Базель vs Грассхоппер Prediction Adam Hakanson Pro Tipster

Current form

Basel come into this match after winning their last three league matches, scoring 8 goals and conceding just 2 in that run. Their recent victories have lifted them into 3rd place in the Swiss Super League table.

Recent matches

• 2-0 win vs FC Zürich
  1-0 win vs FC Lugano
  3-1 win vs Servette FC

Key players and injuries

Basel will be without star striker Cedric Itten, who is suspended for this match after receiving a red card in their last game. However, they can still call upon in-form midfielders Taulant Xhaka and Aldo Kalulu, who have combined for 6 goals and 5 assists in their last 5 matches.

Position in the standings

Basel currently sit 3rd in the Swiss Super League table with 50 points from 28 games, 8 points behind leaders Young Boys.

Strengths and weaknesses

Basel's strengths lie in their attacking prowess, having scored 52 goals in the league so far this campaign. However, they can be vulnerable defensively at times, conceding 38 goals already this season.

Grasshopper Club Zürich

Current form

Grasshopper have struggled for consistency lately, winning just 2 of their last 6 league matches and losing their last 2 games on the road. They currently occupy 8th place in the table.

Recent matches

• 0-2 loss vs FC St. Gallen
  0-1 loss vs Servette FC
  3-2 win vs FC Sion
  1-1 draw vs Young Boys

Key players and injuries

Striker Cédric Itten has scored 12 league goals for Grasshopper this season and will be their main threat, while winger Leo Bonatini has contributed 5 goals and 4 assists. They have no new major injury concerns.

Position in the standings

Grasshopper sit 8th in the Swiss Super League on 36 points after 28 games played.

Strengths and weaknesses

Their strength is in attack where they have scored 45 goals, but defensively they have conceded 44 times, highlighting their vulnerability at the back.

Head-to-head statistics (Recent Meetings)

• Basel 2-1 Grasshopper (29.10.2024)
• Grasshopper 1-1 Basel (15.02.2024)
• Basel 3-0 Grasshopper (18.08.2023)

Basel have won 2 of the last 3 meetings between the teams, though the two sides shared a 1-1 draw in their most recent encounter earlier this season. Key midfielder Taulant Xhaka scored in both of Basel's wins over Grasshopper.

Betting Odds & Coefficients

Best Odds from Leading Bookmakers:

• Basel win: 1.80
• Draw: 3.75
• Grasshopper win: 4.33

Over/Under 2.5 Goals:

• Over 2.5 goals: 2.00
• Under 2.5 goals: 1.80

Both Teams to Score:

• Yes: 1.90
• No: 1.83