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Basel welcome Winterthur to St. Jakob-Park for a Swiss Super League matchday 13 clash on Saturday. The hosts will look to bounce back from the 3-2 defeat at Young Boys in midweek.
Basel went into the break in the lead, courtesy of Anton Kade's 19th-minute strike. Filip Ugrinic drew level in the 64th minute, while two own goals from Mohamed Drager and Leon Barisic put YB 3-1 up. Dominik Schmid pulled one back in the 89th minute.
Winterthur, meanwhile, shared the spoils in a 2-2 draw at St. Gallen. They took the lead through Matteo Di Giusto's 20th-minute strike while Bastien Toma equalised in first half injury time. Chadrac Akolo and Labinot Bajrami scored second-half goals for either side to ensure the game was drawn.
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The draw left them at the foot of the table, having garnered eight points from 12 games, while Basel are fourth on 19 points.
Basel vs Winterthur Head-to-Head and Key Numbers
- Basel have 33 wins from their last 52 head-to-head games with Winterthur, who have won nine.
- Their most recent clash came last weekend when Basel claimed a 6-1 away win.
- Their last five head-to-head games have had goals at both ends, with four producing at least three goals.
- Basel are unbeaten in seven head-to-head games, winning six..
- Winterthur have the worst attack and worst defense in the league, with nine goals scored and 26 goals conceded.
- Four of Basel's last five league games have been decided by one-goal margins.
Basel vs Winterthur Prediction
Basel have improved their form significantly in recent weeks and are now five points off table-toppers FC Zurich. The Rotblau will hope to keep up pace in the title race and are the heavy favourites to claim maximum points.
Winterthur, meanwhile, have statistically been the worst side in the league and have significanty fallen from the standards that saw them finish sixth last season. Expect the home side to claim a comfortable victory with goals at both ends.
Prediction: Basel 3-1 Winterthur
Basel vs Winterthur Betting Tips
Tip 1 - Basel to win
Tip 2 - Both teams to score
Tip 3 - Over 2.5 goals
Tip 4 - Basel to score over 1.5 goals
