With only a second place finish for Basel in the championship, all that remains is the Swiss Cup to decorate the letterhead with another title. For the former series champion is in the coming semi-final against FC Zurich again an away game – as well as in the four previous rounds of the 94th edition of the competition. So far, the hosts have been lucky enough to play, as it is the first game to be played against a Super League rival. In the domestic league, the previous year’s fourth is currently rather weak.
FC Zurich vs FC Basel Today’s Betting Prediction
Read on now five matchdays in series, where no victory succeeded. The fact that FC Zurich should not be underestimated in the Cup, he has last proved in the past season, when he won by a 2-1 against the champion from Bern and also in his playing field, the Stade de Suisse, the title. It was already the third title in the last five years! However, the guests will be very committed because of the last remaining chance for a cup and playful is the 2019 still unbeaten team of Marcel Koller estimate anyway stronger. At FC Zurich vs FC Basel, the tip is therefore on a victory of the Red-Blue and is played with 4 units.
FC Zurich – Statistics & Current Form
The impressive number of 12 Cup wins on the part of the FC Basel missed the FC Zurich just barely – but with ten successes of FCZ also one of the most successful clubs in the Swiss Cup. Particularly impressive is the fact that as soon as Zurich reaches the final, also usually wins, because only one final game has been lost so far. For Zurich speaks in the run-up to the meeting, that they have presented themselves as an absolute cup team especially in the recent past. So they brought three triumphs in the last five editions of the competition!
The current form is again less successful. So the FCZ is on the third last place in the Super League and is still fighting against relegation. At the same time, the bizarre table also allows qualification for the Europa League. Between the fourth and eighth place are just three points, which is up and down still everything is possible. In addition, the cup still offers the chance for a title and the way to Europe.
In order for this possibility to be used, however, the offensive of FC Zurich must be significantly increased. In the Super League she stands after 30 matchdays at a meager 36 hits – a value that only undercut the bottom of the table and city neighbor, the Grasshoppers Zurich. Looking back on the last five rounds of play, FCZ’s attack comes on a single goal. Only limited hope makes the home record of the blue-white. Thus, the team of coach Ludovic Magnin has five wins after 15 home games, whereby two-thirds of the games were not won in the home Letzigrund. With a cut of just over a goal on their own terrain, the offensive weakness is also pronounced at home. Zurich have also been without Lugano since the last matchday, defending player Hekuran Kryeziu, who suffered a cruciate ligament rupture in his left knee and has to pause for several months.
Expected formation of FC Zurich ↴
Crushers – Modou – Maxso – Untersee – Rueegg – Kryeziu M. – Sertic – Kharabadze – Marchesano -Domgjoni – Ceesay
Last matches from FC Zurich:
⚽️ 19.04.2019 – Lugano Vs. FC Zurich 3: 0 (Super League)
⚽️ 14.04.2019 – FC Zurich vs. Young Boys 0: 1 (Super League)
⚽️ 06.04.2019 – Grasshoppers vs. FC Zurich 1: 1 (Super League)
⚽️ 03.04.2019 – FC Zurich vs. FC Basel 0: 2 (Super League)
⚽️ 30.03.2019 – Sion Vs. FC Zurich 1: 0 (Super League)
FC Basel – Statistics & Current Form
For Basel, Los Zürich is a good omen. So the FCB met last in the season 2016/17 on the FCZ sat down 3-1 by. Afterwards the trophy was brought. Should it succeed this season with a triumph, Basel would catch up with 13 cup wins on the FC Sion, which currently occupies the second place in terms of most cup successes. With 19 cup wins the Grasshopper Club Zürich is still sovereign in the first place.
From the point of view of the team from north-western Switzerland, the signs for the cup match are very good: Like the champion from Bern, Basel has not lost any of its 13 official matches in the current year and six games before the end of the season the FCB confidently takes the lead with 16 points FC Thun take second place in the table. The very good performances in recent weeks have also been called away, where Basel has not suffered a bankruptcy since mid-November. In view of the current constitution it is therefore clear why at FC Zurich vs FC Basel the odds favor the guests in terms of progress.
In the previous round of the cup against FC Sion, however, the 20-time champions of the country did quite hard. Thus, the next round was only reached after a successful extra time, in which Valentin Stocker delivered a double. The Wallis, who have against Basel a deep black series of meanwhile 19 non-won home games after regular season (the only achievement was a cup victory in 2015, also after extra time) but also got a playful good day and were in a form-strong phase. A judgment that does not apply to the upcoming opponents at the moment. As part of the dress rehearsal for the cup, which also took place in Sion last weekend, it was again much better for Basel, as proven by the unbearable 3-0 success.
Expected formation of FC Basel ↴
Omlin – Balanta – Suchy – Widmer – Petretta – Xhaka – Free – van Wolfswinkel – Zuffi – Zhegrova – Ajeti
Last matches of FC Basel:
⚽️ 19.04.2019 – Sion Vs. FC Basel 0: 3 (Super League)
⚽️ 13.04.2019 – FC Basel vs. Grasshoppers 0: 0 (Super League)
⚽️ 07.04.2019 – FC Basel vs. Lugano 1: 1 (Super League)
⚽️ 03.04.2019 – FC Zurich vs. FC Basel 0: 2 (Super League)
⚽️ 30.03.2019 – Lucerne vs. FC Basel 0: 1 (Super League)
FC Zurich vs FC Basel Direct Comparison
The last direct duel is not long ago. It took place about three weeks ago and ended with a 2-0 away win from Basel. A victory that was absolutely deserved in view of the game and should have been even higher. The kickers from the Rhine have meanwhile been unbeaten in three matches with the FCZ. In the upcoming match between FC Zurich and FC Basel, the odds point to a continuation of this series.
FC Zürich vs FC Basel Football Betting Tips Explained
Even though the city club is not very consistent in the championship, it is always a dangerous opponent in the cup. As current title holder and three-time winner in the last five years, the balance in the competition is extremely good. A proud record, but the shape these days is weak. For five matchdays no win and only one hit speak a clear language. In addition, the recent duel with the upcoming opponent, which took place only at the beginning of the month, was lost without a sound and 0: 2.
Key facts – FC Zurich vs FC Basel tips
🔻 Zurich has been very successful in the Swiss Cup for the past 5 years – 3 titles
🔻 Basel has not lost a competitive game in 2019 (8 wins, 5 draws)
🔻 Three weeks ago, the visitors won the league match in Zurich confidently with 2: 0
Furthermore, the guests will play very dedicated, as they can only reap the Swiss Cup title in this season. To enter the finals on 19 May at the Stade de Suisse in Bern is therefore the most important remaining season goal for FCB. In addition, Basel has so far been very stable in the current calendar year. So the team has not lost a competitive match in 2019 and instead struck eight wins and five draws. At FC Zurich vs FC Basel, the tip is therefore on the guests.
Betting Prediction: 2
Odds: 1.95
