Sparks will fly as two of the top 3 teams in the Swiss Super League battle for supremacy at St Jakob Park on Thursday, 6 February 2025. View our free Basel vs Luzern predictions below.
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Basel vs Luzern predictions: A low-scoring affair
Key stats
- Each of the last seven clashes between Basel and Luzern went below the 2.5-goal threshold.
- Fewer than three goals were scored in four of Basel's last six league matches.
- Both teams scored in six of Basel's last eight league games, and in seven of Luzern’s last nine away matches.
- Three of the last five encounters between these outfits ended in stalemates.
Correct score prediction: Basel 1-1 Luzern
The spoils were shared in three of the last five meetings between Basel and Luzern. Interestingly, all three draws had the same 1-1 scoreline.
Pre-game odds and win probability: Basel are clear favourites
- HOME: 8/13 (1.62) – 61.9%
- DRAW: 29/10 (3.90) – 25.6%
- AWAY: 3/1 (4.00) – 25%
*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change
Basel have been a tough team to beat. They are undefeated in their last five matches (W4, D1) and have lost only once in their last 13 games in all competitions.
Similarly, Luzern have enjoyed some fine form in recent weeks, having won five of their last six games.
As it stands, Basel and Luzern are second and third in the Swiss top flight, respectively.
Ahead of this clash, Basel are the expected winners at 8/13 (1.62). Teams with these odds generally have a 61.9% probability of winning.
Don’t forget to check out more of our best betting tips and predictions after you’ve dissected our Basel vs Luzern predictions.
We have also pointed out that both teams were on the scoresheet in six of Basel's last eight Super League matches. For this reason, BTTS – Yes has an appealing look at 11/20 (1.55). That one has a 64.5% chance of landing.
Most recent H2Hs: An even contest
In the last five skirmishes between Basel and Luzern, both teams have a win apiece with three draws between them.
Switzerland Super League 29/09/24
Lucerne
Basel
Switzerland Super League 05/05/24
Basel
Lucerne
Switzerland Super League 21/04/24
Lucerne
Basel
Switzerland Super League 17/12/23
Lucerne
Basel
Switzerland Super League 28/09/23
Basel
Lucerne
Basel preview: Eyeing their third consecutive victory
Albian Ajeti will not be available for Basel until Sunday, as he serves the second of his two-match red card suspension.
Arlet Junior Ze, meanwhile, remains sidelined due to an injury.
Predicted lineup: Hitz (GK), Schmid, Adjetey, Barisic, Mendes, Kade, Leroy, Avdullahu, Traore, Shaqiri & Carlos.
Switzerland Super League 10/05/25
W
Lugano
2
Basel
5
Switzerland Super League 04/05/25
W
Servette
1
Basel
5
Switzerland Cup 27/04/25
W
Lausanne Sports
2
Basel
3
Switzerland Super League 21/04/25
W
Yverdon Sport FC
0
Basel
5
Switzerland Super League 12/04/25
W
FC Zurich
0
Basel
4
Luzern preview: No new absentees
As for Luzern, only Nickey Beloko, who has a cruciate ligament injury, is ruled out of this contest.
Predicted lineup: Loretz (GK), Dorn, Knezevic, Freimann, Ciganiks, Owusu, Stankovic, Winkler, Rrudhani, Grbic & Klidje.
Switzerland Super League 11/05/25
D
Lausanne Sports
1
Lucerne
1
Switzerland Super League 04/05/25
L
Lugano
2
Lucerne
0
Switzerland Super League 21/04/25
L
Servette
2
Lucerne
1
Switzerland Super League 13/04/25
W
Young Boys
0
Lucerne
5
Switzerland Super League 06/04/25
L
Grasshoppers
3
Lucerne
1
Player to watch: Kevin Carlos Omoruyi
Kevin Carlos Omoruyi has been in sensational form for Basel in recent weeks, scoring in each of his last four appearances across all competitions. The former Huesca forward will look to extend his scoring streak to five matches when these teams clash.