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FC Luzern vs FC Basel 1893 Prediction, Tips & Odds

FC Luzern vs FC Basel 1893

Super LeagueRegular Season - 8
FC Luzern
#6 · Super League
DWDWW
2 - 4
Thermoplan Arena, Luzern (16,490)
FC Basel 1893
#5 · Super League
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★ OUR PICK
Both Teams to Score
Both attacks have been productive and both defences leaky — both teams to score carries the edge.
BTTS
1.40
BEST ODDS
Our pick: Bookmakers offer average 1.36 (implied 73.4%) for Both Teams to Score. Our experts calculate a 75.9% probability (an expert ratio of 1.32). We chose this bet because our experts rate it more likely than the bookmaker price implies (75.9% vs 73.4%), 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 this match, projecting a scoreline of 2-1. Basel currently sits third in the Super League standings with 10 points from five matches, boasting a solid record of three wins, one draw, and one loss. Their goal-scoring ability is evident, with 10 goals scored so far this season, which highlights their offensive strength. In contrast, FC Luzern is positioned ninth with just five points from their five games, having recorded only one win along with two draws and two losses. Their defensive struggles are apparent, conceding nine goals and holding a goal difference of -4. While they have managed to secure two wins in their last five matches, their overall form has been inconsistent, which could hinder their chances against a stronger opponent like Basel. The model indicates a win probability of around 65% for FC Basel, with a projected score of 2-1. However, a potential caveat to this prediction is the possibility of an unexpected defensive lapse from Basel, which could allow Luzern to capitalize and secure a surprise result. The full method, based on expected goals and actual results throughout the season, is detailed in the "How We Reached This Prediction" section. This analysis is brought to you by The Daily Punt Analysis Team.

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 Luzern Win51%2.08
Draw21%3.81
FC Basel 1893 Win28%3.00
BTTS
Both Teams to Score: Yes
1.3667.2%

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

Over/Under Goals
Over 2.5 Goals
1.4066.7%

Combined goal output is high (3.4 per game). The over has been the right side more often than not.

Correct Score
FC Luzern 1-1 FC Basel 1893
8.0412.5%

The most likely scoreline per our model at 12.5% probability.

Asian Handicap
FC Luzern -0.3
1.8545%

FC Luzern have been the stronger side, winning 50% of their matches.

CORRECT SCOREMost likely outcomes
1-1
8.04
12.5%
2-1
8.76
11.5%
2-2
10.26
9.8%
1-2
10.68
9.4%
1-0
12.59
8.0%
3-1
13.52
7.5%

Our model projects a 1-1 draw as the most likely scoreline at 12.5% probability. These six outcomes together cover the bulk of the projected probability for this fixture.

ASIAN HANDICAPLines & prices
FC Luzern
-0.0
1.59
FC Basel 1893
+0.0
2.29
FC Luzern
-0.3
1.85
FC Basel 1893
+0.3
2.62
FC Luzern
-1.5
3.50
FC Basel 1893
+1.5
5.50

Lines averaged across 6 bookmakers. FC Luzern 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 Luzern vs FC Basel 1893
Bookmaker1X2O/U 2.5BTTS
1X2OverUnderYesNo
10Bet
2.053.953.101.383.001.332.95
Marathonbet
2.073.883.021.382.641.372.80
Betfair
2.054.003.001.362.881.333.00
Pinnacle
2.144.103.111.452.83
SBO
2.093.342.67
William Hill
2.053.702.901.362.80
Bet365
2.053.753.201.442.701.402.75
1xBet
2.093.883.021.382.641.372.86
Betano
2.123.753.051.422.701.382.80
BetVictor
2.053.802.901.402.751.362.88

Goals Probability

Avg. bookmaker odds
Over 0.5 Goals
93.7%
Over 1.5 Goals
84.2%
Over 2.5 Goals
66.7%
Over 3.5 Goals
46.5%

Double Chance

Bet covers two outcomes
1XFC Luzern or Draw
72%1.36
12FC Luzern or FC Basel 1893
79%1.23
X2Draw or FC Basel 1893
49%1.70

Head to Head

Last 10 Meetings (FC Basel 1893 leads 4-3)
3 FC Luzern3 Draw4 FC Basel 1893
22 Feb
FC Luzern
4-2
FC Basel 1893
Super League
Dec 25
FC Luzern
1-2
FC Basel 1893
Super League
Sept 25
FC Basel 1893
1-2
FC Luzern
Super League
May 25
FC Basel 1893
4-0
FC Luzern
Super League
Mar 25
FC Luzern
1-1
FC Basel 1893
Super League
Feb 25
FC Basel 1893
2-1
FC Luzern
Super League
Sept 24
FC Luzern
1-0
FC Basel 1893
Super League
May 24
FC Basel 1893
1-1
FC Luzern
Super League
Apr 24
FC Luzern
1-1
FC Basel 1893
Super League
Dec 23
FC Luzern
0-1
FC Basel 1893
Super League

In the last 10 matches between FC Luzern and FC Basel 1893, the record stands at 3 wins for FC Luzern, 3 draws, and 4 wins for FC Basel 1893. This indicates a competitive rivalry, with both teams having a fairly even distribution of results. The scorelines reflect a mix of tight contests, with several matches ending in narrow margins; for instance, three matches were decided by just one goal. Notably, FC Luzern's last win against FC Basel 1893 was in February 2026, suggesting a recent struggle to secure victories against their rivals.

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 LuzernHome
2W0D1L
3 playedGF 4 · GA 42.00 pts/game
FC Basel 1893Away
2W1D0L
3 playedGF 6 · GA 42.33 pts/game

Key Statistics

2026 Season
FC LuzernFC Basel 1893
2Goals p.g.1.44
1.5Goals conceded p.g.1.97
23%Clean sheets16%
50%Win rate31%
3.5Avg goals in match3.41
1.73xG per game1.35
-0.03xGA per game-0.10
47%Possession %51%
4.7Shots on target / game4.3
5.3Corners per game5.2
FC Luzern
Recent Form

FC Luzern have won 8 of their last 15 matches at home, drawing 3 and losing 4. Their recent home fixtures include beat FC Luzern 2-1 and beat FC Luzern 1-0.

Overall, the wider run reads 15W 7D 8L from the last 30 games (50% win rate). The form line is positive, with more wins than defeats across the sample.

Match Results: FC LuzernAll competitions
05 Sept
BSC Young Boys
3-3
FC Luzern
Super League
02 Sept
FC Luzern
2-1
FC Vaduz
Super League
29 Aug
Servette FC
1-1
FC Luzern
Super League
22 Aug
FC Luzern
1-0
Lausanne
Super League
16 Aug
Buochs
0-3
FC Luzern
Schweizer Cup
02 Aug
FC Sion
3-0
FC Luzern
Super League
15
Win
50%
7
Draw
23%
8
Lost
27%
FC Basel 1893
Recent Form

FC Basel 1893 have won 6 of their last 14 matches on the road, drawing 1 and losing 7. Their recent away fixtures include drew with BSC Young Boys 3-3 and beat FC Zurich 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%

Lineups

📋

Lineups not yet announced

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

Unavailable Players

0 players

FC Luzern

No reported absences

FC Basel 1893

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 Goals1.40 (66.7%)
Both Teams Score1.36 (67.2%)
Value Bets
FC Luzern Win2.08 (51.2%)
FC Basel 1893 Win3.00 (27.9%)
Under 2.5 Goals2.77 (33.3%)
BTTS No2.85 (32.8%)
Speculative
Draw3.81 (20.9%)

Yellow Card Prediction

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

Corner Prediction

FC Luzern have averaged 5.3 corners per match at home; FC Basel 1893 5.2 on the road. Combined that projects roughly 6.3 corners in this fixture. Our pick is under 9.5 corners at 1.80.

Player Stats Bet

FC Luzern have generated 1.73 xG per game across their recent matches, winning 50% of them. They put 4.7 shots on target per match, giving their attackers the volume needed to land a goal-involvement bet. FC Luzern 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.