Young Boys 4–2 Vaduz | Swiss Super League | 23 August 2026

Result Summary

Young Boys delivered a commanding home performance at the Wankdorf, defeating Vaduz 4–2 in a lively Super League fixture. Despite surrendering the ball for much of the afternoon — Vaduz held 59% possession to Young Boys' 41% — Gerardo Seoane's side proved far more clinical in the areas that matter, converting their chances with authority to secure a comfortable three-point haul.

Match Analysis

Young Boys drew first blood almost immediately, with Joel Almada Monteiro finishing from a Kaly Sène assist in just the 4th minute, setting an early tone of intent. The hosts looked in control until Vaduz found their rhythm through the ball, and Milos Cocic levelled in the 25th minute with a composed left-footed finish, assisted by Nicolas Hasler.

Young Boys responded sharply. Mamadou Kaly Sène restored the lead in the 37th minute from a Lewin Blum assist, only for Cocic to strike again in the 43rd minute — this time with his right foot and without a recorded assist — making it 2–2 heading into the break. It was a remarkable individual contribution from the Vaduz striker, and a nervy ending to a first half that had swung dramatically in both directions.

Vaduz's indiscipline, however, began to tell. Four yellow cards across the match — Julian Stark (30'), Juan Ignacio Cabrera (46'), Denis Simani (55'), and Nicolas Hasler (60') — reflected a side under increasing pressure and struggling to manage their discipline as Young Boys continued to push.

Alvyn Antonio Sanches finally broke the deadlock in the 57th minute, heading Young Boys back in front with a left-footed finish set up by Dominik Pech. That goal proved the turning point. Young Boys' statistical dominance was apparent — 20 total shots to Vaduz's 16, with 9 on target compared to Vaduz's 6, and 66 dangerous attacks versus just 30 for the visitors. Despite not controlling possession, Seoane's men were consistently the more threatening force.

The result was sealed in the 87th minute when substitute-era substitute Armin Gigovic — who had started the match — converted from a Stefan Bukinac assist, rounding off a disciplined second-half showing. Vaduz's Marc Schneider will be frustrated that a higher pass success rate (84% to Young Boys' 79%) and greater ball retention ultimately yielded nothing in the final reckoning.

Prediction Review

Our pre-match forecast called for a 3–1 home win, assigning Young Boys a 74% probability of victory with a confidence rating of 62/100. The outcome — a 4–2 Young Boys win — validated the directional call, making this a correct prediction. The scoreline was slightly more open than anticipated, with Cocic's brace giving Vaduz more presence in the contest than the win probability suggested. Nonetheless, the core assessment of Young Boys' superiority proved sound.

Key Takeaways

• Milos Cocic was exceptional for Vaduz, scoring twice and keeping his side in contention long after they might have been buried — his withdrawal in the 72nd minute effectively ended their threat.
• Young Boys were ruthless on the counter, generating 109 attacks despite lower possession, underlining Seoane's pragmatic approach at home.
• Vaduz's four bookings disrupted their rhythm significantly in the second half and restricted their ability to press and tackle effectively.
• Young Boys' depth off the bench — with Fassnacht, Janko, Lauper, and others introduced in the final stages — demonstrated squad quality that should serve them well across a demanding season.