FC Zürich 2-3 FC Sion
Updated
FC Sion won: FC Zürich 2-3 FC Sion in the Swiss Super League (Round 1) on Fri, 25 Jul 2025 at Stadion Letzigrund, Zürich. FC Zürich goals: Steven Zuber 28', Damienus Reverson 55'. FC Sion goals: Rilind Nivokazi 81', Josias Lukembila 87', Winsley Boteli 90'+1. Expected goals: 1.13-2.10. Possession: 56-44. Player of the match: Ilyas Chouaref (8.5).
Match report
FC Sion beat FC Zürich 3-2
FC Sion came from behind to beat FC Zürich 3-2 away from home at Stadion Letzigrund on Friday 25 July in the Swiss Super League.
Steven Zuber put FC Zürich ahead on 28' (1-0), Damienus Reverson made it 2-0 on 55', Rilind Nivokazi pulled one back for FC Sion on 81' (2-1), Josias Lukembila levelled for FC Sion on 87' (2-2) and Winsley Boteli restored FC Sion's lead on 90+1' (2-3).
Winsley Boteli's 90+1' strike proved decisive.
FC Zürich had 56% of the ball, shots were 9-15 (5-6 on target) and expected goals finished 1.13-2.10.
Ilyas Chouaref (Sion) was player of the match with an 8.5 rating.
Attendance: 12,374. Referee: Sven Wolfensberger.
Match stats
| FC Zürich | FC Sion | |
|---|---|---|
| Ball possession | 56 | 44 |
| Expected goals (xG) | 1.13 | 2.10 |
| Total shots | 9 | 15 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Touches in opposition box | 12 | 14 |
| Big chances | 3 | 3 |
| Big chances missed | 2 | 0 |
| Accurate passes | 374 (86%) | 262 (79%) |
| Yellow cards | 1 | 2 |
| Corners | 3 | 2 |
| Total shots | 9 | 15 |
| Shots off target | 3 | 7 |
| Shots on target | 5 | 6 |
| Blocked shots | 1 | 2 |
| Hit woodwork | 0 | 0 |
| Shots inside box | 5 | 8 |
Lineups
FC Zürich (4-3-3): Yanick Brecher, Lindrit Kamberi, Mariano Gómez, Ilan Sauter, Neil Volken, Steven Zuber, Nelson Palacio, Miguel Reichmuth, Matthias Phaëton, Damienus Reverson, Emmanuel Umeh
FC Sion (4-2-3-1): Anthony Racioppi, Numa Lavanchy, Kreshnik Hajrizi, Jan Kronig, Nias Hefti, Ali Kabacalman, Noé Sow, Ilyas Chouaref, Anton Miranchuk, Benjamin Kololli, Rilind Nivokazi
Key events
- 21' · Yellow card · Miguel Reichmuth (FC Zürich)
- 28' · Goal · Steven Zuber (FC Zürich)
- 54' · Yellow card · Ali Kabacalman (FC Sion)
- 55' · Goal · Damienus Reverson (FC Zürich)
- 64' · Substitution · Théo Berdayes for Anton Miranchuk (FC Sion)
- 64' · Substitution · Josias Lukembila for Benjamin Kololli (FC Sion)
- 64' · Substitution · Liam Chipperfield for Kreshnik Hajrizi (FC Sion)
- 66' · Substitution · Jahnoah Markelo for Damienus Reverson (FC Zürich)
- 67' · Yellow card · Liam Chipperfield (FC Sion)
- 77' · Substitution · Théo Bouchlarhem for Ali Kabacalman (FC Sion)
- 81' · Goal · Rilind Nivokazi (FC Sion)
- 82' · Substitution · Vincent Nvendo Ferrier for Emmanuel Umeh (FC Zürich)
- 82' · Substitution · Bledian Krasniqi for Matthias Phaëton (FC Zürich)
- 85' · Substitution · Winsley Boteli for Rilind Nivokazi (FC Sion)
- 86' · Substitution · Gian Stork for Miguel Reichmuth (FC Zürich)
- 86' · Substitution · Daniel Ihendu for Ilan Sauter (FC Zürich)
- 87' · Goal · Josias Lukembila (FC Sion)
- 90'+1 · Goal · Winsley Boteli (FC Sion)
All-time head-to-head
48 league meetings since 2012: FC Zürich 19, draws 15, FC Sion 14.
Questions
Who won FC Zürich vs FC Sion?
FC Sion won, 2-3 (Swiss Super League) on Fri, 25 Jul 2025.
When and where is FC Zürich vs FC Sion?
Fri, 25 Jul 2025, 18:30 UTC at Stadion Letzigrund, Zürich, Swiss Super League.
What is the head-to-head record between FC Zürich and FC Sion?
In 48 league meetings since 2012: FC Zürich 19 wins, 15 draws, FC Sion 14 wins (goals 76-62).