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
Key match information
Grasshopper played Zürich in Super League (Switzerland). The match was played on 21 February 2026. Final score: 1:2.
Current form
Grasshopper: 0-4-1, 0.80 points/match. Zürich: 1-0-4, 0.60 points/match.
Goal statistics
Grasshopper scores 1.32 and concedes 1.80 goals per match. Zürich scores 1.48 and concedes 1.96. League average: 3.32 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Grasshopper 64%, Zürich 68%. Over 2.5: Grasshopper 52%, Zürich 76%. League level: BTTS 68%, Over 2.5 66%.
xG, shots and style
Zürich has higher xG: 1.64 vs 1.44. Grasshopper: 12.7 shots per match, Zürich: 14.2.
Match halves
Grasshopper: half-time lead 24%, second-half goals 0.72. Zürich: half-time lead 32%, second-half goals 0.72.
Goals by minute
Grasshopper: 76-90+ (8 goals). Zürich: 16-30 (8 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Super League: 3.32 goals per match, BTTS 68%, Over 2.5 66%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 2 previous H2H matches were available: 1-0-1. Average goals 2.00, BTTS 0%.
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 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
| 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 matches and season record, overall and split by home and away matches.
Grasshopper is 33% better for: last-5 form.
0.8 pts / match - Grasshopper · 0.6 pts / match - 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 match.
1.32 goals / match - Grasshopper · 1.48 goals / match - Zürich
Grasshopper is 9% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.8 goals / match - Grasshopper · 1.96 goals / match - Zürich
Grasshopper scores in 72% of matches (18 of 25 matches), while Zürich keeps a clean sheet in 8% (2 of 25 matches).
Zürich scores in 76% of matches (19 of 25 matches), while Grasshopper keeps a clean sheet in 12% (3 of 25 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 - Grasshopper
Over / Under - Zürich
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.
Zürich is 7% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.16 pts / match - Grasshopper · 1.24 pts / match - Zürich
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Grasshopper - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 24% of matches and wins 16%. Sometimes loses the lead after half-time.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
Zürich - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 32% of matches and wins 32%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.3 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 0.80 | 1.20 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Average goals in match | 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 match | 1.40 | 0.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.6 |
| Goals conceded / match | 1.0 | 1.6 |
| Average goals in match | 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 |
* 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 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 based on completed matches from the current season.
Match profile
Grasshopper
Zürich
* 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
| Grasshopper | Liga | Zürich | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | ▼ 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
Recent meetings (2): Grasshopper 1 - 0 - 1 Zürich. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
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.