Basel vs Grasshopper Prediction, H2H Stats & Statistical Bets 2 August 2025
🔊 In the second round of the Swiss Super League, Basel host Grasshopper at their home ground, St. Jakob-Park. Both teams kicked off the season with losses and are now eager to bounce back. Basel fell to St. Gallen, unable to cope with second-half pressure. Grasshopper were defeated at home by Luzern, despite leading during the first half. Basel have the home advantage and history on their side, as they frequently outplay Grasshopper at home. However, the visitors are unlikely to be intimidated by these stats, and the match could very well turn into an open contest with an unpredictable outcome.
Head-to-Head
The last official match between the teams took place on 03 April 2025 and ended with a 2-1 scoreline. Here's a comparative breakdown of that encounter (with Basel as the home side):
- possession: 56% vs 44%;
- corners: 5 vs 3;
- fouls: 12 vs 21;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 7 vs 1.
📊 Statistical preview of the official encounters between Basel and Grasshoppers:
- 45 matches played;
- home victories - 24, away wins - 10, draws - 11;
- goals scored - 85 for Basel, 47 for Grasshoppers;
- average first-half total - 1.4, second-half total - 1.53;
- average total goals per match - 2.93.
Head-to-head statistics Basel - Grasshopper

Basel 1893 Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on as part of the Super League, with St. Gallen hosting Basel. The game concluded with a 2-1 victory.
Here are the match statistics (Basel vs St. Gallen):
- possession percentage: 61% vs 39%;
- corner kicks: 5 vs 8;
- fouls: 11 vs 15;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 2;
- shots on target: 5 vs 8.
🔴 In the first round, Basel suffered a surprising defeat away to St. Gallen (1-2). The champions took the lead in the first half thanks to an own goal and maintained their slim advantage until the start of the second half. Ten minutes into the second half, Basel allowed their opponents to equalize, and 15 minutes before the end, St. Gallen went ahead. Basel couldn't find a way back, marking a disappointing debut for Ludovic Magnin as head coach.
🔵 Following this loss, Basel sit in 11th place in the standings. A victory over Grasshopper would propel Basel into the upper part of the table and restore their confidence. However, another defeat would leave them languishing in the lower half, increasing pressure on both the coaching staff and the players.
Match Results: Basel 1893

Grasshopper Team Overview
The visitors played their last match on in a friendly fixture, where they faced Grasshopper as the home team and Celta as the visitors. The match concluded with a scoreline of 0-3.
Here are the game statistics (Grasshopper vs Celta):
- possession: 50% vs 50%;
- corners: 4 vs 8;
- yellow cards: 0 vs 0;
- shots on target: 1 vs 8.
🔵 Grasshoppers started the season with a home defeat to Luzern (2-3). The team played reasonably well, leading twice, but allowed their opponents to equalize both times before halftime. In the second half, the "Grasshoppers" conceded the decisive goal in the 69th minute and couldn't turn the game around.
⚪ Currently, Grasshoppers sit in 8th place and are in desperate need of points. Their upcoming away match against Basel presents a significant challenge. A win would boost their standings and restore confidence, while another loss could increase pressure and raise questions about their season plans.
Match Results: Grasshopper
Prediction for the 1st half
Head-to-head Matches:
- Total encounters - 45;
- First-half wins for the home team (at home) - 9; for the visitors (away) - 5; draws - 7;
- Average first-half total: 1.4;
- Today's hosts average 0.89 goals, while the visitors score 0.51.
First-half Statistics: Basel (home) vs Grasshopper (away)
- Matches played in the tournament: 0 vs 0;
- Wins: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Losses: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Draws: 0 (0%) vs 0 (0%);
- Average goals scored: 0 vs 0;
- Average goals conceded: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches (overall):
- Wins: 7 vs 3;
- Losses: 2 vs 1;
- Draws: 1 vs 6;
- Average first-half total: 2.2 (scored - 1.7, conceded - 0.5) vs 1.4 (scored - 0.9, conceded - 0.5).
- Basel have scored in the first half in eight consecutive matches (Super League).
- Basel have scored in the first half in seven consecutive matches.
Outcome Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 45;
- Home wins - 24, Away wins - 10, Draws - 11.
Statistics: Basel vs Grasshopper
- Matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Victories: 0 vs 0;
- Win percentage: 0% vs 0%;
- Losses: 1 vs 1;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
Last 10 Matches:
- Wins: 8 vs 4;
- Losses: 2 vs 6;
- Draws: 0 vs 0.
- Grasshopper cover a +1.5 handicap in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings (Super League).
- Grasshopper have covered a +1.5 handicap in 6 consecutive matches (Super League).
Total Goals Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average goals scored by the home team - 1.89, away team - 1.04;
- Average total goals in head-to-head matches - 2.93;
- Both teams scored: overall - 25 times; at the home team's ground - 12 times.
- Basel have conceded at home in 7 consecutive head-to-head matches against this team (Super League).
Corners Prediction
Basel: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 5; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.8; at home - 6.25.
Grasshopper: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 9, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 5.3; away - 4.6.
- Basel have taken more than 4.5 corners at home in 6 of the last 7 head-to-head meetings (Super League).
Cards Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches
- Average total yellow cards in head-to-head matches - 3.86 (1.93 for the home team and 1.93 for the away team);
- Average total yellow cards at the home ground - 4.61 (1.9 for the home team and 2.71 for the away team).
Basel: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3; at home - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 1.5; at home - 1.5.
Grasshopper: Statistics
- Season: average total in the tournament - 3, away - 0;
- Last 10 matches: average total - 2.7; away - 2.8.
Both Teams to Score Prediction
Head-to-Head Matches:
- Total encounters - 45;
- Both teams scored overall - 25 times;
- At the home team's ground - 12 times.
Statistics: Basel vs Grasshopper
- Total matches played in the tournament: 1 vs 1;
- Total season matches where both teams scored (BTTS): 1 vs 1;
- BTTS for Basel at home - 0 (0%);
- BTTS for Grasshopper away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 Matches:
- Total BTTS matches: 7 vs 3;
- BTTS for Basel at home - 2 (50%);
- BTTS for Grasshopper away - 2 (40%).
- Basel have both scored and conceded in 7 of their last 8 matches.
⭐ Editorial Prediction
After disappointing starts, both clubs are under pressure and desperately need points. Basel, having lost their opening match, will aim to leverage their home advantage to bounce back in front of their fans. The head-to-head history favors the "Red and Blues," who traditionally perform stronger on their own turf. Grasshopper are also eager to turn things around after a defeat and are ready to fight until the end, but they have yet to show defensive stability. Our prediction: Basel to win with a -1.5 handicap, considering their home support and the team's determination to overcome their current slump. The match promises to be intense, but the hosts have every chance to secure all three points.