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Saturday, 22 August 2026

Letzigrund Stadion · Analysis updated 01:51 UTC

FC Zurich vs FC Basel 1893 Prediction, Odds & Statistics

Our Poisson-based model projects 1.45 expected goals for FC Zurich and 1.92 for FC Basel 1893, a combined total of 3.37. That distribution gives FC Basel 1893 the largest share of the 1X2 market at 49%, with the draw at 22%. Goals markets follow the same shape: 65% for over 2.5 goals and 65% for both teams to score, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%. Probabilities are statistical estimates and carry meaningful uncertainty — a 49% favourite still loses or draws roughly 51% of the time.

Model pick

FC Basel 1893 to Win

48.8% probability

Low confidence

Expected goals

1.45 – 1.92

Model version

poisson-v2

Probabilities are statistical estimates, not guarantees.

Match result (1X2)

FC Zurich win29%
Draw22%
FC Basel 1893 win49%

Double chance 1X

51%

Double chance 12

78%

Double chance X2

71%

Goals markets

Over 1.5 goals85%
Over 2.5 goals65%
Over 3.5 goals44%
Both teams to score65%

Correct score

  • 1–19.6%
  • 1–29.2%
  • 2–16.9%
  • 2–26.7%
  • 0–16.6%

Why the model likes this

  • Most likely outcome

    The model rates FC Basel 1893 to win the strongest 1X2 selection at 49%, against 29% / 22% / 49% for home, draw and away.

  • Expected goals balance

    Projected 1.45 goals for FC Zurich and 1.92 for FC Basel 1893, a combined 3.37 — an open game on paper.

  • Goals markets

    Over 2.5 goals lands at 65% and both teams to score at 65%, with 1–1 the single most likely scoreline at 10%.

  • Model confidence

    FC Basel 1893 to Win is the headline pick at 49% with low confidence, built from team strength, home advantage and competition baselines while season data is still limited.

Recent form

FC Zurich

    FC Basel 1893

      Head-to-head

      Head-to-head history is temporarily unavailable. The prediction below is unaffected — it is built from current form, home and away performance, goals data and competition statistics.

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      2BSC Young Boys321087
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      4FC Sion320126
      5FC Basel 1893320126
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      7Servette FC3102-13
      8FC Zurich3102-53
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      Predictions are statistical estimates generated from historical and current team data. They are provided for information and entertainment only and are not betting advice. 18+ only.