Young Boys faced a disappointing 1:3 defeat against Sion in their opening match of the 17th Super League round. Sion scored twice from set pieces early in the game, while Young Boys struggled to recover, dealing with a red card for Cheikh Niasse. The loss leaves Young Boys in 9th place, despite a recent improvement in their form. The match highlighted ongoing defensive issues for YB, particularly concerning set-piece defending, as they look ahead to their upcoming Champions League clash with VfB Stuttgart.