THUN, Switzerland (Interstat) — Thun II opened its Swiss 1. Liga Classic season with a 2-1 comeback victory over Langenthal on Sunday, defying a statistical projection of a draw by securing a late winner at Stockhorn Arena.

The match, which marked the beginning of the league campaign for both clubs, saw the visiting Langenthal side strike first. Forward Eddy Cabianca found the net in the 15th minute, giving his team an early advantage that they would carry into halftime.

The home side, Thun II, responded after the break. In the 51st minute, forward Facundo Lescano leveled the score, shifting momentum and setting up a tense final half-hour. The decisive moment arrived in the 82nd minute when Youssouph Cheikh Sylla scored, completing the turnaround and securing all three points for the hosts.

The result provided a stark contrast to the pre-match analytics. Interstat’s game simulator had projected a 2-2 draw, while its ELO rating system gave Thun II a 74.3 percent probability of victory. The actual outcome split the difference, delivering the win for the favored side but in a tighter manner than the probability suggested, as Langenthal’s early goal ensured a competitive fixture.

With the win, Thun II begins its 1. Liga Classic season with a perfect record of one win and zero losses. Langenthal starts its campaign with zero wins and one loss. The records are identical across all competitions for both clubs at this early stage of the season.

The 1. Liga Classic is the fourth tier of football in Switzerland. The match was played under clear skies at the Stockhorn Arena, the municipal stadium in Thun.