Grasshopper vs Basel prediction, odds and free betting tips (25/07/21)

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Following promotion from the Challenge League, Grasshopper has a tough task in Swiss top-flight football. They take on the challenge of last season's runner-ups FC Basel but have the comfort of Stadion Letzigrund to rely upon in this fixture.

Grasshopper vs Basel: Top Free Betting Tips

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Prediction 1

• Market: Match Winner
• Our tip: Basel
• Odds: 83/100

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Prediction 2

• Market: Over/Under 2.5
• Our tip: Over 2.5
• Odds: 7/10

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Prediction 3

• Market: Both teams to score
• Our tip: Yes
• Odds: 31/50

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Basel to Win

FC Basel comes into the fixture on the back of a 3-0 win over Partizani in the Europa Conference League, while Grasshopper lost all four of their preseason engagements. Basel has not lost to the Stadtclub in competitive outings since May 2016, losing ten times and drawing twice. All hints point towards a likely away victory that should put FCB on track for a title assault from the get-go.

Total Goals: Over 2.5

In the preseason friendly, Basel shut them out but Grasshopper went out and impressed in the 2-3 defeat to Thun. Giorgio Contini's men have shown they can trouble their rivals and it will be put to the test on Sunday. Given the makeup of both sides and their respective philosophies, we should have a high scoring affair with the scoreline reading Over 2.5 goals at the end of regulation time.

Both Teams to Score: Yes

There is little that suggests Grasshopper will be able to take on the challenge of FC Basel in the opening fixture of the 2021/22 Swiss Super League. However, they should be able to give their rivals a run for their money at home after succumbing to a 1-0 defeat in a club-friendly at the start of July. FC Basel has played fixtures in succession and some fatigue would have crept in as they approach match fitness. Expect both sides to have plenty of chances in the final third and scorers in action across the divide.

Grasshopper vs Basel: Team News and Match Preview

Grasshopper

The Zurich based entity left their rivals behind them to return to the Swiss Super League. Their hard work paid off but the real challenge starts now. Giorgio Contini will have the chance to assess where his side lies at this junction of the season and what changes need to be made. The club's hierarchy would have shared their expectations, which would be to survive their ascent at the first time of asking. In Vasco Mendes Paciencia and Shkelqim Demhasaj, they have some fledgling gems that can prove to be the difference makers as the season progresses.

FC Basel

FCB came so close to becoming the Swiss champions for the 20th time. It would not come to be as Young Boys pipped them to the title. After keeping the bulk of their roster, Patrick Rahmen will have explicit orders to improve the performances in his interim role. In the form of Arthur Cabral, they have a forward to reliably provide the goals. They will need the rest of the attacking line-up to compliment him. However, it is in defence where FC Basel are the most vulnerable. Sergio Lopez and Andy Pelmard are 22 and 21, respectively, and have yet to accumulate experience that shows they can lead a title-winning backline.

Top Betting Odds and Stats for Grasshopper vs Basel

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Switzerland Super League

Grasshoppers

VS

Basel

25th July 2021

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Grasshoppers vs Basel
Head to Head
25/07/21 SSL	Grasshoppers Grasshoppers	0 - 2	Basel Basel
06/07/21 EF	Basel Basel	1 - 0	Grasshoppers Grasshoppers

Grasshoppers
Last 5
11/09/21 SSL	Lucerne Lucerne	1 - 1	Grasshoppers Grasshoppers
03/09/21 EF	Grasshoppers Grasshoppers	5 - 2	FC Dornbirn 1913 FC Dornbirn 1913
29/08/21 SSL	Grasshoppers Grasshoppers	1 - 1	Servette Servette
21/08/21 SSL	FC Zurich FC Zurich	2 - 1	Grasshoppers Grasshoppers
15/08/21 SC	FC Widnau FC Widnau	0 - 5	Grasshoppers Grasshoppers

Basel
Last 5
16/09/21 CON	FK Qarabag FK Qarabag	0 - 0	Basel Basel
12/09/21 SSL	Lugano Lugano	1 - 1	Basel Basel
29/08/21 SSL	Basel Basel	1 - 1	Young Boys Young Boys
26/08/21 UECLQ	Hammarby Hammarby	3 - 1	Basel Basel
22/08/21 SSL	Lausanne Sports Lausanne Sports	2 - 2	Basel Basel

FAQs regarding SGrasshopper vs Basel Coverage and Accessibility

When is the match scheduled?

The match will take place on 25 July 2021 at 16:30 GMT.

Who are the top players to watch?

Basel's Arthur Cabral finished last season as joint top scorer. He has impressed in the preseason outings and it remains to be seen how he fares in the 2021/22 campaign.

Where is the game being played?

Stadion Letzigrund.