{"id":78,"date":"2026-02-11T08:08:59","date_gmt":"2026-02-11T08:08:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/78\/"},"modified":"2026-02-11T08:08:59","modified_gmt":"2026-02-11T08:08:59","slug":"preview-thun-vs-lausanne-sport-prediction-team-news-lineups","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/ch\/78\/","title":{"rendered":"Preview: Thun vs. Lausanne Sport – prediction, team news, lineups"},"content":{"rendered":"

Surprise Swiss Super League<\/a> leaders Thun<\/a> welcome seventh-placed Lausanne Sport<\/a> to Stockhorn Arena in Thursday\u2019s gameweek 24 encounter, aiming to tighten their grip on a historic title.<\/p>\n

The promoted Bernese Oberland outfit are 11 points clear of Lugano after 23 games, and they bid for a seventh consecutive win against an away side that have gone winless in three matches, picking up two points from a possible nine.<\/p>\n

Match preview<\/p>\n

When Thun regained promotion after five years away from the big time, Mauro Lustrinelli<\/a>\u2019s team must have been happy just to participate and hopefully secure their top-flight status for another year.<\/p>\n

That sentiment would not have been criticised, having spent so long away from the Super League; however, not even the most optimistic supporter foresaw such an outstanding return to the division.<\/p>\n

Powered by their winning streaks, last season\u2019s Challenge League champions have risen to the top of the standings<\/a> after 23 games, sitting 11 points clear of second-placed Lugano.<\/p>\n

Having secured four consecutive wins to start the season, a mini three-game wobble was followed by a stunning run of six victories, before a disappointing four-match spell during which Lustrinelli\u2019s team accrued just three points from a possible 12.<\/p>\n

Since suffering a 2-0 reverse against St Gallen in mid-December, the league leaders have gone on a tear, winning the two final matches of 2025 against Winterthur and Zurich 4-1 and 4-2 respectively, before adding four more to begin 2026, defeating Grasshoppers 3-1, Young Boys 4-1, defending \u2013 and likely outgoing \u2013 champions Basel 2-1 and Servette 3-1.<\/p>\n

Given that their season has been typified by simply outscoring the opposition, it will be fascinating to see if the approach in the Bernese Highlands persists as Thun chase a historic maiden top-flight title at season\u2019s end.<\/p>\n

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\u00a9 Imago \/ STEINSIEK.CH<\/p>\n

Chasing a fifth consecutive home victory, the hosts will back themselves to clinch an 11th league win at Stockhorn Arena when they face Peter Zeidler<\/a>\u2019s team, who have failed to secure maximum points in their last three games.<\/p>\n

Les Bleu et Blanc\u2019s return of just two points from their most recent three league fixtures follows back-to-back triumphs against Servette (1-0) and Young Boys (3-1); however, going three without a win has left the Vaud outfit seventh in the table, four points outside the coveted top-six spots for the championship group.<\/p>\n

While there is still time to close the gap on the Bern-based Young Boys, the threat of the deficit extending is undeniable ahead of Thursday\u2019s trip to a venue that the Blue and White often leave empty-handed.<\/p>\n

Not since the 2016-17 season have Lausanne secured victory in Thun, failing to defeat this week\u2019s hosts across both top-flight and second-tier visits.<\/p>\n

Their 4-2 success in April 2017 ended a 15-year wait for a victory away at Thun, further highlighting Lausanne\u2019s historical disadvantage in previous visits to the Bernese Highlands.<\/p>\n

Having also suffered a loss in August\u2019s trip to the table-topping side, Zeidler\u2019s team face an uphill challenge to secure a positive result at the home of the league\u2019s top scorers, as they seek to keep the pressure on sixth-placed Young Boys.<\/p>\n

Thun Swiss Super League form:<\/p>\n

Lausanne Sport Swiss Super League form:<\/p>\n

Team News
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\u00a9 Imago \/ Sergio Brunetti<\/p>\n

Michael Huele has not played since going off injured in January\u2019s win over Young Boys with a muscle issue, and the wide defender, as well as Nino Ziswiler (knee), remains absent.<\/p>\n

Elmin Rastoder<\/a> has netted eight goals overall this term, with 50% of his total coming in 2026 alone, highlighting the forward\u2019s ongoing fine form.<\/p>\n

Also in commendable form is Fabio Fehr<\/a>, who has scored two and assisted as many in his past five league outings, taking the full-back to seven goal contributions overall ahead of gameweek 24.<\/p>\n

Lausanne will assess Morgan Poaty<\/a> after the left-back\u2019s late withdrawal last time out against St Gallen, which points to a start for Sekou Fofana.<\/p>\n

While Poaty\u2019s involvement is touch-and-go, the trio of Hamza Abdallah (knee), Souleymane N\u2019Diaye (shoulder) and Thelonius Bair (knee) are sidelined.<\/p>\n

Having fired blanks in the 2-1 loss at Winterthur and 1-1 draw with St Gallen, Gaoussou Diakite aims to score for the first time in three games to add to his six league strikes this term.<\/p>\n

Thun possible starting lineup:<\/p>\n

Steffen; Fehr, Montolio, Bamert, Burki; Imeri, Kait, Bertone, Meichtry; Labeau, Rastoder<\/p>\n

Lausanne Sport possible starting lineup:<\/p>\n

Letica; Bergvall, Mouanga, Sow, Fofana; Roche, Custodio, Lekoueiry; Janneh, Diakite, Butler-Oyedeji<\/p>\n

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We say: Thun 3-1 Lausanne Sport<\/p>\n


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Thun are currently making the Super League look like their personal playground, and their relentless attacking output should be enough to overwhelm a stuttering Lausanne side.<\/p>\n

It is hard to look past a seventh consecutive win for the runaway leaders as they continue their march towards a historic title.<\/p>\n

For data analysis of the most likely results, scorelines and more for this match please click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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