Super League, Wednesday, 24.07.2024 at 20:30
In this top match between Servette Geneva and Young Boys Bern I use the Betano Bet Builder. I see the goal of both teams and at least one goal in the second half as the perfect combination bet for this match.
As so often, Bern dominated last season. Personnel worries are making the start to the new season more difficult. The 17-time champions started with a 2-1 defeat at home to Sion. There is some catching up to do, but will the defense hold up against Geneva? Find out more in my Servette Geneva Young Boys betting tip
Not an easy situation for Young Boys Bern, who are only listed as underdogs at 3.10 in the top sports betting apps. Servette Geneva will start the new season with a 2:1 win, the odds for the first home win settle at 2.00.
The draw is considered quite unlikely at 3.80, which is probably also due to the fact that it is unlikely to be a close 0:0 or 1:1, but a high-scoring affair is on the cards.
Over 2.5 goals bring just under 1.50 odds on the betting slip, depending on the bookmaker. Bern are up against it after their opening defeat and are looking for their first three-pointer, while Geneva want to give their fans a win in their first home game of the year.
This is the clash between the first and third-placed teams from last season, in which Bern secured the title with a whopping twelve-point lead. Geneva missed out on second place by one point and thus a place in the Champions League qualifiers
Will more be possible this season? The debut was certainly promising with the 2:1 away win in Lucerne. Geneva controlled the game in a match with few chances. FCL only managed to equalize in stoppage time.
Servette started their preparations with a 1:0 win against Monaco, followed by a 3:2 victory against Westerlo three days later. Only the dress rehearsal for the season went wrong, a 1:2 defeat against Etoile Carouge.
Against Bern, I see a clear advantage in terms of the injury situation in the defense. While Geneva can go into the match with the full squad, the men in the yellow and black jerseys have a few unfinished business
In central defense, Mohamed Camara is missing, while Jaouen Hadjam normally provides stability. However, the full-back picked up a yellow card on the first matchday and will miss the important away game.
A weakened defense against Servette. That could make it difficult to get the first three points. Two goals conceded in the opener against Sion make me wonder even for the high double chance X2 at a 1.70.
At least in attack, the new coach Patrick Rahmen, who has been in charge since July 1st, can rely on his core personnel. The starting position definitely favors a goal for both teams, which the bookmakers also see and do not offer the most lucrative odds.
It’s a good thing that Betano not only offers a €20 free bet without a deposit with its voucher code promotion, but also has its own betting configurator up its sleeve. If we add a goal in round two, we already get a 1.52.
The Young Boys took an early lead against Sion. But the game finally turned when the champions were outnumbered for the final 30 minutes. The preparation was not flawless either. Three wins from seven games, with only two clean sheets.
Of course, the direct comparison between the two 17-time Swiss champions should not be overlooked. Not the only number that is even. Bern have won 17 out of 42 duels, Servette in 14 matches
The duel ended in a draw eleven times. An average of 2.95 goals shows that it is usually a high-scoring affair here. Despite many goals, many goals were not scored last season. Bern won twice 0:1 away from home.
Geneva also won one of the two away games 1-0 and another match ended 1-1. Due to the squad situation and the fact that both clubs are now playing with a new coach, I expect a more lucrative match.
Conclusion: Both teams started the new season with a new head coach. Servette got off to a good start, while the defensively weakened reigning champions lost their first home game. The preparation was also not the yellow of the egg.
Nevertheless, Young Boys still have the superior squad, especially in attack. Despite the tempting odds of 1.70, the double chance X2 is a little too hot for me personally.
I assume that both teams will aim for the three points, perform accordingly and start scoring goals in the second half at the latest. Servette have scored in the second 45 minutes in all four games so far.
Our tip: Both teams will score in half-time 2!
