other players on 1. The leading assistors are Steven Zuber and Jahnoah Markelo with 2.
Lugano have won 6, lost 2 and drawn 2, with an average of 9.4 attempts, 4.8 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Black and Whites average 53.1% possession, 4.4 corners in their favour and 6.4 corners against, while 1.0 goals have been conceded from 4.4 shots on goal and 9.3 attempts.
Yanis Cimignani has scored 3 goals, followed by Antonios Papadopoulos, Anto Grgic, Uran Bislimi and Kevin Behrens on 2. Uran Bislimi, Mattia Zanotti and Hicham Mahou have managed 2 assists in the last 10 games.
Confirmed Lineups
FC Zurich confirmed lineup (4-3-1-2): Yanick Brecher (GK), Lindrit Kamberi, David Vujevic, Ilan Sauter, Junior Ligue, Steven Zuber, Miguel Reichmuth, Cheveyo Tsawa, Emmanuel Umeh, Philippe Keny, Matthias Phaeton.
Lugano confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Amir Saipi (GK), Mattia Zanotti, Lars Lukas Mai, Antonios Papadopoulos, Martim Marques, Anto Grgic, Uran Bislimi, Yanis Cimignani, Daniel Dos Santos, Georgios Koutsias, Kevin Behrens.
FC Zurich vs Lugano Prediction & Betting Tips
Head into FC Zurich vs Lugano with expert betting insights, including our main match prediction, expected scoreline, top corners angle and a thoughtfully built bet builder.
Match Prediction
We’re backing Zurich at -133 in this Super League game with a +0.25 goal start. We think that the home team will have the edge and we can therefore feel confident of a return with this bet.
We’re always aware of the injuries and suspensions for each team before we decide which way to go with our football picks. The form and data also help the Super League experts at Sportsgambler.com when it comes to a betting view on the action.
Key FC Zurich vs Lugano league stats:
The top bookmakers are estimating that there is a 57.1% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
There’s the option to wager on FCZ to win by a 2-1 scoreline. Odds of +650 are on offer and this is a correct score bet that should provide plenty of entertainment.
Corners Prediction
Lugano have had over 4.5 corners in three consecutive away games. We think that the value can be found by wagering on Team Corners and you can secure -103 that Lugano go over the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
A bet builder can be a fun wager and we’ve gone for FCZ to cover the +0.25 Asian Handicap, both teams to score along with Lugano to finish with over 4.5 corners.
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FC Zurich vs Lugano Odds
The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.
FC Zurich are chalked up at betting odds of +170 to defeat FC Lugano, with their opponents operating at +138 with the bookmakers. If you want to back the draw, it’s available at +235 for this Super League clash.
Lugano can be backed at -135 on the Draw No Bet and you’ll get stakes refunded if the game ends level. Alternatively, FCZ can be chanced at -103 on the same market.
The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. BTTS Yes is on offer at -185 for anyone who wants to side with Both Teams to Score.
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Zurich have gone unbeaten at Letzigrund Stadion in the last three games. They have clocked up five wins, four defeats and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 2.00 goals per match and conceding 1.90.
Lugano have not lost on their travels in the past three matches. Mattia Croci-Torti's men have recorded five defeats, three victories and two draws in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.00 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
The last meeting at Letzigrund Stadion saw FCZ and Lugano draw 1-1. The past 10 H2H meetings at Letzigrund Stadion have resulted in six FCZ wins, two draws and two Lugano victories.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FC Zurich Home Stats |
5-1-4 | 3.90 | 2.00 | 1.90 | 9 | 1 | 8 | 2 | |
Lugano Away Stats |
3-2-5 | 2.70 | 1.00 | 1.70 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | |
- W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
- G = Avg. Goals
- GF = Avg. Goals For
- GA = Avg. Goals Against
- O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
- U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
- B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
- B-No = Matches BTTS No
- Swiss Super League: 18/10 2025 Lugano 1 FC Zurich 0
- Swiss Super League: 02/03 2025 Lugano 0 FC Zurich 3
- Swiss Super League: 24/11 2024 Lugano 4 FC Zurich 1
- Swiss Super League: 06/10 2024 FC Zurich 1 Lugano 1
- Swiss Super League: 20/05 2024 FC Zurich 2 Lugano 1
- Swiss Super League: 25/02 2024 Lugano 2 FC Zurich 0
- Swiss Super League: 12/11 2023 Lugano 0 FC Zurich 3
- Swiss Super League: 05/08 2023 FC Zurich 3 Lugano 0
- Swiss Super League: 29/05 2023 FC Zurich 2 Lugano 3
- Swiss Super League: 11/03 2023 Lugano 2 FC Zurich 0
FC Zurich League Stats
Lugano League Stats
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
- 6 wins, 2 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 5 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 1.30 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.90 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 9 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.60 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.00 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.60 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 4 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.00 corners awarded and 4.10 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.20 corners awarded and 4.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 6 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 6.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 4.60 corners awarded and 5.80 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.40 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.70% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 58.40% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 53.10% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 56.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for FC Zurich this season are Philippe Keny (7), Matthias Phaeton (5), Steven Zuber (4)
- Top Assistors for FC Zurich this season are Emmanuel Umeh (4), Steven Zuber (3), Bledian Krasniqi (2)
FC Zurich vs Lugano Lineups & Team News
Before making your bets, take a look at the FCZ vs Lugano team news. Get the confirmed lineups for the Super League plus the newest injury news.
FC Zurich Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Lugano Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
FC Zurich Confirmed Lineup 4-3-1-2
Lugano Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1
FC Zurich Substitutes
- 1Silas Huber
- 7Bledian Krasniqi
- 9Juan Perea
- 18Mohamed Bangoura
- 29Damienus Reverson
- 33Damien Osborne Odera
- 36Aaron Tchamda
- 43Neil Volken
- 48Daniel Ihendu
Lugano Substitutes
- 2Z. Brault-Guillard
- 4Damian Kelvin
- 11Renato Steffen
- 14Ahmed Kendouci
- 18Hicham Mahou
- 19Claudio Cassano
- 24Elias Pihlstroem
- 49Ilija Maslarov
- 99Diego Mina
Previous FC Zurich Lineups
Previous Lugano Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
FC Zurich Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Dennis Hediger
Lugano Player Stats & Squad
Super League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thun | 21 | 15 | 1 | 5 | 46:25 | 46 |
| 2 | Lugano | 22 | 12 | 4 | 6 | 38:27 | 40 |
| 3 | St. Gallen | 20 | 12 | 1 | 7 | 40:26 | 37 |
| 4 | Basel | 21 | 10 | 6 | 5 | 33:24 | 36 |
| 5 | Sion | 22 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 34:28 | 33 |
| 6 | Young Boys | 21 | 8 | 5 | 8 | 40:45 | 29 |
| 7 | Lausanne | 22 | 7 | 7 | 8 | 33:31 | 28 |
| 8 | Servette | 22 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 38:43 | 25 |
| 9 | FC Zurich | 21 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 32:40 | 25 |
| 10 | Luzern | 21 | 5 | 7 | 9 | 38:41 | 22 |
| 11 | Grasshoppers | 22 | 4 | 7 | 11 | 29:40 | 19 |
| 12 | Winterthur | 21 | 3 | 4 | 14 | 26:57 | 13 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lugano | 11 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 23:12 | 23 |
| 2 | Thun | 11 | 7 | 1 | 3 | 24:14 | 22 |
| 3 | St. Gallen | 11 | 6 | 0 | 5 | 22:15 | 18 |
| 4 | Sion | 11 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 15:9 | 18 |
| 5 | Young Boys | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 21:15 | 17 |
| 6 | Basel | 10 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 14:7 | 16 |
| 7 | Lausanne | 11 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 21:18 | 15 |
| 8 | FC Zurich | 11 | 4 | 1 | 6 | 19:23 | 13 |
| 9 | Servette | 11 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 18:21 | 11 |
| 10 | Grasshoppers | 11 | 2 | 4 | 5 | 17:18 | 10 |
| 11 | Winterthur | 10 | 2 | 2 | 6 | 16:23 | 8 |
| 12 | Luzern | 10 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 20:22 | 7 |
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