Zürich vs Basel: match statistics
Basel presents decidedly better form and statistics in away matches than Zürich does at home. The guests win 50% of their matches on the road with only 30% losses, while the hosts lose half of their home games and have a negative goal difference (-3). Basel has a better goal difference away (+1), fails to score less often (10% vs 20%), and keeps a clean sheet more frequently (30% vs 10%). Recent form also speaks for the guests - Basel earns 1.2 points per match in the last five meetings, while Zürich only 1.0 point. Basel's higher scoring efficiency (10% vs 9%) and more solid defense in away matches (1.4 goals conceded on average) give them the edge in this clash.
Zürich vs Basel: form, goals and key statistics
Key match information
Zürich played Basel in Super League (Switzerland). The match was played on 25 January 2026. Final score: 3:4.
Current form
Zürich: 1-2-2, 1.00 points/match. Basel: 2-3-0, 1.80 points/match.
Goal statistics
Zürich scores 1.45 and concedes 1.80 goals per match. Basel scores 1.45 and concedes 1.05. League average: 3.28 goals.
BTTS / Over / Under
BTTS: Zürich 70%, Basel 60%. Over 2.5: Zürich 70%, Basel 55%. League level: BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 67%.
xG, shots and style
Basel has higher xG: 1.88 vs 1.67. Zürich: 14.8 shots per match, Basel: 17.4.
Match halves
Zürich: half-time lead 30%, second-half goals 0.75. Basel: half-time lead 45%, second-half goals 0.70.
Goals by minute
Zürich: 16-30 (6 goals). Basel: 31-45+ (7 goals). This is historical distribution, not a predicted goal minute.
League context
Super League: 3.28 goals per match, BTTS 65%, Over 2.5 67%.
Head-to-head
Before this fixture, 1 previous H2H matches were available: 0-0-1. 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
Basel presents decidedly better form and statistics in away matches than Zürich does at home. The guests win 50% of their matches on the road with only 30% losses, while the hosts lose half of their home games and have a negative goal difference (-3). Basel has a better goal difference away (+1), fails to score less often (10% vs 20%), and keeps a clean sheet more frequently (30% vs 10%). Recent form also speaks for the guests - Basel earns 1.2 points per match in the last five meetings, while Zürich only 1.0 point. Basel's higher scoring efficiency (10% vs 9%) and more solid defense in away matches (1.4 goals conceded on average) give them the edge in this clash.
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
| Zürich | Basel | |
|---|---|---|
| Accuracy (shots on target) | 37% | 34% |
| Chance quality (xG per shot) | 0.11 | 0.11 |
| Finishing (goals per shot on target) | 0.26 | 0.25 |
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 80% better for: last-5 form.
1 pts / match - Zürich · 1.8 pts / match - Basel
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 71% better for: goals conceded per match.
1.8 goals / match - Zürich · 1.05 goals / match - Basel
Zürich scores in 75% of matches (15 of 20 matches), while Basel keeps a clean sheet in 35% (7 of 20 matches).
Basel scores in 80% of matches (16 of 20 matches), while Zürich keeps a clean sheet in 5% (1 of 20 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 - Zürich
Over / Under - Basel
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 42% better for: first-half form (half-time points).
1.2 pts / match - Zürich · 1.7 pts / match - Basel
Before half-time (1st half)
After half-time (2nd half)
Zürich - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 30% of matches and wins 35%. 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.
Basel - second-half results
Leads at half-time in 45% of matches and wins 45%. Also wins matches without a half-time lead.
Concedes 0.1 more goals per match after half-time - defensive level drops in the second half.
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.00 |
| Goals scored / match | 1.0 | 0.4 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.6 | 1.2 |
| Average goals in match | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| 1 goal | 80% | 60% |
| 2 goals | 60% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 20% | 40% |
| Clean sheet | 40% | 40% |
| No goal | 40% | 80% |
| Goal difference | +2 | -4 |
| 1st half | 2nd half | |
|---|---|---|
| Points per match | 1.60 | 1.60 |
| Goals scored / match | 0.4 | 0.8 |
| Goals conceded / match | 0.2 | 0.6 |
| Average goals in match | 0.6 | 1.4 |
| 1 goal | 60% | 80% |
| 2 goals | 0% | 40% |
| 3 goals | 0% | 20% |
| Clean sheet | 80% | 40% |
| No goal | 60% | 40% |
| Goal difference | +1 | +1 |
* 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 16-30 (6 goals). Concedes most in 76-90 (12). Late-goal balance (76-90): -7 - late phases are a weakness.
Most dangerous in minutes 31-45 (7 goals). Concedes most in 46-60 (7). Late-goal balance (76-90): +3 - 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
Zürich
Basel
* 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
| Zürich | Liga | Basel | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Average goals in match | • 3.25 | 3.28 | ▼ 2.50 |
| Both teams scored | ▲ 70% | 65% | ▼ 60% |
| Min. 3 goals (Over 2.5) | ▲ 70% | 67% | ▼ 55% |
| Clean sheets | ▼ 5% | 20% | ▲ 35% |
| Goal before half-time | ▲ 85% | 75% | • 75% |
| Goal after half-time | ▼ 80% | 82% | ▼ 70% |
^ 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
Previous meeting: Zürich 0 - 0 - 1 Basel. Average goals 2.00, both teams scored in 0% matches.
FAQ
What was the result of Zürich vs Basel?
The Super League match finished Zürich 3:4 Basel. Full match statistics, the half-by-half breakdown and head-to-head are on this page.
What do the goal statistics show before Zürich vs Basel?
Zürich score 1.45 goals per game on average and Basel 1.45. The Super League average is 3.28 goals, with Over 2.5 landing in 67% of games. Both teams score in 70% of Zürich's matches and 60% of Basel's.
What form are Zürich and Basel in?
Over the last 5 games Zürich have a 1-2-2 record (1.00 points per game) and Basel 2-3-0 (1.80 points per game).
Where can I find a betting tip and analysis for Zürich vs Basel?
This page shows the full statistical context — form, head-to-head, goals, BTTS and Over/Under. The tip, value assessment and full reasoning are in the NoFluffPicks app.