- Sion have won six, drawn three and lost only once in their last ten games in all competitions.
- Noah are unbeaten in their last six away from home in all competitions (Won 3, Drawn 3), conceding just three goals in that run.
Sion’s home punch should see them through
FC Sion Sitten are the slight favourites here, but FC Noah Artsakh have some serious momentum behind them at the Stade Tourbillon in Switzerland on Thursday.
The draw is at 3.92, while Sion are 1.7 and Noah 5.03, which seems far too short for the visitors, who come into this match unbeaten in their last 10 games in all competitions (Won 5, Drawn 5).
The sides are level after that clash and the only previous meeting finished 2-2 at Noah's ground in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026, so it could be another close-run affair this week.
Sion's form is mixed, but dangerous - two wins, two draws and a defeat in their last five - while Noah are in fine form with three wins and two draws in their last five.
Sion's last two matches saw them record a 3-0 home win over FC Luzern in Super League 2026/2027, followed by the 2-2 away draw against Noah in UEFA Conference League Qualification 2026.
Noah's last two results were a 3-0 home victory over Syunik in Premier League 2026/2027, and that 2-2 draw in the first leg against Sion.
Noah have the momentum but Sion’s structure and creativity should see them through
Didier Tholot has Sion set up in a controlled 4-2-3-1 or 4-3-3 system, but the structure allows them to play at a controlled tempo and their players are disciplined in the vertical game, which will be key if they are to break down Noah's block.
Sandro Perkovic is equally astute in setting up Noah and they are similarly versatile in a 4-3-3 that can switch to a 5 at the back in order to keep the shape compact and counter-attack quickly.
Franck Surdez has been Sion's creative force with three assists in his last five, while Rilind Nivokazi has the pace to get behind defences and score goals, with two in three in this competition.
Gor Manvelyan is Noah's chief finisher, with two goals in three in this qualification campaign and two of Noah's five goals in their last five matches.
The clash of styles should lead to a bit of a chess match, with Sion trying to break the block through midfield and Noah hoping to pinch one and hit their wide men or play direct.
While Sion's superior home punch and favourite status makes them the likelier winner on the night, Noah's unbeaten streak suggests this will be close and an upset cannot be ruled out. The bet here is for a draw, while both teams to score and under 2.5 goals looks a better bet than the draw at 3.92.
