Bern vs Servette Prediction 12 September 2025
📣 The second round of the Swiss National League kicks off on Friday. At the PostFinance Arena in Bern, the home team will face off against Servette from Geneva. The hosts began the new season with a heavy defeat to Zug and are now eager to make amends in front of their fans.
Head-to-Head
Last season, the "Bears" and the "Eagles" faced off four times, with the team from Bern claiming victory in each encounter. Every game saw a minimum of five goals scored collectively by the players. Among the "Red-and-Blacks," forward Austin Czarnik, who has played in the NHL for Boston, Calgary, and several other teams, consistently stood out. Meanwhile, Finnish forward Teemu Hartikainen, well-known to Salavat Yulaev fans, frequently found the net for the "Maroons." It's worth noting that both players have left their respective teams during the offseason.
Head-to-head statistics Bern - Servette
Bern Team Overview
The Swiss "Bears" finished third in the last regular season but were knocked out in the first round of the playoffs by Fribourg (3-4 in the series). The battle against Fribourg was intense, with the teams going into overtime in four of the games. Notably, Bern won three out of those four overtimes, earning the respect of their fans. During the off-season, several key players left the team, including defenseman Lukas Klok, who played in the KHL for Neftekhimik, and the aforementioned forward Austin Czarnik. Joining the "Bears" is Swedish forward Emil Bemstrom, known for his stints with Pittsburgh and Columbus. Bemstrom didn't play in the opening match against Zug, where his team fell to the "Bulls" 0-3. The "Red and Blacks" outshot their opponents and were strong in face-offs but couldn't handle the power of Kubalik and Kovar.
Match Results: Bern
Geneva Servette Team Overview
The Eagles missed out on the playoffs last season but managed to retain their spot in the National League by securing a crucial 12th-place finish. Over the summer, the Maroons won 5 out of 6 friendly matches, losing only to Fribourg from the city of the same name. Defenseman Vili Saarijarvi scored in that game and already recorded his first point in the season opener against Ajoie. In their clash with the team from Porrentruy, the Eagles netted 5 goals, outshot their opponents, and dominated in face-offs. Standout players for the Maroons include American forward Jimmy Vesey and Finnish forwards Granlund, Manninen, and Puljujarvi, all of whom previously played in North America. During the offseason, the Maroons had to part ways with the aforementioned Hartikainen, as well as say goodbye to goaltender Raanta and forward Timashov.
Match Results: Geneva Servette
🏒 Projected Lineups
Bern: Reideborn - Yakovenko, Lindholm - Merelä, Aaltonen, Marchon
Servette: Charlin - Saarijärvi, Le Coultre - Granlund, Manninen, Puljujärvi
🥅 Goalkeepers
Adam Reideborn is well-known among hockey fans for his performances with CSKA Moscow in the KHL. Last regular season, Adam played 32 games for Bern, posting a goals-against average of 2.41. In the match against Zug, Reideborn managed to stop only 16 of 19 shots from Kubalik and company.
25-year-old Stéphane Charlin played for Langnau Tigers last season. Over 34 games, Charlin recorded a solid goals-against average of 1.80. Charlin has previously played for Servette but struggled in the 2021/2022 season, suffering four losses while conceding an average of five goals per game.
Editorial Prediction
In the upcoming clash between the "Bears" and the "Eagles," we suggest betting on a total of over 4.5 goals. Both teams finished all four encounters last season with this total or higher. In the opening games of the new season, the "Red-Blacks" and the "Maroon" allowed their opponents to score three goals each against them. While Switzerland's second-choice goalkeeper Charlin and Gagarin Cup winner Reideborn are solid goalkeepers, it seems they won't always be able to save their teams from conceding goals.No comments
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