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FC Basel 1893 vs FC Sion Prediction, Tips & Odds

FC Basel 1893 vs FC Sion

Super LeagueRegular Season - 6
FC Basel 1893
#3 · Super League
DWLWW
VS
St. Jakob-Park, Basel (37,994)
FC Sion
#5 · Super League
LLLWW
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.45
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.42 (implied 70.3%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 72.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.37). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (72.8% vs 70.3%), driven by both attacks scoring freely while both defences look leaky. That edge makes it our most confident selection for this match.

Match Preview

The model favours FC Basel 1893 to win against FC Sion, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Both teams enter this match level on points, but Basel's position in fifth place indicates a slightly more challenging start to the season compared to Sion, who sit fourth. Basel has scored five goals and conceded three in their three matches, reflecting a solid goal difference of two. Their recent form shows a bounce-back after an early loss, winning two of their last three matches. On the other hand, FC Sion has shown a more prolific attack, netting eight goals while conceding six. Their four-point haul from three matches is buoyed by a strong start, including three wins in their last five outings. However, their defensive vulnerabilities could be a concern, particularly against a Basel side that has the potential to exploit defensive lapses. The model's output indicates a win probability favouring Basel, alongside a projected score of 2-1. One key market percentage to consider is the likelihood of Basel winning at home, which traditionally boosts their performance. A caveat to this prediction is the potential for Sion to capitalise on any defensive errors from Basel, which could level the match. The full methodology behind this prediction is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section, where our in-house model analyses expected goals and actual results throughout the season.

Betting Predictions

How the model works, and its full prediction record, are set out on our How It Works and Accuracy pages.

Match Result
FC Basel 1893 Win44%2.46
Draw22%3.58
FC Sion Win35%2.56
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4266.3%

Both attacks have been productive in recent matches, with regular goal-scoring on either side.

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4965.7%

Combined goal output is high (4.0 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
FC Basel 1893 1-1 FC Sion
7.0914.2%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 14.2% probability.

Asian Handicap
FC Basel 1893 -0.5
2.3538%

FC Basel 1893 have been the stronger side, winning 37% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.09
14.2%
2-1
9.02
11.2%
1-2
9.11
11.1%
2-2
10.06
10.1%
1-0
11.78
8.6%
0-1
11.88
8.5%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 14.2% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
FC Basel 1893
-0.0
1.83
FC Sion
+0.0
1.94
FC Basel 1893
-0.3
2.18
FC Sion
+0.3
2.18
FC Basel 1893
-0.5
2.35
FC Sion
+0.5
2.46
FC Basel 1893
-1.5
4.50
FC Sion
+1.5
4.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. FC Basel 1893 are the favourites on the spread, so the larger handicaps pay more if they win comfortably while the smaller lines protect the bet on a narrower result.

Best Betting Odds

FC Basel 1893 vs FC Sion
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.503.652.551.502.551.402.65
Marathonbet
2.443.522.641.462.391.412.64
Betfair
2.503.802.501.472.631.402.88
Pinnacle
2.473.702.671.512.56
SBO
2.333.332.36
William Hill
2.503.302.501.442.62
Bet365
2.503.602.601.532.401.442.62
1xBet
2.443.522.641.462.391.412.69
Unibet
2.403.652.601.492.431.442.50
Betano
2.523.602.551.522.471.442.62
Superbet
2.503.602.571.522.421.452.57
BetVictor
2.383.702.501.492.401.402.70

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.4%
Over 1.5 Goals
82%
Over 2.5 Goals
65.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
42.2%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFC Basel 1893 or Draw
65%1.47
12FC Basel 1893 or FC Sion
78%1.26
X2Draw or FC Sion
56%1.50

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (FC Basel 1893 leads 5-2)
5 FC Basel 18933 Draw2 FC Sion
26 Apr
FC Basel 1893
0-2
FC Sion
Super League
12 Feb
FC Sion
2-0
FC Basel 1893
Super League
18 Jan
FC Basel 1893
1-1
FC Sion
Super League
Aug 25
FC Sion
0-1
FC Basel 1893
Super League
Mar 25
FC Basel 1893
2-0
FC Sion
Super League
Jan 25
FC Basel 1893
4-1
FC Sion
Super League
Dec 24
FC Basel 1893
2-2
FC Sion
Schweizer Cup
Aug 24
FC Sion
1-1
FC Basel 1893
Super League
Apr 23
FC Sion
1-2
FC Basel 1893
Super League
Feb 23
FC Basel 1893
3-1
FC Sion
Super League

In the last 10 matches between FC Basel 1893 and FC Sion, FC Basel has won 5 times, Sion has won 2 times, and there have been 3 draws. The scorelines indicate a competitive series, with several close encounters, including four matches ending in a draw or by a single goal difference. Notably, the last two encounters saw Sion winning 2-0, suggesting they can compete effectively. However, FC Basel has also recorded some heavier victories, such as a 4-1 win. Overall, while Basel has the upper hand historically, Sion's recent performances show they are capable of challenging them.

Super League Standings

#TeamPWDLGFGAGDPtsForm
1
BSC Young Boys
642023111214
WDWDW
2
FC Lugano
44001331012
WWWW
3
FC Basel 1893
5311107310
DWWLW
4
FC ST. Gallen
421110917
LDWW
5
FC Sion
42029816
LWWL
6
FC Thun
4202914-56
WLLW
10
Servette FC
411245-14
DWLL
11
FC Vaduz
51041214-23
WLLLL
12
Grasshoppers
4013512-71
LLLD

Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
FC Basel 1893Home
1W0D1L
2 playedGF 4 · GA 31.50 pts/game
FC SionAway
0W0D1L
1 playedGF 2 · GA 40.00 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
FC Basel 1893FC Sion
1.6Goals p.g.2.44
1.97Goals conceded p.g.1.32
17%Clean sheets35%
37%Win rate50%
3.57Avg goals in match3.76
1.33xG per game2.26
-0.53xGA per game-0.18
50%Possession %53%
4.9Shots on target / game5.9
4.5Corners per game5.5
FC Basel 1893
Recent Form

FC Basel 1893 have won 5 of their last 16 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 7. Their recent home fixtures include lost to FC Basel 1893 2-5 and beat FC Basel 1893 4-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 11W 5D 14L from the last 30 games (37% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: FC Basel 1893All competitions
29 Aug
BSC Young Boys
3-3
FC Basel 1893
Super League
22 Aug
FC Zurich
1-2
FC Basel 1893
Super League
16 Aug
FC Basel 1893
2-5
Barcelona
Friendlies Clubs
15 Aug
Courtételle
1-6
FC Basel 1893
Schweizer Cup
09 Aug
FC Basel 1893
4-2
FC Thun
Super League
25 Jul
Servette FC
0-1
FC Basel 1893
Super League
11
Win
37%
5
Draw
17%
14
Lost
47%
FC Sion
Recent Form

FC Sion have won 7 of their last 17 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include lost to Ajax 5-3 and beat Kerzers 1-6.

Overall, the wider run reads 17W 10D 7L from the last 34 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FC SionAll competitions
30 Aug
FC Sion
1-2
FC Lugano
Super League
27 Aug
Ajax
5-3
FC Sion
UEFA Europa Conference League
20 Aug
FC Sion
2-4
Ajax
UEFA Europa Conference League
16 Aug
Kerzers
1-6
FC Sion
Schweizer Cup
13 Aug
FC Sion
2-1
FC Noah
UEFA Europa Conference League
09 Aug
FC Sion
3-2
FC Vaduz
Super League
17
Win
50%
10
Draw
29%
7
Lost
21%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

Starting lineups are usually confirmed approximately 1 hour before kick-off.

Unavailable Players

0 players

FC Basel 1893

No reported absences

FC Sion

No reported absences

Betting Strategy

High-probability picks are the most likely outcomes. Value selections are markets where our model's probability sits above the price implied by the odds. They will not always come in, but the odds are in your favour over time.

High Probability
Over 2.5 Goals1.49 (65.7%)
Both Teams Score1.42 (66.3%)
Value Bets
FC Basel 1893 Win2.46 (43.7%)
FC Sion Win2.56 (34.7%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.46 (34.3%)
BTTS No2.65 (33.7%)
Speculative
Draw3.58 (21.6%)

Yellow Card Prediction

The referee for this fixture has not been confirmed, so we are sitting this card market out.

Corner Prediction

FC Basel 1893 have averaged 4.5 corners per match at home; FC Sion 5.5 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.0 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

FC Basel 1893 have generated 1.33 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 37% of them. They put 4.9 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. FC Basel 1893 player to score at 1.85 looks well supported by the data.

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OUR PREDICTION
Both Teams to Score Yes

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The Daily Punt Analysis Team

Data-driven football predictions and betting tips

This forecast was built by the The Daily Punt Analysis Team using our in-house statistical model. We feed the model two layers of data for every fixture: each team's recent expected goals (xG and xGA) and their actual goals scored and conceded, split by home and away venue. The numbers run through a Poisson distribution that produces a probability for every possible scoreline, which we then convert into fair odds for the 1X2, correct score, BTTS, and over/under markets.

Before publishing, we cross-check our fair odds against the prices the major bookmakers are offering. Where a bookmaker is paying out more than our model says is mathematically fair, we flag that market as a value bet on this page.