Basel vs Grasshopper: match statistics
Basel sits in 4th place in the table and presents solid home form with 38% wins and just 23% losses at their own stadium. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +7 in home matches, scoring an average of 1.38 goals while conceding just 0.85 per match. Grasshopper occupies a distant 11th place with very poor away form—only 15% wins and a staggering 54% losses on the road, alongside a negative goal difference of -11. The visitors concede an average of 2 goals per away match and fail to keep a clean sheet in 85% of fixtures, which, combined with Basel's possession advantage (57%) and higher xG (2.0 vs 1.43), gives the hosts a clear edge. Recent results for both teams (Basel: 2 wins in the last 5 matches, Grasshopper: only 1 win) further confirm the hosts' advantage, though Basel's form is not ideal, leaving room for a draw or a surprise from the visitors.
Basel vs Grasshopper: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Basel played against Grasshopper in Super League (Switzerland). The game was played on March 5, 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Recent form
Basel has 2 wins, 1 draw and 2 losses over its last five games, averaging 1.40 points per game. Grasshopper has 1 win, 2 draws and 2 losses, with 1.00 points per game.
Scoring records
Basel scores 1.52 goals per game and allows 1.30. Grasshopper scores 1.30 and allows 1.74. Games in this league average 3.28 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 67% of Basel's games and 63% of Grasshopper's. The Over 2.5 rates are 59% and 52%, compared with league averages of 68% for BTTS and 67% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Basel has the higher season xG average, 1.85 to 1.44 per game. Basel takes 16.7 shots per game, while Grasshopper takes 12.7.
First-half and second-half trends
Basel leads at halftime in 41% of its games and scores 0.78 goals per game after halftime. Grasshopper leads at halftime in 26% and scores 0.70 after halftime.
When the teams score
Basel's most productive scoring window is minutes 31-45+ (9 goals). For Grasshopper, it is minutes 76-90+ (9 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Super League games average 3.28 goals. Both teams score in 68% of games, and 67% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 1 draw and 0 away wins. Those games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
Archived pre-match analysis
This analysis was prepared before kick-off. The conclusions use only information available before the match and do not include the final result or post-match statistics.
General match analysis
Basel sits in 4th place in the table and presents solid home form with 38% wins and just 23% losses at their own stadium. The hosts have a positive goal difference of +7 in home matches, scoring an average of 1.38 goals while conceding just 0.85 per match. Grasshopper occupies a distant 11th place with very poor away form—only 15% wins and a staggering 54% losses on the road, alongside a negative goal difference of -11. The visitors concede an average of 2 goals per away match and fail to keep a clean sheet in 85% of fixtures, which, combined with Basel's possession advantage (57%) and higher xG (2.0 vs 1.43), gives the hosts a clear edge. Recent results for both teams (Basel: 2 wins in the last 5 matches, Grasshopper: only 1 win) further confirm the hosts' advantage, though Basel's form is not ideal, leaving room for a draw or a surprise from the visitors.
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Game stats
Pre-game profile— what do the season numbers say?
This team profile combines season stats and recent form. In-game statistics appear after the final whistle.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Compare both teams' attacking and defensive records this season.
Shooting quality
| Basel | Grasshopper | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 36% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.29 |
xG per shot around 0.08 usually means long-range attempts; 0.15+ usually means box chances. The style label comes from possession, shot volume and conversion.
* xG (expected goals) says how many goals a team should score from its chances. If actual goals are above xG, finishing is above average; if below xG, chances are being missed.
Team form— who is in better shape?
Last five games and season record, overall, at home and away.
Basel is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / game - Basel · 1 pts / game - Grasshopper
Goals— how do both teams score and concede?
How many goals both teams score and concede, plus how often they keep a clean sheet or fail to score.
Basel is 17% better for: goals scored per game.
1.52 goals / game - Basel · 1.3 goals / game - Grasshopper
Basel is 34% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.3 goals / game - Basel · 1.74 goals / game - Grasshopper
Basel scores in 81% of games (22 of 27 meczów), while Grasshopper keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 meczów).
Grasshopper scores in 74% of games (20 of 27 meczów), while Basel keeps a clean sheet in 26% (7 of 27 meczów).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away games this season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often games involving these teams produce goals at both ends, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these games cross the goal lines?
See how often games involving these teams clear each goal line, for the full game and each half.
Full game - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Basel
Over / Under - Grasshopper
1st half
2nd half
Game halves— when do the teams score more often?
How teams split performance between first and second half: goals, points, clean sheets and half-time state.
Basel is 31% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.56 pts / game - Basel · 1.19 pts / game - Grasshopper
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Basel - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 41% of games and wins 44%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.2 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
Grasshopper - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 26% of games and wins 19%. Sometimes gives up a halftime lead.
Allows 0.1 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals per game | 1.2 | 2.0 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -2 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals per game | 1.4 | 1.2 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 60% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
* Table colors show frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate and red is rare. They are not team ratings.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
The parts of a game in which both teams score and allow the most goals.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (9 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (9). Late-goal balance (76-90): +2 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 76-90 (9 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +4 - wins late phases.
* Buckets 31-45 and 76-90 include added-time goals.
Additional team indicators— what do xG, efficiency and form show?
A comparison of chance quality, results and trends from completed games this season.
Game profile
Basel
Grasshopper
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range use public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical game profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed games from the season.
League context— is this a high-scoring league?
How both teams compare with league-wide averages (Super League).
Teams vs league
| Basel | Liga | Grasshopper | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 2.81 | 3.28 | ▼ 3.04 |
| Both teams scored | • 67% | 68% | ▼ 63% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 59% | 67% | ▼ 52% |
| Clean sheets | ▲ 26% | 19% | ▼ 15% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 81% | 76% | ▼ 74% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 78% | 82% | ▼ 78% |
^ green = above league average, ˇ red = below league average. This shows direction of the gap, not a team rating.
Lineups and player events
Verified starters, substitutes and recorded player events for this match.
Home team
Starting lineup
Away team
Starting lineup
Match timeline
Goals, cards and substitutions arranged in chronological order.
Referee and managers
Open their season profiles to compare match records, goals and disciplinary trends.
Referee context
See how often this referee shows cards, awards penalties and how their matches tend to finish.
Head-to-head
Record from Basel's perspective: 1 win, 1 draw and 0 losses against Grasshopper. Games average 2.50 goals, and both teams scored in 100% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Basel vs Grasshopper?
The Super League match finished Basel 1:0 Grasshopper. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Basel and Grasshopper?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Basel won 1, Grasshopper won 0 and 1 ended level. These games averaged 2.50 goals, with both teams scoring in 100% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Basel vs Grasshopper?
Basel score 1.52 goals per game on average and Grasshopper 1.30. The Super League average is 3.28 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 67% of Basel's matches and 63% of Grasshopper's.
What form are Basel and Grasshopper in?
Over the last 5 games Basel have a 2-1-2 record (1.40 points per game) and Grasshopper 1-2-2 (1.00 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Basel vs Grasshopper?
The statistical background for Basel vs Grasshopper — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under — is on this page. The tip with full reasoning and a value assessment is in the NoFluffPicks app.