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
Key match information
Basel played Grasshopper in Super League (Switzerland). The match was played on 5 March 2026. Final score: 1:0.
Current form
Basel: 2-1-2, 1.40 points/match. Grasshopper: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match.
Goal statistics
Basel scores 1.52 and concedes 1.30 goals per match. Grasshopper scores 1.30 and concedes 1.74. League average: 3.28 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Basel 67%, Grasshopper 63%. Over 2.5: Basel 59%, Grasshopper 52%. League level: BTTS 68%, Over 2.5 67%.
xG, shots and style
Basel has higher xG: 1.85 vs 1.44. Basel: 16.7 shots per match, Grasshopper: 12.7.
Match halves
Basel: half-time lead 41%, second-half goals 0.78. Grasshopper: half-time lead 26%, second-half goals 0.70.
Goals by minute
Basel: 31-45+ (9 goals). Grasshopper: 76-90+ (9 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Super League: 3.28 goals per match, BTTS 68%, Over 2.5 67%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-1-0. Average goals 2.50, BTTS 100%.
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.
View the statistical overviewHalf-by-half
Match statistics
Pre-match profile— what do the season numbers say?
This is a team profile based on season data and form. Match-flow statistics are shown only after the fixture is played.
Team stats— who is more efficient?
Attack and defence comparison for both teams in the current 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Basel is 40% better for: last-5 form.
1.4 pts / match - Basel · 1 pts / match - 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 match.
1.52 goals / match - Basel · 1.3 goals / match - Grasshopper
Basel is 34% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.3 goals / match - Basel · 1.74 goals / match - Grasshopper
Basel scores in 81% of matches (22 of 27 matches), while Grasshopper keeps a clean sheet in 15% (4 of 27 matches).
Grasshopper scores in 74% of matches (20 of 27 matches), while Basel keeps a clean sheet in 26% (7 of 27 matches).
How often they score at least...
How often they concede at least...
* Statistics include both teams' home and away matches in the current season.
Both teams scored (BTTS)— how often do both teams score?
How often both teams' matches have goals on both sides, compared with the league average.
Goal patterns
BTTS and goal count
Goal count (Over/Under)— how often do these matches cross the goal lines?
How often matches involving these teams clear goal thresholds, in the full match and in each half.
Full match - team comparison (Over)
Over / Under - Basel
Over / Under - Grasshopper
1st half
2nd half
Match 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 / match - Basel · 1.19 pts / match - Grasshopper
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Basel - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 41% of matches and wins 44%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.2 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Grasshopper - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 26% of matches and wins 19%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.40 | 0.80 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.00 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.6 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.8 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* Colours in tables show event frequency: green is common, yellow is moderate, red is rare. It is frequency, not a team rating.
Goals by minute— when do goals arrive?
Match phases in which both teams most often score and concede.
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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Basel
Grasshopper
* The estimated goal total and split, BTTS estimate, 0:0 risk and goal range are calculated from public season averages and frequencies for both teams. This is a statistical match profile, not a private model prediction or betting pick. The remaining indicators describe completed matches 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 in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): Basel 1 - 1 - 0 Grasshopper. Average goals 2.50, both teams scored in 100% matches.
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.