FC Zurich vs Grasshoppers Prediction: Zurich to return to winning ways as Grasshoppers struggles on the road

FC Zurich vs Grasshoppers: Prediction and odds on the Match on 10 May 2025

We are back to Letzigrund where FC Zurich will take on Grasshoppers in round two of the playoff matches in the Swiss Super League relegation group. In their postseason opener, both teams ended on the losing end and will eye a better result here. How will this game unfold? Below, I will preview this game and offer the best betting opportunities.

FC Zurich: Form and Statistics

FC Zurich could not get things right in the opener of this postseason game and will hope to do better in this home fixture. In the meantime, recent league encounters have not ended well for this side, as they now remain without a win in five consecutive matches. In that run, FC Zurich lost to Sion, Young Boys, and Basel, while drawing Winterthur and Lausanne. Ahead of this fixture, FC Zurich sit 8th in the standings with 47 points from 34 league encounters. 

FC Zurich Lineup

There are few names on the injury list for Ricardo Muniz’s side. Fernand Goure has a knee injury and won’t be part of the squad. However, Benjamin Mendy tore his muscle fiber, while Juan José Perea will be out due to achilles tendon rupture. However, Samuel Ballet and Daniel Denoon will be out due to accumulated yellow cards.

🔖 FC Zurich’s Predicted XI (4-3-1-2):

Yanick Brecher (GK), Lindrit Kamberi, Mariano Gomez, Jean-Philippe Gbamin, Rodrigo Conceicao, Mounir Chouiar, Miguel Reichmuth, Bledian Krasniqi, Steven Zuber, Jahnoah Markelo, Umeh Emmanuel.

⛔️Unavailable: Fernand Goure, Benjamin Mendy, Juan José Perea (all injured), Samuel Ballet, Daniel Denoon (suspension)

👤 Head Coach: Ricardo Moniz

Grasshoppers: Form and Statistics

Grasshoppers chances of making it out of relegation continues to diminish after losing to Winterthur last weekend. However, it is not all over for this road team as remaining league fixtures now demand them to win. In recent league games, Grasshoppers have won only twice, defeating Yverdon and Luzern in consecutive encounters. Yet, Grasshoppers have faced more defeats in their last matches, four in their last six matches. In the standings, Grasshoppers sit 11th with 33 points, scoring 35 goals with 48 conceded. 

Grasshoppers Lineup

On the injury list for Tomas Oral’s side, only Tsiy Ndenge and Bryan Lasme are expected to be out of the squad. 

🔖 Grasshoppers’s Predicted XI (4-1-4-1):

Justin Hammel (GK), Benno Schmitz, Maksim Paskotši, Ayumu Seko, Noah Persson, Amir Abrashi, Nestory Irankunda, Giotto Morandi, Tim Meyer, Pascal Schürpf, Young-jun Lee.

⛔️Unavailable: Tsiy Ndenge, Bryan Lasme (both injured)

👤 Head Coach: Tomas Ora

FC Zurich vs Grasshoppers Head-to-Head Statistics

In the last five encounters between FC Zurich and Grasshoppers, the home team won four times. However, one ended in a 1-1 draw. In those encounters, FC Zurich scored seven goals, while Grasshoppers scored three. 

In their last meeting in March, Zurich won away from home 1-2, with Jean-Philppe Gbamin and Bledian Krasniqi goals making the difference. 

FC Zurich vs Grasshoppers Betting Betting Tips & Odds

• FC Zurich have not lost a single game in the last five encounters of this fixture. With eight wins in the last nine meetings, they have a solid chance to extend that record. This option is available on 1Xbet with odds at 1.96.
• Grasshoppers have only once in their last five road matches. However, they have scored four times in that run. A goal for the road team anytime during the game is available on Betway with odds at 1.33.
• Three of the last four meetings between FC Zurich and Grasshoppers have ended with both teams scoring. This option is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.66.
• Ten of the last eleven matches involving Zurich and other opponents have ended with at least three goals. This option is available on Bet365 with odds at 1.72.

FC Zurich vs Grasshoppers Prediction 10 May 2025

These two teams have struggled so much in recent encounters and will have to display competitiveness if they want the best outcome. In recent encounters, Zurich have failed to step up and their struggle in defense also denied them a chance in the championship group. Yet, Grasshoppers have failed to compete against top sides in the league this season, and their performances in this fixture also have been very poor. The two teams have to give this game their all, but Zurich are in a better position and have the better team to win. Also, this fixture has ended with fewer goals lately, and while Grasshoppers should focus on avoiding defeat, a bet on under 2.5 goals is a good option. 

Our match prediction: is a win for FC Zurich with odds at 1.96 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip: is under 2.5 goals with odds at 2.07 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final betting tip: is away team under 0.5 goals with odds at 3.00 on Betway bookmaker.