A football match between Grasshopper and Basel of the Super League will take place in Switzerland on Saturday, February 17th, 2024, at 19:30h (UTC), check the Grasshopper vs Basel betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Grasshopper vs Basel will occur
The game will be played in the small Stadion Letzigrund stadium, in the city of Zürich, with a capacity for 26104 spectators, that will try to help the team achieve a positive result.
Where to follow the live game
You can follow the match live on Betarena, with access to all the information to help you with your sports betting, including statistics, events and odds.
Introduction to the Grasshopper vs Basel betting tip 2023/2024
Despite the season change, the Super League has not changed much regarding goals. Today’s average goals in the competition are still similar to what was seen in the tournament’s last edition. The current mark is 3.03 goals per game, which is very close to the 2.98 goals per game of the last championship.
Grasshopper last match
Grasshopper comes from a loss in the last match played. On that occasion the opponent was Zürich, in a match valid for Super League, and the match ended 1-0. Coach B. Berner’s team lined up with this formation: 4-4-2.
This defeat was something that was already predicted before the game. The odds for them to win, of 4.50 indicated as much.
The defense appeared lacking in energy throughout the match. Particularly below expectations, Dirk Abels, who did not appear in his best form. His team’s results in the future will also depend on his performance.
Basel last match
On the other hand, the visiting team arrives at this match after a victory in the last round. In a dispute valid for Super League, Basel, who used a 4-2-3-1 formation, faced the St. Gallen team with a final score of 1-0.
A win for the home team had odds of 2.30, which makes it clear that a close match was expected.
Grasshopper vs Basel h2h
Last time these teams faced each other, Basel occupied 11th place in Super League and, team Grasshopper the 8th place. Basel entered the field with the tactic 4-2-3-1, while Grasshopper arranged their formation in a 4-1-4-1.
The two teams have not faced each other since 09-12-2023. On that occasion they were playing for the 2023/2024 season of the Super League, and the match ended with a 0-1 win for Grasshopper.
The last match between these two clubs was a seesaw battle to the end.
The Basel team has accomplished more consistent results in the past five games, than Grasshopper its counterpart.
Grasshopper
Super League leaderboard now
Grasshopper arrives in this game with 25 points in 10th place in the Super League, with a negative balance, having lost 12 games in total and won only 7, making a total of 4 draws.
In the 24th round, the team enjoys an advantage of 3 points over the Lausanne Sport team which is ranked just below in position 11 and with 3 points less than that of Basel team that is in the 9th place.
With no high ambitions or relegation concerns, Grasshopper, mid-table of the league table in the Switzerland Super League, will try to use the home factor to get a win.
Grasshopper analysis
Currently, Grasshopper has a tally of 29 goals scored and 30 goals against, at the end of round 23 of Super League.
Grasshopper team comes to this game with a sequence of 2 losses in the Super League that has been affecting the team’s morale.
Over the course of the tournament, Grasshopper recorded an average ball possession of 43.87%. This indicates that the team usually does not impose its schemes, but adopts more guarded and defensive tactics. For the next game that Grasshopper will play against Basel, fans would like to see more aggressive soccer from their team, and especially a few more goals.
Winning twice as the visiting team, the team’s record of 5 wins, 4 losses, and 2 draws proves they are naturally stronger at home.
Best goalscorer from Grasshopper
In this season, the individual highlight is Tsiy William Ndenge that has dominated the offensive side. The Midfielder has already scored 7 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that Grasshopper achieved in several matches.
Basel
Super League leaderboard now
With 28 points won, Basel is in 9th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation Round zone. The team’s campaign so far is 8 wins against 11 losses, plus 4 draws.
Saddled with a slight disadvantage of 2 points against Yverdon Sport team in position 8, in the 24th round.
Basel analysis
Basel, with 28 goals scored and 35 conceded, has a negative goal difference after 23 rounds.
As we approach the Regular Season, Basel is gearing up for another gripping match. In the opening game, the team managed 4.3 shots on target, offering a glimpse into their offensive capabilities.
Best goalscorer from Basel
There are always individualities that stand out in a squad and in the team’s attack Thiemo Barry has held that position so far in the competition. Serving Basel with 3 goals this season, the Attacker has been a key player in winning triumphs.
Historical data: Basel
The Basel team is one of the leading names in the sport, with 12 titles won in the history of the tournament. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the match and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their opponents with a win at a time when they are in bad shape.
Bet suggestions for this game:
Goals Top Betting Tips
It can also be interesting to bet on who will score in this match. The featured player of Grasshopper is Tsiy William Ndenge, who has already scored 7 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Basel is Thiemo Barry, he has scored in 3 opportunities.
Most goals are scored between 75-90 as some study shows, which makes this a good time to bet for those following the live game.
Seeing that Basel has an average of 1.18 goals per match outside their domains, the option under 2.5 goals is an appealing one. This market makes much sense since the team usually doesn’t concede goals playing as a visitor.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 1.85.
Corners Top Betting Tips
Good betting results could be obtained if one notes that there is an average of 4.39 corners per game.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 4.26 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
On the Basel side, we know that it is a more aggressive team having received the red card 6 time this season, very different from Grasshopper who only saw the red card once. Both the red and yellow cards market can be a good bet.
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Grasshopper vs Basel betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on February 17th, 2024, Saturday.
The match will take place at the Stadion Letzigrund stadium in Zürich.
The last time these teams faced each other was in Super League match, referring to the 2023/2024 season, and ended with a 0-1 result for Grasshopper.
For this match, the probability indicates that the net is more likely to swing between 75-90 minutes.
The bookmaker with the best odds for this match is Bet365.
When analyzing football matches, it’s important to consider a variety of factors such as team form, injuries and suspensions, head-to-head records, home and away form, and tactical matchups. You can find all this information and more on Betarena. You should also take into account any external factors such as weather conditions, the importance of the match, and team motivation.
Yes, statistics can be a useful tool when analyzing football matches for betting purposes. At Betarena, we provide access to a wealth of statistical information such as team and player form, goals scored and conceded, possession percentage, shots on target, and corner kicks. However, it’s important to not rely solely on statistics and to also consider the subjective factors mentioned earlier.
