Young Boys
Young Boys
2 vs 0

Super League · Matchday

2026-10-24 18:30:00 · 02:30 · Stadion Wankdorf (Bern)

St. Gallen
St. Gallen

AI Predicted: 2-1|Actual: 2-0

WinnerScoreO/U 2.5BTTS

AI Prediction

Young Boys
YBO
2 - 1
St. Gallen
SG
58%
Confidence
Low Confidence
55.0%Home
22.0%Draw
23.0%Away
52.1%Home
22.9%Draw
25.0%Away
**Young Boys** enter this Swiss Super League clash as narrow home favorites, bolstered by their Wankdorf advantage, though **St. Gallen** have been the stronger side in recent H2H meetings, winning three of the last five. With four **St. Gallen** players — including Bujard, Besio, Kleine-Bekel, and Benito — ruled out through injury, their defensive and midfield depth is notably weakened. AI pick: Young Boys Win

Top AI Picks

AI-generated recommendations
Two outcomes coveredYBO or SG
78% probability
Over or Under 2.5 goalsOver 2.5
68% chance of 3+ goals
Will both teams find the net?Yes
58% both teams score
Handicap advantage pick—No data available
Most likely to score—No data available

Goal Probability

YBO SG
0%
0%
0
18%
66%
1
49%
34%
2
33%
0%
3+

Odds Comparison

55%
55%
+0.3%
22%
21%
+0.5%
23%
24%
-0.8%
PredictNext AI Market Avg
AI & Market Agree: Home Win
EV = AI Prob × Odds − 1
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Match Report

Young Boys 2–0 St. Gallen | Super League | 24 October 2026

Result Summary

Young Boys delivered a composed and controlled home performance at the Wankdorf, claiming a deserved 2–0 victory over St. Gallen in the Swiss Super League. Two goals in the space of five second-half minutes proved decisive, with Samuel Essende and Bahereba Guirassy doing the damage to hand Gerardo Seoane's side all three points — despite a turbulent finale that saw Young Boys reduced to ten men.


Match Analysis

The first half was largely uneventful in terms of clear-cut moments, though the statistics paint a picture of Young Boys' dominance even before the interval. Seoane's side controlled 57% of possession, completed 84% of their passes successfully, and generated 128 attacks compared to St. Gallen's 93 — underlining their structural authority throughout.

The breakthrough arrived on 59 minutes, when Samuel Essende converted a header, with the assist credited to Edimilson Fernandes. It was a well-worked moment that rewarded the hosts' sustained pressure. Just five minutes later, Bahereba Guirassy doubled the advantage, firing home with his right foot from an Moritz Jenz assist to put the result beyond any reasonable doubt.

Enrico Maaßen responded quickly from the St. Gallen dugout, introducing Chima Okoroji and Nevio Scherrer at the 60-minute mark to replace Carlo Boukhalfa and Aliou Baldé, but the changes failed to alter the dynamic. Young Boys' superiority was reflected in their 18 total shots to St. Gallen's 10 and a significant 15 key passes compared to just 8 for the visitors.

The final 15 minutes grew heated. Moritz Jenz was cautioned in the 76th minute for a foul, before a VAR review led to Edimilson Fernandes receiving a straight red card just two minutes later — a significant blow, though by then the points were effectively secured. Young Boys managed the numerical disadvantage competently through a series of substitutions, with Mamadou Kaly Sene, Alan Virginius, Sandro Lauper, Saidy Janko, and Gregory Wüthrich all introduced in the closing stages. St. Gallen substitute Leon Frokaj was booked in stoppage time for a foul, rounding off a frustrating evening for the visitors.

St. Gallen's 3 corners and 3 shots on target tell the story of a side that never genuinely threatened to get back into the contest, despite registering 43 dangerous attacks and maintaining a level of physical engagement in the final third.


Prediction Review

Our pre-match analysis forecast a 2–1 Young Boys win, with a 55% probability assigned to a home victory and a confidence rating of 58/100. The outcome — a Young Boys win — proved correct, validating the assessment of the hosts as favourites in front of their own supporters. The scoreline landed marginally cleaner than anticipated, as St. Gallen failed to find the consolation goal our model suggested, but the core prediction of a home success was well-founded given Young Boys' statistical dominance on the night.


Key Takeaways

  • Young Boys were dominant across all major statistical categories, converting their superiority into a comfortable clean sheet victory.
  • The Essende–Guirassy five-minute double was the defining moment, turning a tense opener into a controlled finish.
  • Edimilson Fernandes' red card adds a disciplinary headache for Seoane ahead of upcoming fixtures.
  • St. Gallen offered limited threat and Maaßen's tactical adjustments at the hour mark failed to make a meaningful impact.
  • Young Boys' 84% passing accuracy and 15 key passes highlight a team operating with quality and purpose at home.

Young Boys vs St. Gallen Head-to-Head

Last 5 meetings between Young Boys and St. Gallen: Young Boys 44W · 18D · St. Gallen 12W.

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18

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Sun, Apr 26, 2026Young Boys1-2St. Gallen
Wed, Feb 11, 2026St. Gallen2-1Young Boys
Sun, Nov 9, 2025St. Gallen1-4Young Boys
Sun, Oct 19, 2025Young Boys1-2St. Gallen
Sat, Mar 29, 2025Young Boys1-0St. Gallen

Young Boys vs St. Gallen — Frequently Asked Questions

Who will win Young Boys vs St. Gallen?

PredictNext's AI model favours Young Boys with a 55% win probability — Young Boys 55%, draw 22%, St. Gallen 23%.

What is the predicted score for Young Boys vs St. Gallen?

The AI forecasts a 2-1 scoreline for Young Boys vs St. Gallen, generated with 58% model confidence.

Will Young Boys vs St. Gallen have over 2.5 goals?

The model gives 68% for over 2.5 goals and 32% for under 2.5 goals in Young Boys vs St. Gallen.

How accurate was the Young Boys vs St. Gallen prediction?

PredictNext's AI predicted 2-1; the match finished 2-0. The winner call was correct.

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