Kriens 2–1 Bavois | Swiss Division 1 League | 30 May 2026

Kriens edged past Bavois 2–1 in an entertaining Swiss Division 1 League fixture at the Kleinfeld Stadium. The home side survived a late onslaught to claim all three points and keep their promotion hopes alive heading into the final weeks of the season.

Fast start from Kriens

Kriens began with high intensity and took the lead after just eight minutes. Striker Lukas Jörgensen received a pass on the edge of the box, turned his marker, and fired a low shot into the bottom corner. The hosts continued to dominate possession, and their pressure paid off again in the 29th minute when midfielder Yannick Lustenberger headed home from a well‑worked corner routine.

Bavois fight back

Bavois, who had struggled to create chances in the first half, improved after the break. They pulled a goal back in the 57th minute through a swift counter‑attack finished by winger Nicolas Perret. The visitors then pushed for an equaliser, forcing Kriens goalkeeper Simon Hodel into several important saves, including a point‑blank stop in the 83rd minute.

Tactical breakdown

• Kriens (4‑2‑3‑1): Pressed high and used wide overloads; the early goals allowed them to drop into a compact shape.
• Bavois (3‑5‑2): Struggled to build from the back initially but grew into the game after tactical adjustments.

Key players

Kriens captain Fabian Riedi marshalled the defense superbly, while Simon Hodel’s saves earned him the man‑of‑the‑match award. For Bavois, Nicolas Perret was a constant threat on the left flank.

Standings context

With this victory, Kriens moved up to third place in the Swiss Division 1 League table, now just two points off the promotion play‑off spot. Bavois, meanwhile, remain in 13th, their survival already mathematically assured.