St Gallen vs Lugano Prediction 17 March 2026
πThe upcoming clash between St. Gallen and Lugano promises to be thrilling. Both teams have shown solid form in recent games. St. Gallen, currently sitting second in the standings, are eager to consolidate their position. Meanwhile, Lugano, hot on their heels, display resilience on the road. Their attacking style leads to plenty of goals, making this match intriguing in terms of scoring potential.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 26 November 2025 and ended with a scoreline of 1:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Lugano):
- ball possession percentage: 62% vs 38%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 5 vs 9;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 4;
- shots on target: 1 vs 1.
πStatistical preview of official matches between the teams St. Gallen 1879 and Lugano:
- played 48 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 18, for the away team - 21, draws - 9;
- number of goals - 66 against 73;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.27, in the 2nd half - 1.63;
- average total goals in the match - 2.9.
Head-to-head statistics St Gallen - Lugano

St. Gallen 1879 Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Super League, with St. Gallen as the hosts and Basel as the visitors. The match concluded with a scoreline of 3-0.
Here are the game statistics (St. Gallen vs Basel):
- possession: 42% vs 58%;
- corners: 5 vs 4;
- fouls: 20 vs 13;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 9 vs 5.
St. Gallen are delivering an impressive performance at home this season. They have won 16 out of their 29 Super League matches, showcasing a high-scoring prowess with an average of over two goals per game. In their last five matches, the team remains unbeaten (3 wins and 2 draws), indicating a stable form. Their attacking lineup operates with confidence, generating numerous scoring opportunities.
Match Results: St. Gallen 1879

Lugano Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Super League, with Lugano hosting Luzern. The match ended 1-3.
Here are the match statistics (Lugano vs Luzern):
- possession: 64% vs 36%;
- corner kicks: 4 vs 3;
- fouls: 8 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 4 vs 4.
Lugano are also in excellent form, having remained unbeaten in nine of their last ten away games in the Super League. The team boasts a solid defense and has the ability to surprise opponents with counter-attacks. In their last five matches, Lugano secured two wins, one draw, and suffered two losses, but their ability to adapt to their opponent's style is a key factor.
Match Results: Lugano
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 48;
- home team wins - 18, away team wins - 21, draws - 9.
Statistics: St. Gallen 1879 vs Lugano
- matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- wins: 16 vs 14;
- win percentage: 57% vs 50%;
- losses: 7 vs 8;
- draws: 5 vs 6.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 5 vs 4;
- losses: 0 vs 2;
- draws: 5 vs 4.
- Lugano won with a +1.5 handicap in 9 of last 10 away games against St. Gallen 1879 (Super League).
- Lugano won with a +1.5 handicap in 14 of last 15 games (Super League).
- Lugano won with a +1.5 handicap in last 12 away games (Super League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.38, the guests - 1.52;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 2.9;
- both teams scored: overall - 28; at the home team's field - 11.
Statistics: St. Gallen 1879 vs Lugano
- average total in the tournament: 3.25 vs 2.86;
- average total goals scored: 2.04 vs 1.61;
- average total in the 1st half: 1.07 vs 0.82;
- average total in the 2nd half: 0.96 vs 0.79;
- St. Gallen 1879: average total at home in the tournament - 1.93;
- Lugano: average total away in the tournament - 1.23;
- last 10 matches (average total): 2 (home - 1.8) vs 1.8 (away - 1.6).
- Lugano have scored under 1.5 goals in last 6 games against St. Gallen 1879 (Super League).
- Lugano have scored under 1.5 goals in 9 of last 10 away games (Super League).
Prediction on corners
St. Gallen 1879: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.11; at home field - 5.4;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.7; at home field - 6.6.
Lugano: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 3.82, away - 4.77;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 3.6; away - 4.8.
- Under 9.5 corners in 8 of last 9 Lugano games (Super League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 48;
- both teams scored all-time - 28 times;
- on the home teamβs field - 11 times.
Statistics: St. Gallen 1879 vs Lugano
- number of matches played in the tournament: 29 vs 29;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 19 vs 18;
- number of BTTS matches for St. Gallen 1879 at home - 8 (53%);
- number of BTTS matches for Lugano away - 6 (46%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 8 vs 9;
- BTTS matches for St. Gallen 1879 at home - 3 (60%);
- BTTS matches for Lugano away - 4 (80%).
- Lugano have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 games (Super League).
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:2 (19/167, 11.4%);
- St. Gallen 1879 at home most often finish matches: 2:1 (3/15, 20%);
- Lugano away most often play: 0:1 (3/13, 23.1%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 10.78% (odds 6.28)
2:1 - 8.98% (odds 6.85)
1:0 - 8.81% (odds 7.3)
- Lugano drew 1:1 in 3 of last 4 away games (Super League).