Football Result
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Power Comparison in the League
Game Stats
Team Formations
Estimated Goal Scoring Chance
H2H Record before the game
FC Basel
Draws
Grasshoppers
The Swiss Super League match on 2025-08-02 saw FC Basel defeat Grasshoppers 2-1 at St. Jakob-Park. Philip Otele scored twice for Basel (45', 75'), while Maksim Paskotsi scored for Grasshoppers (69'). FC Basel dominated possession with 55.6% and had more shots (20) compared to Grasshoppers (9). However, Grasshoppers committed twice as many fouls (20) as Basel (10), resulting in four yellow cards compared to Basel's two.
The AI-powered pre-game prediction favored an FC Basel win, which proved accurate. The AI model didn't anticipate a balanced game, which aligns with Basel's higher team rate (0.7) compared to Grasshoppers (0.388). The predicted win probability for FC Basel was 56.8%, while Grasshoppers had a 20.7% chance.
FC Basel's recent form has been inconsistent. They lost their previous match against St. Gallen but won three of the five games prior to that. They will face Young Boys next, a tougher opponent considering their recent head-to-head record and Young Boys' higher team rate (0.635). Their last encounter ended 6-2 in favor of Young Boys.
Grasshoppers' form has also been shaky, losing three of their last five matches including the previous game against FC Luzern. They will face Winterthur in their next match. Grasshoppers' previous games show a tendency to concede goals. This game continues a trend of Basel winning head-to-head matches against Grasshoppers at home, as seen in their previous encounter on 2025-04-03. The Grasshoppers' high number of fouls indicates a struggle to contain Basel's attacking pressure, which resulted in the home side creating more scoring chances. The 4-2-3-1 formation of FC Basel likely contributed to their attacking dominance and possession control. The Grasshoppers played with 3-4-3.
On August 2nd, 2025, FC Basel will face Grasshoppers at St. Jakob-Park in a Swiss Super League clash. AI predicts a victory for FC Basel, with a 56.8% win probability compared to Grasshoppers' 20.7%. The draw probability stands at 22.5%.
FC Basel, rated at 0.7, enters the match after a mixed run, including a recent loss against St. Gallen (2-1) but a convincing win over FC Luzern (4-0). Their key player, midfielder Fabian Frei, will be instrumental in dictating the tempo. Forward Zeki Amdouni's goal-scoring record is also one to watch.
Grasshoppers, rated lower at 0.388, also lost their last match against FC Luzern (2-3). Their recent form has been inconsistent, struggling to secure consistent wins.
Historically, FC Basel holds the edge in head-to-head encounters. The last time the teams met at St. Jakob-Park, Basel won 2-1. The AI's prediction factors in Basel's stronger form and home advantage. Will the AI be correct? Football fans eagerly await the match.