Match Report
Young Boys, 6th on 48 points, faced a 19-point deficit to Lugano (3rd, 67). Young Boys's recent output lagged their position: 14th on form over five rounds while 6th in the table. Against a league average of 1.64 goals per team per game, Lugano ran at 1.55 scored and 1.11 conceded, Young Boys at 1.97 and 1.82.
Young Boys had drawn three in a row, having scored in 14 consecutive games.
Across 13 recorded meetings, Lugano have 3 wins to Young Boys's 6, with 4 draws, at 3.15 goals per meeting.
Stadio di Cornaredo staged the fixture, a ground that holds 6,390. On the scoreboard, it was 0-0 at the break; 1 second-half goal set the final 1-0.
Goal scorers
Lugano: Renato Steffen (84')
Key stats
Possession: Lugano 54% · Young Boys 46% · Total shots: 15-14 · On target: 7-1 · Corners: 7-2