Super League match prediction: Little separates Servette and Basel in quality

It’s a hectic schedule for the away team, as they were in action only three days ago in the Europa Conference League.

Servette form and stats

3 victories, 1 draw and 4 defeats. That’s what Servette have to build on here at Stade de Marignac in the Super League.

It's back home for Servette, who return with a good feeling about themselves after beating Young Boys away with the result 2-1. Imeri (2) found the net in that victory. Midfield player Kastriot Imeri got a match rating of 8.6 in that game, the max score being 10. Imeri scored two goals, hit one key pass and dribled past the opponent 3 of 4 times.

Before that match, a win away at Lausanne Sport.

The bookmakers consider this a fairly even contest. One could say only the home advantage separates the teams. It could be relevant to look at how Servette have performed in matches similar to this (as small favourites). Our database has found seven matches with the results: Won zero, drawn three and lost four.

The Servette fans have had their share of opportunities to cheer home goals this season, having seen 15 goals in 8 league matches. Servette have conceded 17 goals in these home games, a significant number.

Basel form and stats

Basel's travelling support has been rewarded for their time and money so far this season, having witnessed Basel collect 15 points from their 7 away matches in the Super League. 4 victories and 3 draws have created these points (and only 0 defeats). The away team travel with confidence. Not since the Grasshopper game have they lost an away game, meaning Basel has taken points from seven away matches in a row.

Basel had fun at their own home (Stade de Marignac) last time out, beating Qarabag 3-0. Kasami and Cabral (2) scored. Arthur Cabral, attacking player, was the top performer on the team in that game, scoring a match rating of 8.7. Cabral scored two goals, hit the woodwork once and dribled past the opponent 2 of 4 times.

Preceding that match was the 1-1 draw at home vs Lausanne Sport.

So, this is expected to be a close game, an even contest. Looking at earlier matches with Basel playing away and similar expectations, we found six relevant matches. Results were three Basel wins, one draw and two defeats.

Basel have another game that requires travelling in just three sleeps, a Super League fixture vs Young Boys. A grim schedule for the visitors!

With an average of more than two away goals per league game away, Basel are regular goalscorers on their travels. It's worth mentioning that 7 of these goals has been scored in their last three away matches. Basel have conceded 7 goals in these away matches. It's worth mentioning that 4 of these goals has been conceded in their last 3 away matches.

Head 2 Head

The contenders have played each other previously this season, with the final score Basel - Servette 5-1 written in the official records. Previous ten meetings featuring these squads: Servette won three, Basel were winners in five and we saw two draws. six games with more than 2,5 goals, four matches with under 2,5 goals.

Top Goalscorers

A. Mendonça Cabral 14 goals

K. Imeri 8 goals

G. Kyei 6 goals

Servette missing players

Basel missing players