Basel vs FC Zurich Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 08 Feb 2026

Super League Betting Preview: Basel vs FC Zurich

Basel square off against FC Zurich at St. Jakob Park, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Sunday 8 February.

We’re going to side with Zurich +1 at odds of -125. This Asian Handicap wager has the upside of stakes returned if the visitors lose to Basel by one goal. The ideal scenario is a win or draw.

FC Basel were beaten 2-1 at St. Jakob Park in their last game. This was at home to FC Thun. The Bebbi enjoyed 52% possession and eight shots on target, while Dominik Schmid registered the goal.

FC Zurich have been defeated in back-to-back Super League games. Away from home, they recently suffered a 3-0 loss against Young Boys at Wankdorfstadion. FCZ had 43% possession and three shots on goal.

Head-to-Head Statistics

FCB have enjoyed four straight wins against FCZ. In their last clash, FCB claimed a 4-3 away victory at Letzigrund Stadion. The previous 10 H2H games have featured four FCB wins, four draws and two FCZ victories.

Swiss Super League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Basel	31	15	7	9	47	39	8	47:39	52
10	FC Zurich	31	10	4	17	44	60	-16	44:60	34

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FCB have 3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 1.2 goals from 6.1 shots on goal and 11.7 attempts. They have averaged 55.4% possession and 6.1 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.1 goals from 5.0 shots on goal, 10.6 attempts and 5.8 corners.

Top goalscorer Xherdan Shaqiri has found the net 4 times, Benie Traore 2, with Dominik Schmid and two other players on 1. The leading assistors are Dominik Schmid and Xherdan Shaqiri with 3.

FCZ have won 3, lost 4 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.6 goals from 10.6 attempts and 6.2 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 48.8% possession, 5.2 corners awarded and 4.9 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 2.0 goals from 9.7 attempts and 5.0 shots on goal.

Philippe Keny has recorded 5 goals, Matthias Phaeton 4, with Damienus Reverson and Lindrit Kamberi both managing 2. Jahnoah Markelo has been top assists provider with 3 in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Basel confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marwin Hitz (GK), Kevin Rueegg, Flavius Daniliuc, Nicolas Vouilloz, Dominik Schmid, Dion Kacuri, Leo Leroy, Julien Duranville, Xherdan Shaqiri, Benie Traore, Giacomo Koloto.

FC Zurich confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Silas Huber (GK), Chris Kablan, Lindrit Kamberi, Ilan Sauter, Livano Comenencia, Cheveyo Tsawa, Bledian Krasniqi, Nelson Palacio, Nevio Di Giusto, Damienus Reverson, Emmanuel Umeh.

Basel vs FC Zurich Prediction & Betting Tips

Make the most of Basel vs FC Zurich with our betting analysis that includes an expert match prediction, expected scoreline, corners advice and a value-focused bet builder.

Match Prediction

Zurich should be able to be competitive as the underdogs and you can get odds of -125 that they win with a +1 goal start. We expect them to play their part in this Super League match.

We study the Super League form as a first port of call and also make sure we’re across any injuries before making our football predictions. Then it’s a case of understanding the sort of narrative that the stats provide.

Key Basel vs FC Zurich league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by FCZ in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by FCZ in 3 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Basel in 6 consecutive games at home.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Basel in any of their last 10 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Basel in 15 of their last 20 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Basel in 8 of their last 10 games against FCZ.

The odds at the best football bookies suggest our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

A bigger price can be landed by going down the Bet Builder route where FCZ to cover the line is one of several options. Add various legs until you’re satisfied with the odds.

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Our Match Prediction

FCZ Asian Hcp +1 @ -125 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Basel 2 - 2 FCZ

We’re sweet on the prospect of a 2-2 draw which is available at odds of +800. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

Corners Prediction

Basel Under 6.5 Corners -143

Basel have had under 6.5 corners in five straight matches, while the last 10 FCZ games have seen them concede an average of 4.90 corners. We advise betting on the -143 that FCB won’t cover the line, with this Team Corners pick hopefully providing a return.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Basel

Total

11.90 6.10 5.80

Home

10.50 6.80 3.70

Away

10.90 5.40 5.50

FCZ

Total

10.10 5.20 4.90

Home

10.30 5.40 4.90

Away

11.30 5.50 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-122

Under 10.5

-119

Basel Corners

Over 5.5

-147

Under 5.5

+104

FCZ Corners

Over 4.5

+106

Under 4.5

-152

Most Corners

1

-204

X

+650

2

+175

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Basel vs FC Zurich Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Some will want to go ahead and back FC Basel at -175 to win this Super League encounter. After all, this betting price suggests a 64% chance that the favourites end up succeeding. FC Zurich are the +375 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

You can back FCB at +105 on the Half-Time Result market, meaning you need them to be ahead at the break. FCZ are +370 and the draw is chalked up at +160.

Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. The Both Teams to Score market is always popular and BTTS Yes can be backed at -200.

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Full-Time Result

1

-175

X

+320

2

+375

Half-Time Result

1

+105

X

+160

2

+370

Double Chance

1X

-714

12

-556

X2

+120

Draw No Bet

1

-417

2

+255

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -1

-115

2 Hcp +1

-125

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+155

Over 2.5

-227

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-200

No

+138

Basel are winless over their previous eight games at St. Jakob Park. The Bebbi have recorded four draws, four defeats and two victories in the previous 10 home matches, netting an average of 0.90 goals per game and conceding 0.90.

Zurich have not won in the past three away matches. FCZ have five defeats, three victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 1.90.

In the last meeting at St. Jakob Park, FCB defeated FCZ by a 2-0 scoreline. We’ve seen the previous 10 H2H meetings at St. Jakob Park involve four FCZ victories. There have also been three draws and three FCB triumphs.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Basel Home Stats		2-4-4	1.80	0.90	0.90	3	7	5	5
FC Zurich Away Stats		3-2-5	3.10	1.20	1.90	7	3	6	4

• W-D-L = Wins-Draws-Losses
• G = Avg. Goals
• GF = Avg. Goals For
• GA = Avg. Goals Against
• O2.5 = Matches Over 2.5 Goals
• U2.5 = Matches Under 2.5 Goals
• B-Y = Matches BTTS Yes
• B-No = Matches BTTS No

Basel vs FC Zurich Lineups & Team News

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