Basel vs Luzern prediction, H2H & Probable Line-ups – February 6, 2025
In the central match of round 22 of the Swiss Super League, Basel will face Luzern on Thursday, February 6. Kickoff is set for 20:30 CET. I suggest a bet on the winner of this match.
Basel vs Luzern: Match facts and head-to-head
- Basel are on a five-match unbeaten streak (four wins, one draw).
- Luzern are unbeaten in their last six matches (five wins, one draw).
- Basel have won their last three home matches with a goal difference of 9:1.
- Luzern have not lost in their last four away matches (three wins, one draw).
- Basel are on a five-game scoring streak, while Luzern have scored in their last two matches.
- Basel boast the best attack in the Swiss Super League with 47 goals scored.
- Basel also have the league’s best defense, conceding just 22 goals.
- In 58% of their matches this season, Basel have scored in both halves.
- Luzern have only lost 4% of their matches this season without scoring.
- In their last encounter, Luzern defeated Basel 1-0. Over their last five meetings, each team has won once, while three matches ended in a draw.
Basel vs Luzern: Match preview
Basel and Luzern are currently neighbors in the league standings, separated by just one point.
Basel sit in second place with 37 points from 21 matches. They are just one point behind the league leaders and have a very realistic chance of reclaiming the championship title, which they haven’t won since 2017. Basel have been excellent in attack, scoring 47 goals—the highest tally in the league. At the same time, their defense has been solid, conceding just 22 goals, making it the best in the Super League. With only one loss in their last 13 games, Basel's form is strong.
Luzern are also in excellent form. Over the same 13-match stretch, they have suffered just three defeats. They currently sit third in the league table with 36 points, trailing Basel by just one point and the league leader by two. Both teams are serious contenders for the title, and Luzern are eager to seize this opportunity, as they haven’t won the Swiss championship since 1989. The team has also been impressive in attack, scoring 38 goals in 21 matches—the second-best tally in the league.
Probable lineups
- Basel: Hitz, Adjei, Schmid, Mendes, Barisic, Avdullahu, Leroy, Shaqiri, Kevin Carlos, Kade, Traore
- Luzern: Loretz, Freyman, Knezovic, Winkler, Stankovic, Rrudhani, Owusu, Dorn, Sigajniks, Klidje, Grbic
Prediction
Both teams are in great form, sitting next to each other in the standings, and competing for the title. This should be an exciting match, but I see Basel as the favorite. They are playing at home and boast the league’s best attack and defense. My bet is on Basel to win at odds of 1.67.
