FC Zurich
Football Swiss Super League Letzigrund Stadion Sun 25 Jan 11:30
FC Basel 1893
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  5. Injuries
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  7. Table

Super League Betting Preview: FC Zurich vs Basel

FC Zurich square off against Basel at Letzigrund Stadion, with kick-off set for 11:30 on Sunday 25 January.

We Predict a Close Encounter

Zurich +0.5 could be the best bet when they go up against Basel. We’ll take Asian Handicap odds of -109 that the home team manage to either land a victory or draw, giving us two outcomes for our money.

2-0 Victory for FCB in Previous H2H Clash

FC Zurich faced Servette away when last in action. It was a 1-1 draw at Stade de Geneve. FCZ ended up with just 38% possession and had four shots on target, while Damienus Reverson was the goalscorer.

FC Basel drew 1-1 in their previous Super League game. This was at home against FC Sion at St. Jakob Park. The Bebbi had 51% possession and managed five shots on goal, with Flavius Daniliuc finding the net.

Three days ago, Basel were beaten 3-1 when facing Red Bull Salzburg away in the Europa League.

Head-to-Head Statistics

FCB have three successive wins against FCZ. In their last encounter, FCB enjoyed a 2-0 victory when hosting at St. Jakob Park. The previous 10 H2H matches include three FCB victories, two FCZ wins along with five draws.

Swiss Super League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 Basel logo Basel 29 13 7 9 42 38 4 42:38 46
10 FC Zurich logo FC Zurich 29 9 4 16 41 57 -16 41:57 31
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FC Zurich – Last 10 League Games

3 wins, 4 losses and 3 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 10.6 attempts. FCZ have had 51.2% possession and 4.4 corners per game. On average, they have conceded 1.7 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.4 attempts, while the opposition have been awarded 4.8 corners.

Top goalscorers Matthias Phaeton and Philippe Keny have found the net 4 times, with Damienus Reverson scoring 2. Jahnoah Markelo has made the most assists with 3.

Basel – Last 10 League Games

FCB have won 3, lost 1 and drawn 6, averaging 4.9 shots on goal, 10.0 attempts and 0.9 goals. Ludovic Magnin's team average 55.7% possession, 6.4 corners taken and 4.7 corners against them, while 0.6 goals have been conceded from 10.2 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Benie Traore is top of the team’s scoring charts with 3, while Flavius Daniliuc, Moritz Broschinski, Koba Koindredi and Xherdan Shaqiri have 1. Xherdan Shaqiri has managed 4 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

FC Zurich confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Yanick Brecher (GK), Nelson Palacio, Jorge Segura, David Vujevic, Chris Kablan, Cheveyo Tsawa, Miguel Reichmuth, Livano Comenencia, Matthias Phaeton, Bledian Krasniqi, Philippe Keny.

Basel confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marwin Hitz (GK), Kevin Rueegg, Jonas Adjetey, Flavius Daniliuc, Dominik Schmid, Koba Koindredi, Dion Kacuri, Jeremy Agbonifo, Xherdan Shaqiri, Philip Otele, Albian Ajeti.

FC Zurich vs Basel Prediction & Betting Tips

Our FC Zurich vs Basel betting tips provide expert coverage of all major angles, including our main match prediction, correct score recommendation, corners betting angle and best bet builder insights.

Match Prediction

Zurich +0.5 can deliver a return for this Super League clash. We’ll side with the home team on the Asian Handicap, with the stats backing up this selection which is on offer at odds of -109.

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 FC Zurich vs Basel league stats:

  • The +0.5 line has been covered by FCZ in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +0.5 line has been covered by FCZ in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Basel in 7 of their last 10 games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Basel in 3 of their last 5 games.
  • The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Basel in 2 consecutive games.
  • The +0.5 line has been covered by FCZ in 7 of their last 10 games against Basel.
FCZ +0.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting sites suggest our pick carries a 52.1% chance of winning. In our opinion, there’s actually a probability of success between 55-60%. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

FCZ FCZ logo 1 - 1 Basel logo Basel

We’ve got a correct score prediction which involves the teams playing out a 1-1 draw. Odds of +480 look appealing and we should get a run for our money here.

Corners Prediction

Basel Under 5.5 Corners -130 BetMGM logo

The 5.5 corners line has not been covered by Basel in two straight games, while the past four FCZ home matches have seen under 5.5 corners conceded. We’re anticipating FCB to fall short of the line, with this Team Corners wager available at -130.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
FCZ Logo FCZ
Total
9.20 4.40 4.80
Home
9.30 4.70 4.60
Away
10.90 5.40 5.50
Basel Logo Basel
Total
11.10 6.40 4.70
Home
10.10 6.80 3.30
Away
10.70 5.40 5.30
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Asian Handicap FCZ +0.5 -109
Both Team To Score Yes -233
Team Corners Basel Under 5.5 -130

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FC Zurich vs Basel 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.

Bookies Have FCB as Favourites

FC Basel are available at -108 to come away with a triumph in this Super League clash, meaning a 52% likelihood of winning according to the published betting odds. FC Zurich are seen as the most unlikely winner at +250.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back FCB at -233 with a safety net or alternatively opt for FCZ at +160.

Over 2.5 Goals is the shortest odds and that means three goals or more are anticipated. If you’re anticipating that both teams will score, the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -179.

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Letzigrund Stadion
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FCB Avoid Defeat Against FCZ in Last Five H2H Letzigrund Stadion Encounters

FCZ have clocked up five losses, four wins and one draw in the past 10 home games, recording an average of 1.60 goals per match and conceding 1.90.

Basel have gone unbeaten away in the last four games. The Bebbi have finished with five wins, three losses and two draws in the last 10 away matches, scoring an average of 1.50 goals per game and conceding 1.40.

FCB overcame FCZ 4-0 when the sides last met at Letzigrund Stadion. The past 10 H2H meetings at Letzigrund Stadion have featured four triumphs for FCB, three for FCZ and three draws.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
FC Zurich logo FC Zurich Home Stats 4-1-5 3.50 1.60 1.90 8 2 7 3
Basel logo Basel Away Stats 5-2-3 2.90 1.50 1.40 7 3 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
Team Stats
FC Zurich logo FC Zurich League Stats
Basel logo Basel League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 4 defeats and 3 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 4 wins, 5 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 3 wins, 1 defeat and 6 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 5 wins, 3 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

FC Zurich vs Basel Lineups & Team News

Check the FCZ vs FCB team news before you place your bets. Stay informed with confirmed Super League lineups and the most recent injury news.

FC Zurich Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

Basel Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

FC Zurich Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

25 Yanick Brecher
15 Nelson Palacio 4 Jorge Segura 35 David Vujevic
22 Chris Kablan 6 Cheveyo Tsawa 38 Miguel Reichmuth 3 Livano Comenencia
10 Matthias Phaeton 7 Bledian Krasniqi 19 Philippe Keny
1 Marwin Hitz
27 Kevin Rueegg 32 Jonas Adjetey 24 Flavius Daniliuc 31 Dominik Schmid
8 Koba Koindredi 28 Dion Kacuri
9 Jeremy Agbonifo 10 Xherdan Shaqiri 7 Philip Otele
23 Albian Ajeti

Basel Confirmed Lineup 4-2-3-1

FC Zurich Substitutes

  • 1Silas Huber
  • 11Emmanuel Umeh
  • 14Nevio Di Giusto
  • 18Mohamed Bangoura
  • 29Damienus Reverson
  • 39Isaiah Okafor
  • 44Sebastian Walker
  • 46Jill Stiel
  • 48Daniel Ihendu

Basel Substitutes

  • 11Benie Traore
  • 13Mirko Salvi
  • 14Andrej Bacanin
  • 18Julien Duranville
  • 19Marin Soticek
  • 22Leo Leroy
  • 29Moussa Cisse
  • 43Marvin Akahomen
  • 46Kaio Eduardo

Previous FC Zurich Lineups

18 Jan Swiss Super League
Servette 1-1 FC Zurich
20 Dec Swiss Super League
Thun 4-2 FC Zurich
17 Dec Swiss Super League
FC Zurich 0-1 Lugano
13 Dec Swiss Super League
FC Zurich 2-2 Winterthur
06 Dec Swiss Super League
St. Gallen 1-2 FC Zurich
29 Nov Swiss Super League
FC Zurich 1-0 Grasshoppers

Previous Basel Lineups

22 Jan Europa League
RB Salzburg 3-1 Basel
18 Jan Swiss Super League
Basel 1-1 Sion
20 Dec Swiss Super League
Basel 1-1 Servette
17 Dec Swiss Super League
Luzern 1-2 Basel
14 Dec Swiss Super League
Basel 0-0 Lausanne
11 Dec Europa League
Basel 1-2 Aston Villa

Injuries & Suspensions

FC Zurich Injury Table
Type Name Info
Lindrit Kamberi Red card (direc
Livano Comenencia Thigh
Daniel Denoon Ankle
Basel Injury Table
Type Name Info
Keigo Tsunemoto Other
Emmanuel Essiam Other
Xherdan Shaqiri Other
Gabriel Sigua Other
Flavius Daniliuc Hip
Kaio Eduardo Other
Adriano Onyegbule Knee
Team Squads

FC Zurich Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Dennis Hediger

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Yanick Brecher 25 G 20 1800 20 0 0 0 0 0
Lindrit Kamberi 2 D 20 1532 17 3 2 0 3 1
Matthias Phaeton 10 F 20 1371 16 4 6 2 3 0
Cheveyo Tsawa 6 M 18 1309 18 2 2 1 3 0
Philippe Keny 19 F 15 1168 14 1 7 2 2 1

Basel Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Ludovic Magnin

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Marwin Hitz 1 G 20 1800 20 0 0 0 0 0
Dominik Schmid 31 M 20 1740 20 0 1 4 2 0
Xherdan Shaqiri 17 M 20 1602 19 1 6 9 3 0
Leo Leroy 22 M 18 1491 18 1 1 0 5 0
Metinho 5 M 17 1325 16 1 1 0 4 0
Switzerland FlagSuper League Table
Super League Season
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Thun 29 22 2 5 66:32 68
2 St. Gallen 29 16 6 7 58:35 54
3 Lugano 29 14 7 8 46:36 49
4 Basel 29 13 7 9 42:38 46
5 Sion 29 10 12 7 41:33 42
6 Young Boys 29 12 6 11 58:55 42
7 Luzern 29 9 9 11 57:54 36
8 Lausanne 29 9 9 11 45:47 36
9 Servette 29 7 12 10 47:53 33
10 FC Zurich 29 9 4 16 41:57 31
11 Grasshoppers 29 5 9 15 37:51 24
12 Winterthur 29 3 7 19 32:79 16
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Thun 15 10 2 3 34:18 32
2 Lugano 15 9 3 3 29:18 30
3 St. Gallen 15 9 1 5 29:17 28
4 Young Boys 14 8 2 4 34:18 26
5 Sion 15 7 5 3 21:11 26
6 Basel 14 6 5 3 19:11 23
7 Lausanne 14 4 5 5 26:24 17
8 Servette 15 3 7 5 22:26 16
9 FC Zurich 14 5 1 8 24:29 16
10 Luzern 14 3 5 6 31:31 14
11 Grasshoppers 15 3 5 7 22:24 14
12 Winterthur 14 2 4 8 19:33 10