Zürich and Basel going to face each other on January 21st, 2024, Sunday at 15:30h (UTC), in a match counting for the Super League in Switzerland, check the Zürich vs Basel betting tip 2023/2024 to win with your bets.
Stadium and City where Zürich vs Basel will occur
The game is set to 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
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Introduction to the Zürich vs Basel betting tip 2023/2024
In the current edition of the Super League, we can see a growth in the average goals. While last season the tournament had an average of 2.98 goals per match, now the competition has an average of 3.14 goals per match.
Zürich last match
Zürich is coming off a win. In its last outing they faced Aarau in a match valid for Club Friendlies, and the match ended 4-2.
The positive result confirmed that the team’s favoritism before the start of the match was certain, making the odds .
Basel last match
On the other hand, the visiting team appears in this match after drawing in the previous game. In a confrontation valid for Club Friendlies, Basel faced the SpVgg Greuther Fürth team, and the score ended with a 2-2 draw.
Zürich vs Basel h2h
The last time Zürich faced Basel it was in Super League. Zürich, then in 1st place opened with a play using the 4-4-2 formation, while Basel, who was in 12th place, played using a 4-2-3-1 tactic.
During the football season of 2023/2024, these Super League teams played against each other on 03-09-2023 in a duly contested game that ended in a 2-2 draw.
Last time a draw between these teams, what to expect now?
The Zürich team’s run of five games has been of preferable outcome, compared to the Basel team.
The referee L. Fähndrich has been chosen to officiate the match while J. Erni and G. Maire will support him from the sideline.
Zürich
Super League leaderboard now
The Zürich team with 31 points currently occupies the 3rd place of the leaderboard, being in the qualifying place for the Championship Round, with a campaign of 8 wins, 7 draws and 3 losses.
This means that, in the 19th round, the team has the same score, and the Servette team is just behind in 4th place.
Zürich analysis
After 18 matches, Zürich shows a positive goal difference: in fact, the team has scored 31 goals and conceded 17.
Zürich team comes to this game with a sequence of 2 losses in the Super League that has been affecting the team’s morale.
As we approach the Regular Season, Zürich is set for another intriguing match. In the inaugural game, the team had 5.22 shots on target, providing a glimpse into their attacking potential. This statistic adds an element of anticipation for the upcoming match, as we await to see how Zürich will navigate their offensive strategies in this encounter.
Zürich’s ball possession percentage is 47.56% in this tournament, which is why the team shows rather a waiting game than an offensive one. Fans fear that this could pose a problem in scoring in the next match against Basel and would like a more aggressive attitude with more goals from their favorites.
Playing in their home base prove wise for this team, as their record of 5 wins, 1 loss, and 3 draws shows. Playing as the visiting team, meanwhile has given them 3 games won.
Zürich has demonstrated their offensive prowess by scoring 31 times with 1865 attacks, while Basel has only scored 23 times with 1807 attacks.
Best goalscorer from Zürich
In this season, the individual highlight is Jonathan Okita that has dominated the offensive side. The Attacker has already scored 9 times this season, becoming crucial in the positive results that Zürich achieved in several matches.
It should also be noted that 2 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Basel
Super League leaderboard now
With 18 points won, Basel is in 11th place on the leaderboard, which leaves the team in the Relegation Round zone. The team’s campaign so far is 5 wins against 10 losses, plus 3 draws.
With a small disadvantage of 2 points against Lausanne Sport who occupies position 10, the team starts the 19th round.
Basel analysis
The goal difference is on the negative side for Basel, which after 18 rounds has conceded 33 but has only scored 23.
Best goalscorer from Basel
Fabian Frei has proved to be a tremendous individual asset for the team’s offense this season. With 3 goals scored in the competition, the Midfielder has been instrumental in leading Basel to obtain favorable outcomes on several occasions.
It should also be noted that 1 of the goals scored by the player were from the penalty spot.
Historical data: Basel
With 12 titles won in the history of the tournament, one of the leading names in the competition is the Basel team. The record of the team will impact the final outcome of the game and it will not be the first time the team has managed to impress their rivals with a win at a time when they are in poor form.
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 Zürich is Jonathan Okita, who has already scored 9 goals in the competition. On the other hand, the leading scorer of Basel is Fabian Frei, he has scored in 3 opportunities.
For those following the live game, it has been known that between 75-90 minutes is a period where most goals are scored making this a good time to bet.
Taking into consideration that Basel scores an average of 1.11 goals per match when playing away, we should consider the under 2.5 betting market, especially because this team usually does not concede goals when playing out of their stadium.
Currently, at Bet365, the odds for the Total Goals Under 2.5 market are quoted at 2.08.
Corners Top Betting Tips
For favorable betting results, note that combining the number of corners of both teams gives an average of 4.56 corners per game.
Cards Top Betting Tips
Highly disciplined, the teams have an average of only 3.89 yellow cards per match, when added together. In other words, the ‘Under 4.5 cards’ option looks like a great alternative for bettors.
This is a match with several good betting entries to have some return on sports betting.
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Zürich vs Basel betting tip 2023/2024: FAQ
The match will be played on January 21st, 2024, Sunday.
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 2-2 draw.
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.
