Grasshopper Club Zurich
Football Swiss Super League Letzigrund Stadion Sat 21 Feb 14:30
FC Zurich
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  3. Stats
  4. Team News
  5. Injuries
  6. Squads
  7. Table

Super League Betting Preview: Grasshoppers vs FC Zurich

Grasshoppers welcome FC Zurich to Letzigrund Stadion, with kick-off set for 14:30 on Saturday 21 February.

Take a Chance on Over 2.5 Goals at a Nice Price

Grasshoppers and Zurich are set for a relatively high-scoring clash, with Over 2.5 looking like the best pick when it comes to the Total Goals market. There are odds of -149 for this outcome and that looks worth taking.

FCZ Have 7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Clashes

Grasshoppers drew on the road in their last game. A 0-0 scoreline was played out against St. Gallen at Kybunpark. Gerald Scheiblehner's side had three shots on target and 51% possession.

FC Zurich have lost in back-to-back Super League road appearances, while their previous league game was a 4-1 home loss against FC Luzern at Letzigrund Stadion. They recorded 54% possession and had six shots on goal, with Emmanuel Umeh on the scoresheet.

Head-to-Head Statistics

FCZ claimed victory in the previous meeting between these teams. A 1-0 home win was registered against Grasshoppers at Letzigrund Stadion. The 10 previous H2H meetings have involved seven FCZ wins, one draw and two Grasshoppers victories.

Swiss Super League G W D L GF GA GD GD P
4 FC Zurich logo FC Zurich 31 10 4 17 44 60 -16 44:60 34
5 Grasshoppers logo Grasshoppers 31 5 9 17 38 61 -23 38:61 24
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Grasshoppers – Last 10 League Games

Grasshoppers have 1 win, 5 losses and 4 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 9.0 attempts and 4.6 shots on goal. The Hoppers have averaged 47.5% possession and 3.3 corners per game, conceding 1.6 goals and 5.4 corners from 9.3 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal.

Top goalscorer Luke Plange has found the net 5 times, Jonathan Asp 2, with Tim Meyer and two other players on 1. The top assist makers are Jonathan Asp, Lovro Zvonarek and Luke Plange, all of whom have 1 on the board.

FC Zurich – Last 10 League Games

FCZ have 2 victories, 6 defeats and 2 draws, with an average of 1.5 goals from 5.6 shots on goal and 9.6 attempts. There’s been an average of 47.8% possession, 4.8 corners taken and 5.2 corners against, while they’ve conceded 2.2 goals from 5.2 shots on goal and 10.7 attempts.

Philippe Keny has scored 5, followed by Matthias Phaeton on 3 and Damienus Reverson with 2. Bledian Krasniqi has managed to clock up 3 assists in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Grasshoppers confirmed lineup (3-4-3): Justin Hammel (GK), Mouhamed El Bachir Ngom, Abdoulaye Diaby, Luka Mikulic, Samuel Krasniqi, Sven Koehler, Tim Meyer, Maximilian Ullmann, Felix Emmanuel Tsimba, Michael Frey, Jonathan Asp.

FC Zurich confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Silas Huber (GK), Lindrit Kamberi, David Vujevic, Alexander Hack, Chris Kablan, Cheveyo Tsawa, Nelson Palacio, Valon Berisha, Damienus Reverson, Philippe Keny, Bledian Krasniqi.

Grasshoppers vs FC Zurich Prediction & Betting Tips

Take on Grasshoppers vs FC Zurich with our in-depth betting analysis, featuring an expert match prediction, scoreline advice, corners market insight and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

It’s hard to pass up the opportunity to bet Over 2.5 Goals, with this Super League clash anticipated to feature at least three goals. Secure odds of -149 that this outcome lands which would mean a nice return.

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making football predictions. The latest Super League team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Grasshoppers vs FC Zurich league stats:

  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 11 of the last 20 Grasshoppers games at home.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 5 FCZ games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 FCZ games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 FCZ games.
  • The 2.5 line has been covered in 7 of the last 10 games between these teams.
Over 2.5 Probability

The top betting apps make it a 59.9% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our research has found that the actual probability is between 65-70%. This bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Match Prediction
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Correct Score Prediction

Grasshoppers Grasshoppers logo 2 - 1 FCZ logo FCZ

We’ve picked out a correct score of 2-1 being landed by Grasshoppers. You can secure odds of +600 and this provides an alternative way to place a wager.

Corners Prediction

Grasshoppers Under 5.5 Corners -156 BetMGM logo

In their past nine games, Grasshoppers have not covered the 5.5 corners line. There’s a chance to go under the Grasshoppers Team Corners line and we’re confident this will happen, with odds of -156 on offer.

League Games
League Games
Last 10 Total For Against
Last 10 at Home Total For Against
Last 10 Away Total For Against
Grasshoppers Logo Grasshoppers
Total
8.70 3.30 5.40
Home
9.10 4.50 4.60
Away
9.20 4.20 5.00
FCZ Logo FCZ
Total
10.00 4.80 5.20
Home
9.50 5.50 4.00
Away
11.10 5.30 5.80
Latest Corner Odds

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Bet Builder Tips

Total Goals Over 2.5 -149
Asian Handicap Grasshoppers -0.25 +110
Team Corners Grasshoppers Under 5.5 -156

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Grasshoppers 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.

Close Encounter Likely According to the Betting Sites

The latest Full-Time Result betting odds show that Grasshoppers are +148 for a Super League victory, while FC Zurich are +160. The draw is trading at +240 should you think the game will end all square.

There are different ways to bet on Grasshoppers winning and that includes the +108 about them on the Asian Handicap -0.25. It also means that if they draw with FCZ, you get half stakes refunded.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. Both Teams to Score is one of the top markets and the BTTS Yes option can be wagered at -172.

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Grasshoppers Aiming to Get Back to Winning Ways at Home

Grasshoppers have not triumphed at Letzigrund Stadion in eight straight matches. Gerald Scheiblehner's side have four draws, four defeats and two wins in the last 10 home games, scoring an average of 1.40 goals per match and conceding 1.40.

Zurich haven’t triumphed in four straight games on the road. They have clocked up six losses, two wins and two draws in the past 10 away games, recording an average of 1.10 goals per match and conceding 2.00.

The last Letzigrund Stadion meeting saw Grasshoppers beat FCZ 3-0. FCZ have four wins from the past 9 H2H meetings at Letzigrund Stadion, with three draws and two Grasshoppers victories also happening.

Last 10 League Games W-D-L G GF GA O2.5 U2.5 B-Y B-No
Grasshoppers logo Grasshoppers Home Stats 2-4-4 2.80 1.40 1.40 5 5 7 3
FC Zurich logo FC Zurich Away Stats 2-2-6 3.10 1.10 2.00 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
Team Stats
Grasshoppers logo Grasshoppers League Stats
FC Zurich logo FC Zurich League Stats
Full-Time Result
  • 1 win, 5 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 4 defeats and 4 draws in the previous 10 home matches
Full-Time Result
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 matches
  • 2 wins, 6 defeats and 2 draws in the previous 10 away matches
Goals
Goals
Corners
Corners
Possession
Possession
Top Scorers & Assists
Top Scorers & Assists

Grasshoppers vs FC Zurich Lineups & Team News

Be prepared — check the Grasshoppers vs FCZ team news before wagering. We’ll bring you the confirmed Super League lineups as well as up-to-date injury news.

Grasshoppers Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

FC Zurich Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Grasshoppers Confirmed Lineup 3-4-3

71 Justin Hammel
20 M. El Bachir 15 Abdoulaye Diaby 4 Luka Mikulic
54 Samuel Krasniqi 27 Sven Koehler 8 Tim Meyer 31 Maximilian Ullmann
19 F. Emmanuel Tsimba 99 Michael Frey 10 Jonathan Asp
1 Silas Huber
2 Lindrit Kamberi 35 David Vujevic 42 Alexander Hack 22 Chris Kablan
6 Cheveyo Tsawa 15 Nelson Palacio 23 Valon Berisha
29 Damienus Reverson 19 Philippe Keny 7 Bledian Krasniqi

FC Zurich Confirmed Lineup 4-3-3

Grasshoppers Substitutes

  • 1Nicolas Glaus
  • 2Dirk Abels
  • 5Hassane Imourane
  • 6Amir Abrashi
  • 7Luke Plange
  • 11Salifou Diarrassouba
  • 18Young-Jun Lee
  • 30Ismajl Beka
  • 52Samuel Marques

FC Zurich Substitutes

  • 8Ivan Cavaleiro
  • 9Juan Perea
  • 11Emmanuel Umeh
  • 14Nevio Di Giusto
  • 18Mohamed Bangoura
  • 25Yanick Brecher
  • 27Ilan Sauter
  • 38Miguel Reichmuth
  • 48Daniel Ihendu

Previous Grasshoppers Lineups

14 Feb Swiss Super League
St. Gallen 0-0 Grasshoppers
10 Feb Swiss Super League
Luzern 4-3 Grasshoppers
07 Feb Swiss Super League
Grasshoppers 1-1 Young Boys
31 Jan Swiss Super League
Grasshoppers 1-1 Lugano
24 Jan Swiss Super League
Lausanne 1-1 Grasshoppers
18 Jan Swiss Super League
Grasshoppers 1-3 Thun

Previous FC Zurich Lineups

14 Feb Swiss Super League
FC Zurich 1-4 Luzern
11 Feb Swiss Super League
FC Zurich 3-0 Winterthur
08 Feb Swiss Super League
Basel 2-1 FC Zurich
01 Feb Swiss Super League
Young Boys 3-0 FC Zurich
25 Jan Swiss Super League
FC Zurich 3-4 Basel
18 Jan Swiss Super League
Servette 1-1 FC Zurich

Injuries & Suspensions

Grasshoppers Injury Table
Type Name Info
Hassane Imourane Red card (direc
Young-Jun Lee Yellow cards
Yannick Bettkober Other
Luke Plange Other
Saulo Decarli Other
Pantaleo Creti Other
Dorian Paloschi Lower leg
FC Zurich Injury Table
Type Name Info
Daniel Denoon Ankle
Team Squads

Grasshoppers Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Gerald Scheiblehner

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Justin Hammel 71 G 25 2250 25 0 0 0 1 0
Simone Stroscio 28 M 24 1944 24 0 2 0 5 1
Jonathan Asp 10 M 22 1905 22 0 7 5 3 0
Dirk Abels 2 D 21 1812 20 1 0 0 5 0
Lovro Zvonarek 14 M 20 1733 20 1 2 2 2 0

FC Zurich Player Stats & Squad

Manager: Dennis Hediger

Player # Pos GP MIN ST BE G A Y R
Lindrit Kamberi 2 D 24 1892 21 3 2 0 3 1
Yanick Brecher 25 G 21 1890 21 4 0 0 0 0
Cheveyo Tsawa 6 M 23 1723 23 2 2 1 3 0
Philippe Keny 19 F 19 1528 18 1 10 2 4 1
Nelson Palacio 15 M 19 1481 17 2 0 0 3 0
Switzerland FlagSuper League Table
Super League
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Thun 32 23 2 7 72:36 71
2 St. Gallen 32 17 8 7 62:38 59
3 Lugano 32 15 9 8 49:38 54
4 Basel 32 15 8 9 50:42 53
5 Sion 32 12 13 7 48:35 49
6 Young Boys 32 13 8 11 64:59 47
7 Luzern 32 10 9 13 62:59 39
8 Servette 32 9 12 11 56:56 39
9 Lausanne 32 10 9 13 47:54 39
10 FC Zurich 32 10 4 18 45:62 34
11 Grasshoppers 32 5 9 18 38:65 24
12 Winterthur 32 4 7 21 35:84 19
Super League Championship Group
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Thun 31 23 2 6 72:35 71
2 St. Gallen 31 16 8 7 60:37 56
3 Basel 31 15 7 9 47:39 52
4 Lugano 31 14 9 8 48:38 51
5 Sion 31 11 13 7 44:35 46
6 Young Boys 31 13 7 11 61:56 46
Super League Relegation Group
# Team G W D L +/- P
1 Luzern 31 10 9 12 62:56 39
2 Servette 31 8 12 11 53:56 36
3 Lausanne 31 9 9 13 45:53 36
4 FC Zurich 31 10 4 17 44:60 34
5 Grasshoppers 31 5 9 17 38:61 24
6 Winterthur 31 4 7 20 34:82 19