FC Basel vs Grasshoppers Prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds

The RotBlau will take on Hoppers on matchday 30 in the Swiss Super League.

FC Basel will lock horns against Grasshoppers on matchday 30 in the Swiss top division. Both teams have different stories this season and will look to add three points to their tally. Basel are sitting at the second spot on the table.

In 29 matches, they have won 14, drawn seven and lost eight games. With 49 points on the table, they will look to go on top after winning against the Hoppers. Overall, the home team have a decent record at home, and surely they will look to use their home advantage to get a win over Hoppers as they failed to do it in the reverse fixture.

Hoppers are in the relegation zone and are sitting at the 11th position on the points table. They did perform well against Basel last time out, and the match ended in a draw. But this time, getting a point will be a difficult task for the away side.

They do have players who can create a lot of trouble for the home team, but Basel will still be the more confident side as they have performed much better this season. Hoppers’ defence has been awful, and they will have to make sure to defend properly as a team in the upcoming fixture. This will be a mouthwatering clash.

Kick-Off:

• Location: Basel, Switzerland
• Stadium: St. Jacobs Park
• Date: Friday, 4 April
• Kick-Off Time: 12:00 AM IST
• Referee: TBD
• VAR: In Use

Form

FC Basel (in all competitions): W-L-D-W-W

Grasshopper (in all competitions): L-D-L-W-D

Players to Watch

Philip Otele (FC Basel)

He likes to stay near the touchline. He is a good dribbler who can take on players with his pace and can easily beat them with his trickery. He manipulates the defenders by using step-overs and is easily able to get past them.

He is a versatile player who can play in any attacking position and has a bit of unpredictability in his style of play, which makes things even more difficult for the opponents. Otele have really good confidence and beleive in himself and also has a good attitude on the pitch. In 10 games for FC Basel, he has scored three goals and provided one assist.

Unexpected reinforcement for FC Basel‘s attack 🇳🇬After clubs in Lituania, Romania and the UAE, 25-year old striker Philip Otele joins on loan from Al-Wahda FC. Will be interesting to see where he fits in – they already have very good attacking options! https://t.co/QbcYEFDmCK pic.twitter.com/bvArsycesv

— Bolzplazz Swiss Football Platform (@Bolzplazz) January 16, 2025

Giotto Morandi (Grasshoppers)

The Swiss midfielder has been part of the Grasshopper team for the last seven years and is a fan favourite. He graduated from the academy and got promoted to the first team. He is a quality player who is the heart of the midfield and controls the game like an elite player.

Even though his team is going through some tough times, he has been consistently performing well and contributes well in offence and defence. In 20 games this season, he has scored four goals and provided four assists.

Der Synergetics Spieler des Monats September ist Giotto Morandi! 🔵⚪Herzliche Gratulation, Giotto! 👏#gczürich #immerwiiter pic.twitter.com/V5OJqiQTKp

— Grasshopper Club Zürich (@gc_zuerich) October 3, 2024

Match Facts

• The winner of the last meeting were Grasshopper
• When FC Basel lead 1-0 at home, they win in 71% of their matches
• In the Swiss Super League, FC Basel have a better performance than Grasshopper

FC Basel vs Grasshoppers: Betting Tips & Odds

• Tip 1 – FC Basel to win this fixture – 4/9 by bet365
• Tip 2 – Both teams to score
• Tip 3 – Goals scored over 1.5

Injury and Team News

Adrian Leon Barisic, Finn van Breemen and Adriano Onyegbule all are injured for the home side. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Tugra Turhna is the only injury concern for the away side. The rest of the players are fit to play.

Head-to-Head

Matches: 76

FC Basel: 39

Grasshoppers: 18

Draws: 19

Predicted Lineups

FC Basel Predicted Lineups (4-2-3-1):

Hitz (GK); Ruegg, Adjetey, Vouillouz, Schmid; Avdullahu, Metinho; Traore, Shaqiri, Otele; Benjamin

Grasshoppers Predicted Lineup (4-2-3-1):

Hammel (GK); Schmitz, Seko, Ndegne, Persson; Choiniere, Abrashi; Abels, Morandi, Irankunda; Bojang

Match Prediction

Last time, Grasshopper won the game, and it was a bit of a shock to FC Basel. But this time, FC Basel are the clear favourite to win this fixture. The home side are in good form, and they have players who can make the difference on the field. This will be an exciting clash for sure, but most probably, the home team will win the match.

Prediction: FC Basel 2-1 Grasshopper

Telecast Details

India: No Telecast

UK: One Football

USA: No Telecast

Nigeria: No Telecast

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