Match Prediction
Match Prediction
Switzerland
Aarau
€6.72m
Bellinzona
€2.95m
Preview
Welcome to our Aarau vs Bellinzona prediction for the Swiss Challenge League. As the new season kicks off on July 26, 2025, these two familiar foes will meet at Stadion Brügglifeld for a 17:00 GMT start. It's the first round, a time of fresh hopes and clean slates, but the history between these clubs suggests we're in for anything but a quiet start. This match promises to be a fascinating encounter, and we've got the stats and betting tips to guide you.
When Aarau and Bellinzona get together, it’s rarely a dull affair. With the season just beginning, both teams will be eager to lay down a marker. Aarau, playing in front of their home crowd, will feel the pressure to perform, especially given their superior squad value of €6.72m compared to Bellinzona's more modest €2.95m.
Aarau comes into this match with big ambitions for promotion. Their pre-season has been a mixed bag, but the big news is the arrival of Ghanaian forward Daniel Afriyie Barnieh. He's expected to add a serious cutting edge to their attack. However, they aren't without their worries:
Don't let the smaller squad value fool you; Bellinzona are a team with a massive heart. Having fought their way back from bankruptcy, they know a thing or two about beating the odds. They proved it by stunning FC ST. Gallen with a 1-0 win when priced at 5.0 odds. Their recent form is impressive, winning 67% of their last six matches. They seem to thrive on being the underdog, and they have a surprisingly strong head to head record against Aarau in recent times, winning 50% of their last six meetings.
Looking at past encounters is always a good starting point for any football prediction. These two have played 31 times since 2007, and the results are tight: Aarau has 15 wins to Bellinzona's 12. Their last match on February 1, 2025, ended in a 2-1 victory for Aarau. Interestingly, the most common result when they play at Aarau's home is a 0-1 win for Bellinzona. On average, their direct matches produce a thrilling 3.00 goals, which is a key stat for our betting tips.
Now for the part you've been waiting for. We've fed all the data into our AI to come up with the smartest bets for this game. While the bookies have their favourites, our analysis points towards some very interesting opportunities, making this a great match for a well-placed bet.
The odds for this match tell a clear story, but with a hint of uncertainty. Aarau are the favourites to win on home turf, but the odds suggest it's far from a sure thing.
Our AI has crunched the numbers, and while it acknowledges Aarau's strength, it sees value elsewhere. The history of high-scoring games between these two is too strong to ignore.
To paint a picture, our AI's predicted final score is a nail-biting 2:3 in favour of Bellinzona, with the teams going into the break tied at 1:1. This scenario perfectly captures the potential for a goal-fest where the underdog comes out on top. Good luck!
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O2.5 -154
At least 3 goals will be scored in the match with odds of -1542 265
Bellinzona is expected to win with odds of 265Over 2.5 -154
At least 3 goals will be scored in the matchYes -167
Both teams are expected to scoreX2&O1.5 113
Away win/draw and over 1.5 goals
2:3
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7
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1
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5
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 Bellinzona |
31-Mar-25
1:1
| FC Aarau  |
| FC Aarau |
01-Feb-25
2:1
| Bellinzona |
| Bellinzona |
09-Nov-24
1:4
| FC Aarau |
| FC Aarau |
31-Aug-24
1:2
| Bellinzona |
| FC Aarau |
26-Apr-24
0:2
| Bellinzona |
| Bellinzona |
29-Mar-24
5:2
| FC Aarau |
| FC Aarau |
08-Oct-23
1:2
| Bellinzona |
| Bellinzona |
13-Aug-23
1:3
| FC Aarau |
| Bellinzona |
30-Apr-23
0:1
| FC Aarau |
Recent Matches of FC Aarau| 07 Dec |
Yverdon.
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| Aarau.
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| 04 Dec | L |
Aarau.
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1:3
| Sion.
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Recent Matches of Bellinzona
| 06 Dec | W | Bellinzona. |
2:0 |
Stade N. |
Switzerland - Challenge League| Team | Matches | Goals | Points | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
FC Vaduz | 16 | 34-14 | 39 |
| 2 |
FC Aarau | 15 | 29-17 | 36 |
| 3 |
Yverdon Sport | 15 | 33-18 | 30 |
| 4 |
Neuchatel Xama | 15 | 24-21 | 21 |
| 5 |
Stade Lausanne | 14 | 23-20 | 20 |
| 6 |
Stade Nyonnais | 15 | 19-22 | 17 |
| 7 |
Rapperswil | 15 | 17-22 | 16 |
| 8 |
Étoile Caroug | 16 | 12-21 | 13 |
| 9 |
FC WIL 1900 | 16 | 13-28 | 13 |
| 10 |
Bellinzona | 15 | 11-32 | 7 |
