Basel vs Sion Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 Jan 2026
Super League Betting Preview: Basel vs Sion
Basel meet Sion at St. Jakob Park, with kick-off set for 10:30 on Sunday 18 January.
The standout bet can be found on the Full-Time Result market where Basel are currently priced at -152. We think they can overcome Sion and this looks a value play.
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FC Basel drew their last game 1-1 at home, with the action taking place at St. Jakob Park against Servette. Ludovic Magnin's side had most of the ball boasting 62% possession and one shot on target, while Benie Traore was the goalscorer.
FC Sion won their previous game which was at home. It was a 2-0 triumph at Stade Tourbillon against FC Winterthur. The Sédunois had five shots on goal and enjoyed 61% possession, with Winsley Boteli and Ilyas Chouaref on the scoresheet.
Head-to-Head Statistics
Basel have enjoyed three successive victories against Sion. Their last clash saw Basel leave Stade Tourbillon with a 1-0 win. The past 10 H2H games have featured five triumphs for Basel, one for Sion along with four draws.
| Swiss Super League | G | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | GD | P | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | Basel |
19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 28 | 20 | 8 | 28:20 | 32 |
| 5 | Sion |
19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 29 | 23 | 6 | 29:23 | 30 |
3 wins, 2 losses and 5 draws, averaging 0.9 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 10.1 attempts. FCB have had 56.8% possession and 6.3 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 1.0 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts, while being awarded 4.6 corners.
Top goalscorer Benie Traore has found the net 4 times, with Moritz Broschinski, Koba Koindredi, Xherdan Shaqiri and Keigo Tsunemoto scoring 1 each. Xherdan Shaqiri has made the most assists with 3.
Sion have won 4, lost 3 and drawn 3, with an average of 1.5 goals from 9.8 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. Didier Tholot's team average 51.4% possession, 6.7 corners awarded and 3.4 corners against them, while conceding 1.3 goals from 10.0 attempts and 5.4 shots on goal.
Rilind Nivokazi is top of the team’s scoring charts with 5 goals, Ilyas Chouaref has 3 and Benjamin Kololli is on 2. Nias Hefti has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.
Predicted & Confirmed Lineups
Basel predicted lineup (4-3-3): Marwin Hitz (GK), Nicolas Vouilloz, Jonas Adjei Adjetey, Flavius Daniliuc, Dominik Schmid, Andrej Bacanin, Léo Leroy, Koba Koindredi, Xherdan Shaqiri, Albian Ajeti, Junior Zé.
Sion predicted lineup (4-4-2): Anthony Racioppi (GK), Numa Lavanchy, Kreshnik Hajrizi, Jan Kronig, Nias Hefti, Donat Rrudhani, Baltazar, Theo Bouchlarhem, Benjamin Kololli, Rilind Nivokazi, Ilyas Chouaref.
Basel vs Sion Prediction & Betting Tips
This Basel vs Sion betting breakdown features a main match prediction, a correct score insight, our corners analysis and a sharply constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.
Match Prediction
Basel could land the money in this Super League game and we’ll take this pick with confidence. There are appealing odds of -152 and we can’t pass up the chance to back the favourites.
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Key Basel vs Sion league stats:
The best football bookies are estimating that there is a 60.2% likelihood of this pick landing a return. After careful examination, our tipsters calculate this probability to be closer to 70%. It is therefore regarded as a value wager.
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Correct Score Prediction
We’ve picked out a correct score of 3-1 being landed by Basel. You can secure odds of +750 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.
Corners Prediction
Sion have had over 3.5 corners in ten consecutive games, while the previous 5 Basel matches have seen them concede an average of 5.00 corners. There are odds of -120 being served up when it comes to this Team Corners wager and we think Sion will cover the line.
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Bet Builder Tips
Check out our same-game multi. The selections are Basel to come out on top, at least three goals in total and also Sion Over 3.5 corners.
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Basel vs Sion Odds
The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.
The latest FC Basel odds are -152 which leads to them being favourites in this Super League clash. It’s also implied by the bookmakers that they have a 60% prospect of securing a victory. If you want to back the outsider, FC Sion are available at +340.
A 2+ goal margin of victory for Basel against Sion means a full payout at -127 when backing them on the Asian Handicap -0.75. A one-goal win means half the stake wins and half is refunded.
Over 2.5 Goals is available at shorter odds than Under 2.5 Goals as things stand. BTTS betting is always a warm order and you can bet Yes at -172 on the Both Teams to Score market.
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Basel are winless in the last five games at St. Jakob Park. Ludovic Magnin's side have clocked up four wins, three draws and three defeats in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.30 goals per match and conceding 0.70.
Sion have failed to win in their last four matches on their travels. The Sédunois have recorded four draws, three wins and three losses in the previous 10 away matches, netting an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.70.
Basel enjoyed a 2-0 winning scoreline when last meeting Sion at St. Jakob Park. We’ve seen seven of 10 H2H meetings at St. Jakob Park go the way of Basel, with three draws also taking place.
| Last 10 League Games | W-D-L | G | GF | GA | O2.5 | U2.5 | B-Y | B-No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Basel Home Stats |
4-3-3 | 2.00 | 1.30 | 0.70 | 4 | 6 | 4 | 6 | |
Sion Away Stats |
3-4-3 | 3.20 | 1.50 | 1.70 | 6 | 4 | 7 | 3 | |
- 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
- Swiss Super League: 30/08 2025 Sion 0 Basel 1
- Swiss Super League: 01/03 2025 Basel 2 Sion 0
- Swiss Super League: 26/01 2025 Basel 4 Sion 1
- Swiss Super League: 31/08 2024 Sion 1 Basel 1
- Swiss Super League: 27/04 2023 Sion 1 Basel 2
- Swiss Super League: 11/02 2023 Basel 3 Sion 1
- Swiss Super League: 06/11 2022 Basel 0 Sion 0
- Swiss Super League: 03/09 2022 Sion 2 Basel 1
- Swiss Super League: 18/04 2022 Sion 0 Basel 0
- Swiss Super League: 06/02 2022 Basel 3 Sion 3
Basel League Stats
Sion League Stats
- 3 wins, 2 defeats and 5 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 5 wins, 2 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 home matches
- 4 wins, 3 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
- 3 wins, 3 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 0.90 goals scored and 1.00 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.70 goals scored and 0.60 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.90 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 2.30 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
- BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 3 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 home matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 1.50 goals scored and 1.70 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
- An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
- BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
- BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 away matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 5 of the previous 10 matches
- Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
- An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 6.90 corners awarded and 3.30 corners against in the last 10 home matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
- Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 2 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 0 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 6.70 corners awarded and 3.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 5.00 corners awarded and 5.90 corners against in the last 10 away matches
- An average of 10.10 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
- An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
- Had the most corners in 9 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 matches
- Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches
- An average of 56.80% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 55.10% possession in the last 10 home matches
- Most possession in 8 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches
- An average of 51.40% possession in the last 10 matches
- An average of 51.00% possession in the last 10 away matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 matches
- Most possession in 6 of the last 10 away matches
- Top Scorers for Basel this season are Xherdan Shaqiri (6), Benie Traore (4), Philip Otele (4)
- Top Assistors for Basel this season are Xherdan Shaqiri (8), Dominik Schmid (4), Keigo Tsunemoto (2)
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Basel vs Sion Lineups & Team News
Before placing any bets on FCB vs Sion, check the team news first. Stay informed with confirmed Super League lineups and the most recent injury news.
Basel Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Sion Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Basel Predicted Lineup 4-3-3
Sion Predicted Lineup 4-4-2
Previous Basel Lineups
Previous Sion Lineups
Injuries & Suspensions
Basel Player Stats & Squad
Manager: Ludovic Magnin
Sion Player Stats & Squad
Super League Table| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thun | 19 | 13 | 1 | 5 | 39:23 | 40 |
| 2 | St. Gallen | 19 | 12 | 1 | 6 | 38:22 | 37 |
| 3 | Lugano | 19 | 10 | 3 | 6 | 28:23 | 33 |
| 4 | Basel | 19 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 28:20 | 32 |
| 5 | Sion | 19 | 8 | 6 | 5 | 29:23 | 30 |
| 6 | Young Boys | 19 | 8 | 5 | 6 | 38:38 | 29 |
| 7 | Lausanne | 19 | 6 | 6 | 7 | 28:27 | 24 |
| 8 | FC Zurich | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 28:35 | 24 |
| 9 | Luzern | 19 | 5 | 6 | 8 | 35:35 | 21 |
| 10 | Servette | 19 | 5 | 5 | 9 | 30:37 | 20 |
| 11 | Grasshoppers | 19 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 26:35 | 17 |
| 12 | Winterthur | 19 | 2 | 4 | 13 | 23:52 | 10 |
| # | Team | G | W | D | L | +/- | P |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lugano | 10 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 19:11 | 20 |
| 2 | Thun | 10 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 20:13 | 19 |
| 3 | St. Gallen | 10 | 6 | 0 | 4 | 20:11 | 18 |
| 4 | Young Boys | 9 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 20:12 | 17 |
| 5 | Sion | 10 | 5 | 2 | 3 | 14:8 | 17 |
| 6 | Basel | 9 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 13:6 | 15 |
| 7 | Lausanne | 10 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 20:17 | 14 |
| 8 | FC Zurich | 10 | 4 | 1 | 5 | 16:19 | 13 |
| 9 | Grasshoppers | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 15:14 | 9 |
| 10 | Servette | 9 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 14:17 | 9 |
| 11 | Luzern | 9 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 18:17 | 7 |
| 12 | Winterthur | 9 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 14:22 | 5 |
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