Ticino Rockets — Chur: 2:1, Swiss League

Ticino Rockets beat Schur 2-1 in the Swiss League on Friday evening, a result that goes against the grain of our reading. We had tipped the visitors with 52 per cent confidence, but the match did not follow that path. The home side held their nerve and turned the prediction on its head.

By then, the Rockets were sitting second in the table after four games, while Schur had dropped to fifth. The gap between them on paper did not translate onto the pitch. The hosts pressed high up the pitch and found a way back into any moment Schur threatened. To be fair, the visitors came close but could not get over the line.

Recent form tells a different story. Ticino Rockets have not won since their last outing, losing 2-5 to Visp on Tuesday. Schur were beaten 2-3 by Thurgau on the same day. The momentum had shifted toward the home side, and they took it. And here's the thing — when two teams both slip, the one that stays composed usually wins.

The result leaves the Rockets on three victories and one defeat. Schur carry one win and three losses after four matches. The table remains tight, but the home side have pulled ahead by one position. The visitors fancy their chances still, but they will need to find consistency quickly.