Winterthur vs Yverdon Prediction: Winterthur to secure a win as they eye a spot in the topflight next season

Winterthur vs Yverdon: Prediction and odds on the Match on 17 May 2025

In the Swiss Super League, Winterthur will play Yverdon at Stadion Schützenwiese. Ahead of this game, the two teams suffered a defeat in their last contest. Which team wins this contest? Below, I will preview this game and offer best betting opportunities.  

Winterthur: Forms and Statistics

Winterthur are coming off a defeat against Zurich and will look to bounce back here as relegation looms. In that encounter, Josias Lukembila strike put Winterthur in the lead before the break, but Loic Luthi own goal saw their opponent leveled in the second half before they went to concede three times. In the meantime, prior encounters saw Winterthur go on a six game unbeaten run, winning five and drawing one. Ahead of this game, Winterthur have scored in their last five consecutive league matches. This season, Winterthur have 36 points from 36 matches, averaging a point per game, scoring 39 goals and conceding 66. 

Winterthur: Team News and Expected Lineup

Winterthur’s Fabian Rohner is out of this game due to a knee injury. However, Adrian Durrer and Luca Zuffi are not fully fit but stand a chance of making it to the lineup. 

🔖 Winterthur Expected Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Stefanos Kapino (GK), Ledjan Sahitaj, Remo Arnold, Loïc Lüthi, Silvan Sidler, Alexandre Jankewitz, Randy Schneider, Dario Ulrich, Matteo Di Giusto, Nishan Burkart, Josias Lukembila

⛔️Unavailable: Fabian Rohner, Adrian Durrer, Luca Zuffi (all injured)

👤 Head Coach: Uli Fort

Yverdon: Form and Statistics

Yverdon have their fate in their hands to decide and will now have to give their all to secure a win. Since their opener in this postseason which ended 1-1 against St. Gallen, Yverdon have not been able to secure a win. In fact, they suffered their first postseason defeat, coming against Grasshoppers in a 5-0 contest. Ahead of this game, Yverdon have now played eight consecutive league matches without a win, with their last victory coming in March against Servette. This season, Yverdon have 35 points and a win in this game could see them move away from relegation provided Grasshoppers suffer a defeat. 

Yverdon: Team News and Expected Lineup

Yverdon are struggling with a long injury list compared to Winterthur. Boris Cespedes remains out of the season, while Dion Kacuri, Dimitrije Kamenovic, Cristiano Piccini, and Varol Salman Tasar are out of possibility of winning. 

🔖 Yverdon Expected Lineup (4-3-3)

Paul Bernardoni (GK), Anthony Sauthier, Mohamed Tijani, Christian Marques, Vegard Kongsro, Cristian Nuñez, Mateusz Legowski, Moussa Baradji, Hugo Komano, Antonio Marchesano, Marley Aké

⛔️Unavailable: Ronald Tavares (suspension), Boris Cespedes, Dion Kacuri, Dimitrije Kamenovic, Cristiano Piccini, Varol Salman Tasar (all injured)

👤 Head Coach: Paolo Tramezzani

Winterthur vs Yverdon Head-to-Head Statistics

In the last seven matches between Winterthur and Yverdon, Yverdon had a slight advantage of two wins to Winterthur’s one. However, four of those encounters ended in a draw. In their most recent meeting in March, Yverdon secured a 2-1 win, as Moussa Baradji was the hero of the day after scoring a last-minute goal for Yverdon. 

Winterthur vs Yverdon Betting Tips & Odds

• Winterthur have won four of their last five matches heading into this game. Also, this team has won their last two matches at this venue. The home team has a 2.30 odds of winning on Bet365 bookmaker.
• Yverdon have scored in three of their last five league matches. The visiting team has also scored in four of the last five meetings of this fixture. A goal for them in this game is available on Betway with odds at 1.28.
• Yverdon have won the last two matches of this fixture. The visiting team has a 2.87 odds of winning on Betway bookmaker.
• In the last seven meetings between Winterthur and Yverdon, we witnessed a draw four times. This is another possible option, available at 3.50 on Bet365 bookmaker.

Winterthur vs Yverdon Prediction 17 May 2025

Winterthur have been exciting to watch and I do not think their defeat to Zurich will stop them from winning here. On the other hand, Yverdon have not shown any surprising performances lately, and looking at the number of defeats and the goal margin lately, I am confident Winterthur will find their way and win. Also, the two teams performances have always involved goals and this one is expected to be the same. 

Our match prediction: is a win for Winterthur with odds at 2.31 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip: is over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.70 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction: is Winterthur to win at least one half with odds at 1.65 on Betway bookmaker.