Basel vs Grasshoppers Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 05 Mar 2026

Super League Betting Preview: Basel vs Grasshoppers

Fourth-placed Basel meet second-from-bottom Grasshoppers at St. Jakob Park, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Thursday 5 March.

For the Grasshoppers +1 Asian Handicap bet to secure a return at -125, we need a win or draw against Basel. There’s the insurance of getting our stake returned if there’s a one goal defeat.

FC Basel won last time out by a 2-1 scoreline. It was on their travels against Lausanne-Sport at Stade de la Tuiliere. Bebbi had 48% possession and managed six shots on target, while Giacomo Koloto grabbed the goals.

Grasshoppers claimed a home win in their previous game. A 1-0 victory occurred against FC Lugano at Letzigrund Stadion. Gerald Scheiblehner's team had just 28% of the ball and recorded five shots on goal, with an early first half strike from Luke Plange proving the difference.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Basel are unbeaten in the past three matches against Grasshoppers, with the last encounter ending in a 1-1 draw at Letzigrund Stadion. The previous 10 H2H games have included five wins for Basel, four triumphs for Grasshoppers and a single draw.

Swiss Super League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
3	Basel	31	15	7	9	47	39	8	47:39	52
5	Grasshoppers	31	5	9	17	38	61	-23	38:61	24

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FCB have 4 wins, 3 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.6 goals from 5.8 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts. Stephan Lichtsteiner's side have averaged 53.6% possession and 5.4 corners per match, conceding 1.7 goals and 5.8 corners from 5.1 shots on goal and 10.9 attempts.

Xherdan Shaqiri is the top scorer with 4 goals, while Benie Traore has 3 and Giacomo Koloto 2. Dominik Schmid is the top assists maker with 3.

Grasshoppers have 2 victories, 4 defeats and 4 draws, averaging 9.0 attempts, 4.9 shots on goal and 1.6 goals. The Hoppers average 45.0% possession, 3.5 corners in their favour and 5.8 corners against, while 1.6 goals have been conceded from 5.2 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts.

Luke Plange is the leading scorer with 7 goals, followed by Jonathan Asp on 2, with Tim Meyer and two others bagging 1. Michael Frey, Jonathan Asp and Lovro Zvonarek have managed 1 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Basel confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marwin Hitz (GK), Keigo Tsunemoto, Becir Omeragic, Nicolas Vouilloz, Moussa Cisse, Leo Leroy, Andrej Bacanin, Xherdan Shaqiri, Metinho, Benie Traore, Giacomo Koloto.

Grasshoppers confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Justin Hammel (GK), Mouhamed El Bachir Ngom, Sven Koehler, Luka Mikulic, Dirk Abels, Hassane Imourane, Tim Meyer, Simone Stroscio, Luke Plange, Michael Frey, Jonathan Asp.

Basel vs Grasshoppers Prediction & Betting Tips

We’ve broken down Basel vs Grasshoppers from every angle, offering our expert match prediction, expected final score, best corners pick and a well-constructed bet builder.

Match Prediction

We’re siding with Grasshoppers on the Asian Handicap +1 and expect them to win or draw this Super League clash. We think there’s a tremendous amount of value when it comes to odds of -125.

The team at Sportsgambler.com are right across the latest Super League injury news and the form guide also informs our football predictions. This data is combined with the latest stats.

Key Basel vs Grasshoppers league stats:

• The +1 line has been covered by Grasshoppers in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The +1 line has been covered by Grasshoppers in 3 of their last 5 games.
• 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 any of their last 5 games.
• The -1 line hasn’t been covered by Basel in 8 of their last 10 games against Grasshoppers.

The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 55.6% likelihood of this pick landing a return. Based on our tipsters research, we calculate the actual probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Basel 1 - 1 Grasshoppers

We’re taking a correct score bet which involves a 1-1 scoreline. The odds of +500 make plenty of appeal and you should hopefully get some entertainment with this wager.

Corners Prediction

Grasshoppers Under 3.5 Corners -110

Grasshoppers have had under 3.5 corners in four consecutive away games, while Basel have had an average of 3.40 corners against them in their last 10 home matches. We’re happy to back the -110 when it comes to Grasshoppers falling short of the Team Corners line which looks generous.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Basel

Total

11.20 5.40 5.80

Home

9.90 6.50 3.40

Away

12.00 5.80 6.20

Grasshoppers

Total

9.30 3.50 5.80

Home

9.70 4.70 5.00

Away

9.20 4.20 5.00

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-120

Under 9.5

-120

Basel Corners

Over 5.5

-122

Under 5.5

-116

Grasshoppers Corners

Over 3.5

-120

Under 3.5

-118

Most Corners

1

-233

X

+650

2

+205

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Basel vs Grasshoppers 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.

FC Basel are the skinniest price to succeed in this Super League clash, with the favourites afforded a 60% probability based on their -147 betting odds with the bookies. If you’re looking for an alternative angle, Grasshoppers are trading at +350.

Basel and Grasshoppers can be backed at +116 and +360 respectively on the Half-Time Result market. This is an ideal route for bettors who want a quick settlement and the draw is +145.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. Should you expect both teams score, then the BTTS Yes option is available at -164.

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Full-Time Result

1

-147

X

+275

2

+350

Half-Time Result

1

+116

X

+145

2

+360

Double Chance

1X

-625

12

-455

X2

+102

Draw No Bet

1

-370

2

+230

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.75

-122

2 Hcp +0.75

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+110

Over 2.5

-156

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-164

No

+114

Basel have recorded five draws, four losses and one win in the previous 10 home games, scoring an average of 0.70 goals per match and conceding 1.00.

Grasshoppers have not won in the past three away matches. Gerald Scheiblehner's team have six defeats, two victories and two draws in the last 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.20 goals per game and conceding 2.20.

Basel beat Grasshoppers 2-1 when the teams last met at St. Jakob Park. The previous 9 H2H games at St. Jakob Park have involved four Basel wins, two Grasshoppers victories and three draws.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
Basel Home Stats		1-5-4	1.70	0.70	1.00	3	7	6	4
Grasshoppers Away Stats		2-2-6	3.40	1.20	2.20	5	5	4	6

• 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 Grasshoppers Lineups & Team News

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