FC Thun
- FC Thun have one of the best home records in the Swiss Super League in 2025/26, riding a long unbeaten run at the Stockhorn Arena and averaging about 2.2 goals per game in their last ten home league matches.
- FC Thun host FC Basel in the biggest Swiss Super League game of the weekend on Saturday, in a high-stakes clash that will be played under ideal conditions for a football match.
- Thun’s remarkable rise up the ranks of Swiss football following their promotion to the top flight has caught the attention of the nation and they have set new standards for promoted sides in the Super League.
- Mauro Lustrinelli has been the mastermind behind their high-scoring and high-pressing style of play that can overwhelm even the strongest teams in the league with their pace and aggression.
FC Basel
- FC Basel have been third to fifth in the Championship Group with points tallies in the low-to-mid 50s, several places behind FC Thun’s 70s tally as the 2026 season enters the home stretch.
- FC Basel’s stadium was affected by a fire before they were due to host this game, forcing it to be rescheduled and disrupting the visitors’ preparations.
- Lichtsteiner’s side will try to control possession and make the most of Shaqiri’s quality and the pace of Salah, as well as the craft of Edimilson Fernandes.
Head-to-Head
Thun beat them 2 - 1 away in February 2026 to take the latest head-to-head and establish themselves as title contenders.
Key Players
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FC Thun:
- Elmin Rastoder is their biggest goal threat, with double-digit goals and consistently proving a handful for defences.
- Leonardo Bertone and Kastriot Imeri offer strong support and have provided goals and assists throughout the campaign.
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FC Basel:
- Xherdan Shaqiri is Basel’s talisman and can unlock any defense in the world on his day.
- Edimilson Fernandes and Ebrima Colley have provided energy and impetus in midfield and combined well in Basel’s 3 - 3 thriller with Young Boys recently.
- Ibrahim Salah adds pace and directness up front and has been regularly involved in goals this term.
Betting Insights
- Both Teams To Score is a strong favorite at 1.38, while the odds of 1.84 about FC Thun to take all three points look short, Basel are 3.68 and the draw 3.95.
- FC Thun’s home form and attacking numbers make them an appealing option in match markets.
- The disruption to Basel’s preparations after the stadium fire is a notable factor for bettors to consider.
Prediction
- A win would all but seal the Super League title for the hosts while victory is imperative for Basel to keep their European qualification hopes alive.
- Expect a competitive game with a tilt toward FC Thun given their form and home advantage.
