The Swiss Super League turns in the English week in the home straight. On Wednesday and Thursday, the third championship quarter is completed with the 27th matchday. At the top of any discussion overdue, the Young Boys will defend the title and the FC Basel again runner-up in Switzerland. Nevertheless, there is great tension in the Super League, because especially the Europa League places are fiercely contested. The reigning cup winner FC Zurich is currently fourth, but feels the breath of the competition. This week is also a serious home game on the program – FC Zurich welcomes FC Basel!

Today’s Betting Predictions FC Zurich vs FC Basel

The gap between Basel and the Young Boys is a good 21 points, but the Koller-Elf has managed to overcome this gap in the autumn. In the spring of 2019, the former Dominator has been very sovereign and collected 18 points in eight games. Thanks to this strong form, the 20-time Swiss champion is in the bookmakers also on Wednesday evening in the role of favorites. For a home win of FC Zurich vs FC Basel, the odds are in the range of 3.30-3.40! The start of the game in Letzigrund is on Wednesday at 20 clock.

FC Zurich – Statistics & Current Form

At the beginning of the second half of the season, FC Zurich also toyed with the vice-championship in the Swiss Super League. But the team of Ludovic Magnin completed so far a very bumpy spring 2019th In the first eight league games in this calendar year, the reigning cup winner has collected only eight points. In the derby against the Grasshoppers as well as against Xamax Neuchatel a victory was achieved! Due to the many unnecessary point losses also the FC Zurich made sure that the league has moved much closer together. The seasonal finish is still a hot affair for the people of Zurich. The home game on Wednesday against FC Basel also serves as a dress rehearsal, because on April 25, the two teams will meet again in Letzigrund and complete the Cup semi-finals.

Until then, a significant increase in performance, because just in recent weeks, the Magnin Elf was below expectations. The “FCZ” has repeatedly proven that the team can compete qualitatively with the top teams in Switzerland. Also internationally it was very good in the Europa League! But consistency is a big problem for the young elf. Last weekend saw a 1-0 defeat by FC Sion in the Canton of Valais. The hit to the final score had to cope with the Magnin-Elf after six minutes. Subsequently, the team failed to build pressure. Sports director Thomas Bickel demanded in retrospect that the players must be far more “living”. The FC Zurich is currently relatively easy to calculate, there are no surprise moments in the game forward. The opponents are well prepared and the Magnin-Elf does not seem to have a real “Plan B”.

However, hope is certainly the good home record, because so far had the FC Zurich beaten only FC Sion and FC Lugano in front of home crowd. In the remaining eleven games at least one point was fetched (five wins, six draws). In this respect, the odds on the double chance 1 / X (in the range of 1.75) between FC Zurich and FC Basel could be quite interesting. Personally, the table fourth on Wednesday has to do without some actors. Alain Nef, Pa Modou, Hakim Guenouche, Adrian Winter, Antonio Marchesano and especially Benjamin Kololli are injured due to injury.

Expected formation of FC Zurich:
↪ Crushers – Kharabadze, Maxsö, Bangura, Untersee – Sertic – Khelifi, Kryeziu, Rüegg, Odey – Ceesay

Last matches from FC Zurich:

⚽ 30.03.2019 – Sion Vs. FC Zurich 1: 0 (Super League)
⚽ 17.03.2019 – FC Zurich vs. Xamax Neuchatel 2: 1 (Super League)
⚽ 10.03.2019 – Thun Vs. FC Zurich 2: 2 (Super League)
⚽ 03.03.2019 – FC Zurich vs. Lugano 0: 1 (Super League)
⚽ 28.02.2019 – FC Zurich vs. Kriens 2: 1 (Swiss Cup)

FC Basel – Statistics & Current Form

Again and again, the spring of 2019 for FC Basel was described as trend-setting. After the catastrophic fall of 2018, the pressure was high – and so far, the Koller Elf seem to handle the great expectations. In 2019, the Bebbies from Basel did not lose. In the third championship quarter, the 20-time champion collected 18 out of 24 possible points. Five wins face three draws. Last weekend, the “invincibility” of the new Lucerne coach Thomas Häberli (who was previously at Basel assistant coach) was shelved. However, it took a long time before an extremely defensive set team from Lucerne before Marcel Koller and his proteges could cheer. Only in the 80th Minute succeeded the second in the table deserved winning goal. After a van Wolfswinkel free kick that went to the stake, Abwehr boss and captain Marek Suchy used the rebound to the winning goal. Basel remained thus for the tenth time in series in the Super League without defeat.

After the recent achievements, self-confidence in the camp of Basel should not be lacking any more. In addition, the game against FC Luzern was further proof that the team has improved compared to the fall. Basel had to show a lot of patience and believed in the possibility of winning the match until the very end. Thanks to ten points ahead of FC Thun (3rd) Basel can play completely free. Even in foreign countries, Basel was able to convince this season. In 13 appearances 23 counters were collected, only two of the 13 away games were lost. With a broad chest should also be countable in the top game. Between FC Zurich and FC Basel odds of over 2.00 are offered for the guests victory.

Compared to the home side Marcel Koller is also spoiled for choice. Raoul Petretta is now back in the team training, so midfielder Kevin Bua is the only failure. The hardships of an English week are easy to compensate for Basel thanks to the broad cadre.

Expected formation of FC Basel:
↪ Omlin – Petretta, Cömert, Suchy, Xhaka – Free, Balanta – Stocker, Zuffi, Okafor – Ajeti

Last matches of FC Basel:

⚽ 30.03.2019 – Lucerne vs. FC Basel 0: 1 (Super League)
⚽ 17.03.2019 – FC Basel vs. Young Boys 2: 2 (Super League)
⚽ 10.03.2019 – Lugano Vs. FC Basel 1: 1 (Super League)
⚽ 03.03.2019 – FC Basel vs. Thun 3: 1 (Super League)
⚽ 27.02.2019 – Sion Vs. FC Basel 2: 4 (Swiss Cup)

FC Zurich vs. FC Basel Direct Comparison & Statistics Highlights

Relatively unequivocal reads the long-standing comparison between the “FCZ” and FC Basel! Basel won almost half of all 120 games in the Swiss Football House of Lords. The former dominator of Swiss football was able to celebrate 56 victories, while the Zurich team celebrated only 24 victories. In the current season, the Magnin-Elf against Basel remained without full success. The first duel in the Letzigrund ended on Matchday 5 with a 1-1 draw, before the FC Basel prevailed just before the winter break 2-0. In four out of the last six matches between FC Zurich and FC Basel, a tip on the under 2.5 was the right decision.

FC Zurich vs FC Basel Football Betting Predictions

The home side are under pressure after the recent results, while the guests after the strong start to the calendar year 2019 can play completely free. FC Zurich is threatening to slip out of the Europa League starting places after three championship quarters. A success against FC Basel is not necessarily to be expected. In recent years, the “FCZ” mostly pulled the short straw, is in much weaker form and has more pressure. These are not necessarily arguments that make a prediction on the home win in the game between FC Zurich and FC Basel.

Key facts – FC Zurich vs FC Basel tips

↪ Only two defeats had to accept the FC Zurich in Letzigrund!
↪ Four of the last six games ended in under 2.5!
↪ Strong spring – Basel secures second place! 18 points in eight games!

The Koller protected have not lost for ten league games and now the quality to win tight matches with much patience and will to win. In addition, Koller plague no personal worries, while the home side have to pretend some key players. Value in the top match between FC Zurich and FC Basel is certainly the tip on the score victory at odds of over 2.00 certainly exists.

Betting Predictions: 2
Odds: 2.10