FC Zurich vs Basel Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 22 Aug 2026

FC Zurich vs Basel Predictions

Main Match Prediction

FCZ Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -123

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There’s a strong case for backing Zurich +0.5 on the Asian Handicap in their meeting with Basel. Landing odds of -123 looks like great value and we simply need the hosts to avoid a defeat here.

Read our complete Zurich vs Basel betting preview for the full analysis behind our main match prediction, as well as our correct score pick, corners prediction and bet builder tips.

FC Zurich vs Basel Preview

FC Zurich go head-to-head with Basel at Letzigrund Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Saturday 22 August.

FC Zurich lost away from home in their last game. FC Lugano won 5-0 at AIL Arena. Marcel Koller's team recorded just 38% possession and one shot on target.

FC Basel won their previous game which was at home. It was a 4-2 triumph at St. Jakob Park against FC Thun. The Bebbi were 47% in the possession stakes and managed seven shots on goal, with Asane Sow scoring two, while Zan Celar and Xherdan Shaqiri also found the net.

2-1 FCB Triumph in Previous H2H

FCB have five consecutive victories against FCZ. Their last encounter saw FCB make home advantage count at St. Jakob Park, winning 2-1. The past 10 H2H meetings have featured five FCB victories, three draws and two FCZ wins.

Swiss Super League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Basel	3	2	0	1	5	3	2	5:3	6
8	FC Zurich	3	1	0	2	3	8	-5	3:8	3

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2 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw, averaging 0.8 goals from 2.9 shots on goal and 10.0 attempts. FCZ have had 49.0% possession and 3.6 corners per game. On average, their opponents have scored 2.0 goals from 5.4 shots on goal and 13.1 attempts, while being awarded 6.7 corners.

Valon Berisha and five of his team-mates all top the scoring with 1 goals apiece. Philippe Keny is the top assists maker with 3.

FCB have won 3, lost 6 and drawn 1, averaging 4.3 shots on goal, 11.4 attempts and 1.3 goals. Stephan Lichtsteiner's men average 50.6% possession, 5.3 corners awarded and 5.5 corners against, while 2.2 goals have been conceded from 12.8 attempts and 4.9 shots on goal.

The top scorers have been Asane Sow, Zan Celar and Xherdan Shaqiri, with 2 goals apiece. Asane Sow and Benie Traore are the top assists providers with 2 in the previous 10 games.

Predicted & Confirmed Lineups

FC Zurich predicted lineup (4-1-4-1): Heinz Lindner (GK), Selmin Hodza, Lindrit Kamberi, Ilan Sauter, Neil Volken, Leandro Schödler, Bledian Krasniqi, Livano Comenencia, Valon Berisha, Umeh Emmanuel, Philippe Keny.

Basel predicted lineup (4-3-3): Mirko Salvi (GK), Keigo Tsunemoto, Flavius Daniliuc, Akpe Victory, Moussa Cissé, Ludwig Malachowski Thorell, Becir Omeragic, Xherdan Shaqiri, Asane Sow, Žan Celar, Kazeem Olaigbe.

Main Match Prediction

We’ll take Zurich on the Asian Handicap in this Super League encounter, with odds of -123 available that they win with a +0.5 goal start. We’re confident the home team will keep the opposition at bay.

Key stats supporting our main match prediction (league matches):

• The +0.5 line has been covered by FCZ in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• 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 12 of their last 20 games.

In order to come up with the best football predictions, we like to know the Super League team news and study the latest form. There are also plenty of numbers to crunch from the available stats.

If you go by the best football betting sites, our pick has a 55.2% chance of delivering a return. After careful examination, our tipsters have this probability somewhere between 60-65%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Correct Score Prediction

FCZ 1 - 1 Basel

There are odds of +500 that the two teams play out a 1-1 scoreline. The correct score option is popular due to the potential return that can be achieved.

Corners Prediction

Under 10.5 Corners -111

There has been under 10.5 corners in three straight FCZ games. On this evidence, we can take a price of -111 that this Total Corners wager falls short of the line.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

FCZ

Total

10.30 3.60 6.70

Home

11.20 5.00 6.20

Away

11.10 3.30 7.80

Basel

Total

10.80 5.30 5.50

Home

10.20 5.20 5.00

Away

11.50 5.40 6.10

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-130

Under 10.5

-111

FCZ Corners

Over 4.5

-122

Under 4.5

-118

Basel Corners

Over 5.5

-127

Under 5.5

-114

Most Corners

1

+133

X

+600

2

-154

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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.

With the bookies giving them a 52% probability of winning, FC Basel might be a popular acca pick. Their current betting odds are -110 when it comes to triumphing in this Super League clash. FC Zurich are regarded as the least likely winner at +235.

There’s sometimes a case for betting on the Draw No Bet market, with FCB available at -222 for those who want insurance on their bet. The same applies to opponents FCZ at +148.

If you’re looking to bet on more than two goals, then Over 2.5 has the lowest price. If both teams to score is something you think will happen, there’s an opportunity to wager Yes at -213 on the BTTS market.

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Full-Time Result

1

+235

X

+270

2

-110

Half-Time Result

1

+255

X

+133

2

+135

Double Chance

1X

-132

12

-455

X2

-385

Draw No Bet

1

+148

2

-222

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp +0.5

-123

2 Hcp -0.5

-116

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+132

Over 2.5

-192

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-213

No

+143

Stats: Swiss Super League matches only
FCZ have finished with six defeats and four wins in the past 10 home games, netting an average of 1.50 goals per match and conceding 1.80.

FCB have finished with six defeats and four wins in the past 10 away games, netting an average of 1.20 goals per match and conceding 2.30.

In the last meeting at Letzigrund Stadion, FCB defeated FCZ by a 4-3 scoreline. We’ve seen four FCB wins, three FCZ victories and three draws for the past 10 H2H matches at Letzigrund Stadion.

Last 10 League Games		W-D-L	G	GF	GA	O2.5	U2.5	B-Y	B-No
FC Zurich Home Stats		4-0-6	3.30	1.50	1.80	8	2	7	3
Basel Away Stats		4-0-6	3.50	1.20	2.30	7	3	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

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FC Zurich vs Basel Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the FCZ vs FCB team news before placing your bets. We’ll update you with the confirmed Super League lineups and the latest injury reports.

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