Form curve
The starting position is clear on paper: FC Wil 1900 has been unbeaten for over a month and a half and is in strong form. Most recently, the team impressed not only in the league, but also in the friendly against Winterthur. On the other hand, Stade Nyonnais is in crisis. They haven’t picked up a single point in the Dieci Challenge League since August 10th, when they won 0-3 in Wil. Despite this phase of weakness, Wil’s coach Marco Hämmerli warns: “Stade Nyonnais is dangerous and has been undervalued in all of their defeats.”
Secret weapon
Coach Hämmerli now has almost the entire squad available again, which is really heating up the internal competition. The performance in the friendly against Winterthur in particular put some players in the spotlight. This newfound depth in the squad could be the decisive “secret weapon” against Nyonnais in order to put the team from the Lake Geneva region under pressure.
Key duel
The game will be decided in the midfield: Wil’s creative playmakers around Ndau, Maier and Staubli have to hold their own against Nyonnais’ physically robust players. What was not achieved in the first game against Geneva will be important this time too – namely, holding firm in the duels in order to neutralize Nyonnais’ physical game.
History of the duel
Stade Nyonnais, founded in 1905, is one of the oldest clubs in Switzerland, but mostly played in the lower leagues. It’s only the fourth season of playing professional football. The first meeting between the two teams dates back to September 13, 2008, with players like Taini and Gsell still wearing the Wiler jersey.
Fan-Power
Friday evening, away game in French-speaking Switzerland – this is traditionally not a crowd puller for fans.
Weather and space conditions
The weather forecast promises autumnal cool but dry conditions. The pitch at Colovray Stadium is likely to be deep and difficult to play on, which will make the fast counter-attacking game that Wil prefers difficult. We are excited to see what tactical solution Coach Hämmerli has in store for this “field”.
Injured and suspended list
Wil has almost everything he can do: apart from Umar Saho, Ramon Guzzo and goalkeeper Alexander Muci, all players are fit again. The competition is now definitely on! Nyonnais has no major injury concerns, but has been struggling with form problems and low self-confidence for weeks.
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