Lugano debuts in this season after finishing fourth in the last campaign. They have shown a relatively consistent performance both at home and away. In their last 30 games as visitors, they’ve recorded 5 wins, 1 draw, and 9 losses, while at home they secured 4 wins, 7 draws, and 4 losses. Their previous encounter ended in a 0-0 draw against CFR Cluj. In their last 10 home games across all competitions, Lugano won 2, drew 4, and lost 4. Although they have struggled defensively, conceding in 7 of their last 10 matches, they managed to score in 7 of those games. Historically, their home games tend to feature goals, with 25 of their last 26 ending with more than 1.5 goals. Importantly, Lugano has not succeeded in overturning a deficit in any of the 7 matches where they conceded first.
Lugano aims to bounce back after a challenging season in 2024/2025. With Young Boys absent from the title race, Lugano sees this as an opportunity to challenge for the top spot again. At their best, they were viewed as strong contenders for the title, but their performance dipped in the final stages, particularly in the last 12 matches where they fell behind Basel, Servette, and Young Boys. Now, heading into the 2025/2026 Super League season, they are eager to make a fresh start at home against Thun, a newly promoted team.