Lausanne can start with a win! Lausanne vs Basel Prediction
One of the matches in the first round of the Swiss Super League will take place on Sunday at the Stade de la Tuilière, where Lausanne will host Basel. Here is a prediction for this match from the experts at Dailysports.
Lausanne
Ludovic Magnin's team had a very weak season, fighting to retain their place in the elite division of Switzerland. Eventually, Lausanne managed to finish 10th, accumulating 45 points from 38 matches, seven points clear of Grasshopper.
Notably, Lausanne won only one of their last five official matches last season. In the summer, the club prepared for the new season with friendly matches, showing mixed results. They defeated Lausanne Ouchy and Xamax but lost to Braga and Etoile Carouge.
Basel
The "Bebbi" were long considered the flagship of Swiss football but eventually ceded this position to Young Boys. Basel last won the league title in 2017, finishing only eighth last season. In 38 matches, Basel secured 13 victories and suffered 15 defeats, earning 49 points.
However, Basel ended the season with an eight-match unbeaten run, including four wins and four draws. They also remained unbeaten in summer friendlies, defeating Górnik Zabrze and Bellinzona. It is also noteworthy that in 19 away matches, Basel recorded six victories and nine defeats.
Interesting Match Facts and Head-to-Head History
- Last season, Lausanne defeated Basel away 2-1, while their home match ended in a 0-0 draw.
- The "Both Teams to Score" bet succeeded in three of the last five matches.
- Lausanne has not lost to Basel at home in their last five encounters, but they won only one of those matches.
Lausanne vs Basel Prediction
Bookmakers give a slight edge to the home team, with Lausanne's victory priced at 2.38. We believe Lausanne will avoid defeat in this match, and our bet is "Lausanne to win with a handicap (0)" at odds of 1.75.
