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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
#5 · Super League
LLDWL
1 - 2
St. Jakob-Park, Basel (37,994)
FC Sion
#3 · Super League
WWLLL
★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.44
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.40 (implied 71.3%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 73.8% probability (an expert ratio of 1.36). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (73.8% vs 71.3%), 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 Win35%2.68
Draw21%3.65
FC Sion Win43%2.33
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.4066.2%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4865.7%

Combined goal output is high (3.9 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
FC Basel 1893 1-1 FC Sion
7.3213.7%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 13.7% probability.

Asian Handicap
FC Sion -0.0
1.7237%

FC Sion have been the stronger side, winning 53% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
7.32
13.7%
1-2
8.85
11.4%
2-1
9.56
10.6%
2-2
10.01
10.1%
0-1
11.65
8.7%
1-0
12.55
8.1%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 13.7% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
FC Basel 1893
-0.0
2.07
FC Sion
+0.0
1.72
FC Basel 1893
-0.3
2.26
FC Sion
+0.3
2.10
FC Basel 1893
-0.5
2.45
FC Sion
+0.5
2.36
FC Basel 1893
-1.5
5.00
FC Sion
+1.5
4.00

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. FC Sion 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
2.703.802.301.502.551.422.62
Marathonbet
2.803.642.271.452.421.422.61
Betfair
2.703.702.301.442.601.362.88
Pinnacle
2.873.882.341.542.60
SBO
2.343.312.37
William Hill
2.623.602.301.402.75
Bet365
2.883.602.301.502.501.402.75
1xBet
2.773.682.301.422.511.402.73
Unibet
2.653.602.381.452.551.412.60
Betano
2.723.702.301.502.501.422.65
Superbet
2.503.552.571.512.471.442.60
BetVictor
2.633.702.251.442.601.362.80

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.6%
Over 1.5 Goals
82.4%
Over 2.5 Goals
65.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
42.7%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFC Basel 1893 or Draw
57%1.55
12FC Basel 1893 or FC Sion
79%1.25
X2Draw or FC Sion
65%1.43

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
FC Lugano
66001741318
WWWWW
2
BSC Young Boys
743026141215
DWDWD
3
FC Sion
64021411312
WWLWW
4
FC ST. Gallen
63121211110
WLLDW
5
FC Basel 1893
73131212010
LLDWW
6
FC Luzern
72321013-39
DWDWD
10
Lausanne
7133710-36
LDLLD
11
Grasshoppers
6123914-55
DWLLL
12
Servette FC
611448-44
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Venue Record

Current season at home / on the road
FC Basel 1893Home
1W0D3L
4 playedGF 6 · GA 80.75 pts/game
FC SionAway
1W0D1L
2 playedGF 4 · GA 51.50 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
FC Basel 1893FC Sion
1.44Goals p.g.2.44
1.97Goals conceded p.g.1.33
16%Clean sheets33%
31%Win rate53%
3.41Avg goals in match3.78
1.35xG per game2.56
-0.10xGA per game0.06
51%Possession %51%
4.3Shots on target / game5.8
5.2Corners per game6.1
FC Basel 1893
Recent Form

FC Basel 1893 have won 4 of their last 18 matches at home, drawing 4 and losing 10. Their recent home fixtures include lost to FC Lugano 1-3 and lost to FC Sion 1-2.

Overall, the wider run reads 10W 5D 17L from the last 32 games (31% win rate). The form line has been negative, with defeats outweighing wins across the sample.

Match Results: FC Basel 1893All competitions
06 Sept
FC Basel 1893
1-3
FC Lugano
Super League
03 Sept
FC Basel 1893
1-2
FC Sion
Super League
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
10
Win
31%
5
Draw
16%
17
Lost
53%
FC Sion
Recent Form

FC Sion have won 8 of their last 18 matches on the road, drawing 5 and losing 5. Their recent away fixtures include beat FC Basel 1893 1-2 and lost to Ajax 5-3.

Overall, the wider run reads 19W 10D 7L from the last 36 games (53% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FC SionAll competitions
06 Sept
FC Sion
3-2
FC Thun
Super League
03 Sept
FC Basel 1893
1-2
FC Sion
Super League
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
19
Win
53%
10
Draw
28%
7
Lost
19%

Lineups

Confirmed

FC Basel 18934-3-3Confirmed

29M. CisséDEF
55A. VictoryDEF
6K. TsunemotoDEF
24F. DaniliucDEF
11K. OlaigbeFWD
18A. SowFWD
9Ž. CelarFWD
13M. SalviGK
10X. ShaqiriMID
4B. OmeragićMID
5MetinhoMID
3N. VouillozDEF
27K. RüeggDEF
37G. KolotoFWD
7P. OteleFWD
17A. MaloudaFWD
49Renato Widmer D’AutiliaGK
14A. BačaninMID
8L. Małachowski ThorellMID
44J. HarderMID

FC Sion4-1-4-1Confirmed

5N. SowDEF
6Marquinhos CiprianoDEF
17J. KronigDEF
14N. LavanchyDEF
13Winsley Boteli MokangoFWD
1A. RacioppiGK
29T. BerdayesMID
88A. KabacalmanMID
77D. RrudhaniMID
8Baltazar CostaMID
37F. SyllaMID
20N. HeftiDEF
55L. VillaDEF
19F. SurdezFWD
33R. NivokaziFWD
9J. LukembilaFWD
12F. RubertoGK
10B. KololliMID
21L. ChipperfieldMID
22A. LlukesMID

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 Goals1.48 (65.7%)
Both Teams Score1.40 (66.2%)
Value Bets
FC Basel 1893 Win2.68 (35.3%)
FC Sion Win2.33 (43.4%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.53 (34.3%)
BTTS No2.70 (33.8%)
Speculative
Draw3.65 (21.4%)

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 5.2 corners per match at home; FC Sion 6.1 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.7 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

FC Sion have generated 2.56 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 53% of them. They put 5.8 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. FC Sion player to score or assist at 1.55 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.