Winterthur vs FC Thun — Match Preview
A battle of extremes takes place at the Stadion Schützenwiese on Wednesday, 17 December 2025. FC Winterthur are enduring a dismal campaign, sitting rock bottom in 12th place with just 10 points and a massive -24 goal difference. They fight for survival against the league leaders, FC Thun. The visitors are flying high in 1st place with 34 points, despite a stumble in their last match against St. Gallen. Thun will view this as a non-negotiable three points to cement their “Winter Champion” status before the break, while Winterthur are desperate to salvage some pride.
Winterthur vs FC Thun — Match Info
- Competition: Swiss Super League (Matchday 18)
- Venue: Stadion Schützenwiese, Winterthur (Capacity: 8,700)1
- Date: Wednesday, 17 December 2025
- Kickoff: 20:30 CET | 19:30 GMT
- Referee: TBC (SFV Appointment)
Winterthur vs FC Thun — Match Stakes
Winterthur (12th — 10 pts):
- Win → Moves to 13 pts; a huge upset to boost morale before the break
- Draw → Stops the bleeding; a respectable result against the leaders
- Loss → Remains isolated at the bottom; relegation trouble deepens
FC Thun (1st — 34 pts):
- Win → Moves to 37 pts; ensures they stay top of the table
- Draw → Risk losing the top spot if rivals win
- Loss → Back-to-back defeats would signal a mini-crisis in their title charge
Winterthur vs FC Thun — Team News
Winterthur:
- Chiappetta C. — Out (Injury)
- Luthi L. — Out (Thigh Injury)
- Schneider R. — Out (Inactive)
- Ulrich D. — Out (Knee Injury)
- Burkart N. — Questionable (Injury)
FC Thun:
- Balaruban A. — Out (Inactive)
- Kait M. — Out (Foot Injury)
- Stewart L. — Out (Inactive)
- Ziswiler N. — Out (Inactive)
Winterthur vs FC Thun — Team Form (Last 5 Matches)
Winterthur
- 13/12 — 2–2 vs Zurich (Super League)
- 07/12 — 1–2 vs Basel (Super League)
- 02/12 — 0–1 vs Lausanne Ouchy (Cup)
- 30/11 — 3–1 vs Luzern (Super League)
- 22/11 — 0–5 vs Young Boys (Super League)2
FC Thun
- 14/12 — 0–2 vs St. Gallen (Super League)
- 06/12 — 4–1 vs Luzern (Super League)
- 30/11 — 1–2 vs Lausanne (Super League)
- 23/11 — 0–1 vs Lugano (Super League)
- 09/11 — 1–0 vs Servette (Super League)
Winterthur vs FC Thun — Head-to-Head (Last 5 Meetings)
- 29/10/2025 — Thun 3–0 Winterthur (Super League)
- 05/09/2024 — Winterthur 0–1 Thun (Friendly)
- 06/05/2022 — Winterthur 2–2 Thun (Challenge League)
- 19/02/2022 — Thun 2–4 Winterthur (Challenge League)
- 16/10/2021 — Thun 0–2 Winterthur (Challenge League)
Winterthur vs FC Thun — Playing XI (Predicted Lineups)
Winterthur (4-2-3-1)
Kapino; Sidler, Lekaj, Arnold, Diaby; Zuffi, Araz; Ballet, Di Giusto, Fofana; Turkes
FC Thun (4-3-3)
Matijas; Fehr, Sutter, Bamert, Franke; Bertone, Janjicic, Roth; Castroman, Gutbub, Sacko
Winterthur vs FC Thun — Impact Bench
Winterthur: Buess (Physical presence), Ramizi (Experience)
FC Thun: Ndongo (Pace), Matoshi (Midfield energy)
Winterthur vs FC Thun — Tactical Analysis
Winterthur
Winterthur have the worst defense in the league (46 goals conceded). They struggle to defend set-pieces and fast transitions. At home, they will try to sit deep and counter through Matteo Di Giusto, but their fragility at the back usually undoes their hard work. The 2–2 draw vs Zurich showed spirit, but they need defensive discipline against the leaders.
FC Thun
Thun are surprisingly top of the table but have lost 3 of their last 4 games, showing signs of fatigue. However, their attack (31 goals) is significantly potent. Against Winterthur’s porous defense, Thun will look to press high and force errors in the build-up. Expect them to target Winterthur’s wide areas, where injuries have left them short.
Winterthur vs FC Thun — Key Battles
- Lekaj vs Gutbub — veteran defender vs in-form striker
- Zuffi vs Bertone — battle for midfield control
- Di Giusto vs Bamert — Winterthur’s creator vs Thun’s rock
- Kapino vs The Odds — GK needs a MOTM performance
Winterthur vs FC Thun — Spotlight Players
Winterthur — Matteo Di Giusto
The creative spark in a struggling team. If Winterthur are to score, it will likely come from his vision or a set-piece delivery.
FC Thun — Valmir Matoshi (or Starting Playmaker)
With Kait out, the midfield burden falls on the others. Thun need composure in the middle to stop the recent rot of results.
Winterthur vs FC Thun — Prediction
Winterthur 1–3 FC Thun
Despite Thun’s recent wobble, the gap in quality is too large to ignore. Winterthur concede an average of nearly 3 goals per game. Thun should have enough firepower to bounce back and secure a comfortable win to stay top.
Winterthur vs FC Thun — Betting Insights
- FC Thun to Win — High Probability
- Over 2.5 Goals — Very Likely (Winterthur defense is open)
- Both Teams to Score — YES
Winterthur vs FC Thun — Where to Watch
- Switzerland: Blue Sport
- International: OneFootball (Select Markets)
Winterthur vs FC Thun — FAQs
Q: When is the Winterthur vs Thun match?
A: The match is expected to kick off on Wednesday, 17 December 2025, at 20:30 CET.
Q: Who is the favorite?
A: League leaders FC Thun are the clear favorites against bottom-side Winterthur.
Q: Is Nishan Burkart playing?
A: He is listed as questionable. A late fitness test will determine if he can feature.
Q: How can I watch the match?
A: In Switzerland, the match is broadcast live on Blue Sport.
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