Our Basel vs FC Zurich Prediction: 3-1
Basel vs FC Zurich in the Switzerland Super League is scheduled for an 19:30 GMT kick-off on Wednesday October 29, 2025. A 3-1 result in favor of the hosts is our top pick, yet with both sides creating chances, over 2.5 goals remains an appealing option.
This Basel vs FC Zurich prediction is backed by a deep dive into both teams' recent performances, key stats and head-to-head history — all of which you'll find detailed below to help you make an informed betting decision.
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Recent Form Insights
Basel's Last Match – Lausanne Sports vs Basel
Basel will be looking to bounce back after a 1-5 Switzerland Super League defeat against Lausanne Sports on October 26. In that match, Basel controlled 62% of possession and managed 9 shots on goal, with 5 hitting the target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Lausanne Sports | 38% | 17 (9) | 3.5 | 20 |
 Basel | 62% | 9 (5) | 1.66 | 45 |
FC Zurich's Last Match – FC Zurich vs Young Boys
After suffering a 2-3 Switzerland Super League loss to Young Boys, FC Zurich must win to get back on track. In that match, FC Zurich recorded 61% possession, firing 10 shots at goal, with 4 on target.
| Team | Possession | Shots (on target) | xG | Dangerous Attacks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 FC Zurich | 61% | 10 (4) | 2.43 | 40 |
 Young Boys | 39% | 8 (7) | 2.33 | 27 |
Basel vs FC Zurich Stats
Key Stats
| Basel | FC Zurich | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.68 | Attacking Strength | 0.92 |
| 0.61 | Defence Strength | 0.99 |
| 1.6 | Points Per Game | 1.6 |
| 5/10 | WIN | 5/10 |
| 1/10 | DRAW | 1/10 |
| 4/10 | Clean Sheets | 1/10 |
| 5/10 | BTTS | 6/10 |
| 7/10 | Over 2.5 Goals | 7/10 |
| 1.7 | Average Scored | 1.5 |
Goals Scored vs Goals Conceded
Basel are averaging 1.7 goals scored and 1.4 conceded per match, while FC Zurich average 1.5 scored and 1.6 conceded per game.
Basel 17-14
FC Zurich 15-16
What are the odds for this match?
Basel to win: @1.615
Draw: @4.2
FC Zurich to win: @4.5
Lineups
Basel (4-2-3-1) : Marwin Hitz, Nicolas Vouilloz, Adrian Leon Barisic, Flavius Daniliuc, Dominik Robin Schmid, Benie Adama Traore, Metinho, Leo Leroy, Philipas Otele, Xherdan Shaqiri, Albian Ajeti
FC Zurich (4-3-3) : Yanick Brecher, Livano Comenencia, Lindrit Kamberi, Mariano Gomez, Calixte Ligue, Nelson Palacio, Cheveyo Tsawa, Steven Zuber, Matthias Phaeton, Philippe Keny, Jahnoah Markelo