Davos beat Ajoie 3-1 in the National League on Thursday evening, a result that keeps both sides in their current positions. The hosts took all three points at home, ending a run for Ajoie that had seen them win three of their last five.
Before kickoff Davos sat eighth with seven games played, three wins and four losses. Ajoie held fifth place with four victories and three defeats. Neither side had picked up a draw all season, which means every match carries the full weight of two points.
Davos came into this fixture off a 3-0 win against Ambri-Piotta on Monday. Earlier in the month they had beaten Lausanne 4-2 and lost to Rapperswil-Jona Lakers 2-3. Their recent form had been mixed — two wins and three losses across those five outings.
Ajoie's run before Thursday looked steadier. They had defeated Lausanne 3-0, then lost narrowly to Rapperswil-Jona 4-5, beat Bern 3-2, and suffered defeats to Zurich Lions and Kloten. Four wins in those seven games kept them clear of the danger zone.
The 3-1 scoreline does not shift the table dramatically, but it does matter for momentum. Davos tightened things up after the opening exchanges, while Ajoie found the net once and could not hold the lead. By then the gap between fifth and eighth felt smaller than the points on the board.
