Lausanne Tigers claimed a 5-4 victory over Lugano in a club friendly match on Thursday evening, 2026-08-28. The result extends the Tigers' recent attacking form, coming just one day after their 6-3 win against Ambri-Piotta. Lugano, meanwhile, saw their momentum from that 2-0 victory over Zürich Lions on 2026-08-20 come to an end.
And here's the thing about Lugano's recent record — they've been involved in some high-scoring encounters. Their last five matches include a 4-5 loss and a 0-4 defeat, both against Zürich Lions. To be fair, they also produced a 4-1 win over Zug in March, showing they can compete when things click.
The Tigers arrived in better rhythm. Their last five results read 6-3, 0-1, 2-1, 5-3, and 0-2. By then, the away win in Bern on 2026-08-20 suggested they were finding their feet, and this performance continued that thread. They ran the show in the final minutes, holding on for the win.
Recent form summary:
- Lugano: 1 win, 4 losses in last 5 matches
- Lausanne Tigers: 3 wins, 2 losses in last 5 matches
The friendly nature of the fixture meant both sides could experiment, but the result tells a simple story. Lugano's inconsistency against Zürich Lions in March — three matches, one win, two losses — carried through into this encounter. The Tigers, with their deeper squad, managed to see it out.