Zurich vs Basel Prediction: Basel can not afford to lose this game

Letzigrund will be the venue for this round 21 encounter between Zurich and Basel in the Swiss Super League. The two teams head into this game hoping to secure a win. Which team wins this one? Below, I preview this game and make predictions. 

Zurich

Zurich are coming off a league defeat to Luzern and they will hope to do better here. In a game that ended 3-1, goals from Sinan Karweina and Arian Grbic were enough to see their opponent take maximum points despite Lindrit Kamberi getting a consolation goal for them in the 78th minute. Heading into this game, Zurich have two wins in their last five matches coming against Yverdon and U. Cluj. This season, Zurich have 30 points from their last 20 matches which see them sit 6th. In other encounters, this team scored 26 goals and conceded 28 in the same run.

Basel

Basel are coming off a win over Sion in a game that ended 4-1 and they will look to replicate that performance here. In a game that ended 4-1, goals from Dominik Scmid, Kevin, Joe Mendes, and Philip Otele were enough to see this team stage a comeback having gone behind in the 20th minute of the first half. Heading into this game, Basel have an unbeaten run of four games, where they picked up wins over Schaffhausen and Thun while drawing Lugano. In the league this season, Basel have 34 points, scored 46 goals and conceded 22 as they sit 2nd. 

Expert Betting Tips

Basel will not have it easy considering Zurich play at home but this is a game they have to win. While looking at the two two teams, I believe they will take their chances. Regardless, the two have their flaws defensively, and with this one expected to be a battle of strong offensive play, a bet on goals is another option.

The first option is over 2.5 goals with odds at 1.78 on 1Xbet

The second option is a win for Basel with odds at 2.10 on Bet365

The last option is both teams scoring with odds at 1.60 on Betway