SINS, Switzerland (Interstat) — Neuchatel Xamax II opened its season with a 2-1 victory over FC Muri in Swiss 1. Liga Classic play on Wednesday.

The visitors struck first at Sportanlage Letten when Alexis Ferrante scored in the 31st minute. Pietro Cianci doubled the lead for Neuchatel Xamax II just before halftime in the 45th minute. FC Muri found a response in the 70th minute through Edgaras Dubickas but could not complete the comeback.

The result defied the pregame projection from Interstat, which gave Neuchatel Xamax II a 69.9% probability to win but forecast a narrower 1-0 scoreline. Neuchatel Xamax II begins the campaign 1-0, while Muri starts 0-1.