FC Basel Seek to Extend Unbeaten Home Run Against FC Sion

FC Basel vs FC Sion - 01/18/2026

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St. Jakob-Park prepares for what has become a key clash in the ongoing Super League regular season as FC Basel welcome FC Sion, both teams eyeing crucial points in the race for the top-four. Navigating injuries and relying on familiar strengths, Basel are tasked with continuing their impressive home streak against an in-form Sion side nudging closely behind in the standings.

Recent History

FC Basel have turned St. Jakob-Park into a fortress against FC Sion in recent years. In the last six encounters at this venue, Basel have won three and drawn three, avoiding defeat each time. Stretching further, Basel have come out on top in 72% of their last 18 home fixtures against Sion, including three victories by two or more goals in the last five showdowns there. The visitors will be conscious of this daunting record as they aim to alter the script.

Recent Form

Both teams arrive with credentials to argue for three points. Basel, fourth in the table, have shown resilience across their last six matches with three wins, two draws, and a single defeat, averaging 1.5 goals while conceding just once per match. However, while their possession statistics remain consistently strong at over 57%, a dip at home is present; their last three home matches have seen no wins, two draws, and one loss, with just 0.67 goals scored per outing.

On the other hand, Sion have pieced together four wins, one draw, and one loss in their last six matches, reflecting a slightly stronger run. Their scoring output edges Basel's for the same period with 1.67 goals per match, while their defense holds tight at just 0.83 conceded. Though less dominant in possession, they have proven effective, especially on the counter-attack.

Overall Performance

After 19 matches of the regular season, Basel’s nine wins, five draws, and five losses have them sitting fourth with a +8 goal difference. Their consistency is also reflected by 10 unbeaten results in their most recent 12 league outings, and the league-best 29-game home unbeaten streak. Sion are close behind in fifth place, having secured eight wins, six draws, and five losses. Their tally of 29 goals scored just edges Basel’s, despite a slightly leakier defense. Sion have proven hard to beat as well, with 80% unbeaten over their last ten in all competitions.

Main Trends

Basel’s main strengths are on home soil. Of their last 36 league home matches, they haven’t lost in 29, and have collected 18 wins from their last 30. Draws are not uncommon, with three of their last six home matches ending all square in both all competitions and the league. Defensive solidity is another feature, with eight clean sheets in 20 recent home matches.

Sion carry positive momentum on the road, undefeated in 10 of their last 12 away matches across competitions and victorious in six of those. Their recent run in the league—a stretch that has seen them unbeaten in six of seven—shows they can compete with the division’s stronger sides.

Probable Lineups

FC Basel

Goalkeeper: Marwin Hitz

Defenders: Nicolas Vouilloz, Flavius Daniliuc, Dominik Schmid, Jonas Adjetey

Midfielders: Léo Leroy, Koba Koindredi, Andrej Bacanin, Xherdan Shaqiri

Attackers: Philip Otele, Albian Ajeti

FC Sion

Goalkeeper: Anthony Racioppi

Defenders: Numa Lavanchy, Jan Kronig, Nias Hefti, Kreshnik Hajrizi

Midfielders: Baltazar, Benjamin Kololli, Ali Kabacalman, Donat Rrudhani, Ilyas Chouaref

Attackers: Rilind Nivokazi

Prediction

Both clubs have momentum and solid records this season, but Basel’s home pedigree, allied with their ability to avoid defeat against Sion at St. Jakob-Park, gives them a narrow edge. Predicting a closely-fought encounter, expect Basel to finally rediscover their scoring touch at home and claim a 2-1 victory, with a 41% probability of success based on the recent statistical balance and historical trends.

Home team
Away team

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Weather conditions

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Ch1

FC Basel FC Sion 18/01/2026 16:30

413424

12-1

2 - 1

2.97

41°F

-154

-154 +310 +375 no no no

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1 - 1(1 - 0)

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