Grasshopper vs Zürich: match statistics
Grasshopper appear to have a slight edge in this match, primarily due to home advantage. The hosts have averaged 1.2 points per game in their last five matches overall and show more consistent form (D-W-D-L-D) compared to Zürich (L-L-L-W-L), who have managed only 0.6 points per game. Zürich have a very poor defense away from home, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game, and have never kept a clean sheet in away matches this season. Grasshopper have scored an average of 1.5 goals in home matches, which, combined with an expected xG of 1.44, suggests efficiency in finishing. Zürich win only 25% of their away matches and lose as many as half, further favoring the hosts. Considering all statistics, a draw is also a realistic scenario due to Grasshopper's high percentage of home draws (42%), but the visitors' poor form points to a slight advantage for the home side.
Grasshopper vs Zürich: form, goals and key statistics
Game details
Grasshopper played against Zürich in Super League (Switzerland). The game was played on February 21, 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Recent form
Grasshopper has 0 wins, 4 draws and 1 loss over its last five games, averaging 0.80 points per game. Zürich has 1 win, 0 draws and 4 losses, with 0.60 points per game.
Scoring records
Grasshopper scores 1.32 goals per game and allows 1.80. Zürich scores 1.48 and allows 1.96. Games in this league average 3.32 goals.
BTTS and goal totals
Both teams score in 64% of Grasshopper's games and 68% of Zürich's. The Over 2.5 rates are 52% and 76%, compared with league averages of 68% for BTTS and 66% for Over 2.5.
xG and shots
Zürich has the higher season xG average, 1.64 to 1.44 per game. Grasshopper takes 12.7 shots per game, while Zürich takes 14.2.
First-half and second-half trends
Grasshopper leads at halftime in 24% of its games and scores 0.72 goals per game after halftime. Zürich leads at halftime in 32% and scores 0.72 after halftime.
When the teams score
Grasshopper's most productive scoring window is minutes 76-90+ (8 goals). For Zürich, it is minutes 16-30 (8 goals). These are past scoring patterns, not predicted goal times.
League scoring profile
Super League games average 3.32 goals. Both teams score in 68% of games, and 66% finish with at least three goals.
Head-to-head record
Before this game, 2 previous meetings were available. The record was 1 home win, 0 draws and 1 away win. Those games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% 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
Grasshopper appear to have a slight edge in this match, primarily due to home advantage. The hosts have averaged 1.2 points per game in their last five matches overall and show more consistent form (D-W-D-L-D) compared to Zürich (L-L-L-W-L), who have managed only 0.6 points per game. Zürich have a very poor defense away from home, conceding an average of 1.83 goals per game, and have never kept a clean sheet in away matches this season. Grasshopper have scored an average of 1.5 goals in home matches, which, combined with an expected xG of 1.44, suggests efficiency in finishing. Zürich win only 25% of their away matches and lose as many as half, further favoring the hosts. Considering all statistics, a draw is also a realistic scenario due to Grasshopper's high percentage of home draws (42%), but the visitors' poor form points to a slight advantage for the home side.
View the statistical overviewStats by half
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
| Grasshopper | Zürich | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 36% | 38% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.12 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.29 | 0.27 |
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.
Grasshopper is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / game - Grasshopper · 0.6 pts / game - Zürich
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.
Zürich is 12% better for: goals scored per game.
1.32 goals / game - Grasshopper · 1.48 goals / game - Zürich
Grasshopper is 9% better for: goals allowed per game.
1.8 goals / game - Grasshopper · 1.96 goals / game - Zürich
Grasshopper scores in 72% of games (18 of 25 meczów), while Zürich keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 25 meczów).
Zürich scores in 76% of games (19 of 25 meczów), while Grasshopper keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 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 - Grasshopper
Over / Under - Zürich
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.
Zürich is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / game - Grasshopper · 1.24 pts / game - Zürich
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Grasshopper - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 24% of games and wins 16%. 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.
Zürich - second-half results
Leads at halftime in 32% of games and wins 32%. Also wins some games without leading at halftime.
Allows 0.3 more goals per game after halftime, a sign that the defense becomes less effective later in games.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / game | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals allowed / game | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals per game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 40% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 20% | 60% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 60% | 40% |
| No goal | 80% | 20% |
| Goal difference | -1 | 0 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per game | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / game | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals allowed / game | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals per game | 2.0 | 2.2 |
| 1 goal | 100% | 100% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 80% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 20% |
| No goal | 40% | 40% |
| Goal difference | 0 | -5 |
* 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 76-90 (8 goals). Concedes most in 61-75 (13). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - wins late phases.
Most dangerous in minutes 16-30 (8 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (17). Late-goal balance (76-90): -10 - late phases are a weakness.
* 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
Grasshopper
Zürich
* 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
| Grasshopper | Liga | Zürich | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals per game | ▼ 3.12 | 3.32 | ▲ 3.44 |
| Both teams scored | ▼ 64% | 68% | • 68% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▼ 52% | 66% | ▲ 76% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 12% | 19% | ▼ 8% |
| Goal before half-time | ▼ 72% | 77% | ▲ 88% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 82% | ▲ 84% |
^ 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 Grasshopper's perspective: 1 win, 0 draws and 1 loss against Zürich. Games average 2.00 goals, and both teams scored in 0% of them.
FAQ
What was the result of Grasshopper vs Zürich?
The Super League match finished Grasshopper 1:2 Zürich. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What is the head-to-head record between Grasshopper and Zürich?
In the last 2 head-to-head matches Grasshopper won 1, Zürich won 1 and 0 ended level. These games averaged 2.00 goals, with both teams scoring in 0% of them.
What do the goal statistics show before Grasshopper vs Zürich?
Grasshopper score 1.32 goals per game on average and Zürich 1.48. The Super League average is 3.32 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 66% of games. Both teams score in 64% of Grasshopper's matches and 68% of Zürich's.
What form are Grasshopper and Zürich in?
Over the last 5 games Grasshopper have a 0-4-1 record (0.80 points per game) and Zürich 1-0-4 (0.60 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Grasshopper vs Zürich?
Here you can check the pre-match numbers for Grasshopper vs Zürich: form, H2H, goals and Over/Under. The pick itself, value and reasoning are published in the NoFluffPicks app.