Luzern VS Thun

Lucerne is playing at home. They've been in great form recently, winning 4 out of their last 5 games with only 1 loss. Their victories include a 3 - 0 win over Winterthur and a 1 - 0 win against Zurich. However, they did draw 3 - 3 with Servette. The team is under a new manager, Portmann, who is making his debut. With Hermalia, Zimmermann, and Freimann injured, the team's rotation options are reduced. On the other hand, Thun, the defending champions, have a less - than - ideal recent record. They've only managed 1 win, 3 draws, and 1 loss in their last 5 games. In their last Champions League qualifier, they drew 1 - 1 with Zagreb. They're facing significant personnel issues as Bürki is suspended and Montolio has suffered a cruciate ligament injury. Thun usually plays a 3 - 5 - 2 defensive - counterattacking system, but they suffered a heavy 3 - 8 loss to Young Boys at the end of a game. In their recent head - to - head meetings, the home team (Lucerne) has 2 wins and 3 losses in the last 5 encounters. Earlier this spring, they lost 1 - 2 at home, but won 2 - 1 away, though they also suffered a heavy 1 - 4 defeat. Overall, Lucerne's home - field advantage and the new manager's influence could give them an edge, but Thun, despite their recent struggles and injuries, are still a strong team with the potential to cause an upset.