Main prediction: Basel to win the clash

Alternative tip: double chance Thun

Other market: over 10.5 corners

This 09/08 (Sunday), Basel and Thun return to action in the Swiss Super League 2026/27. The match will be at St. Jakob-Park, at 15:30.

Basel arrive for this match with 1 win(s) in their last 5 matches across all competitions. Thun have won 2 time(s). Basel have a 50% chance of winning according to the bookies.

The competition is starting to take shape. Follow the prediction for Basel vs Thun and find out how to bet, where to watch and the probable line-ups.

Prediction for Basel vs Thun

APWin Prediction

BTTS - Yes

Overview Basel vs Thun

Basel are favourites, with odds of 2 and a 50% chance of winning. The direct head-to-head also leans towards Football Club Basel 1893, with 20 win(s) against 5 for Thun. The odds for a Thun win are 3.95 and a draw is 4.21.

In the Switzerland Super League, Basel have accumulated 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 1 goal(s) scored and 1 conceded. Žan Celar leads the scoring chart with 1 goal(s). Meanwhile, Thun have accumulated 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 1 defeat(s), with 3 goal(s) scored and 7 conceded, with Marc Gutbub as top scorer with 1 goal(s).

Head-to-head between Basel and Thun

In 36 clashes, Basel have the advantage over Thun: 20 win(s) against 5 and 11 draw(s). The most recent was on 02/05/2026, in the Swiss Super League. Basel won on that occasion.

The dominance in the head-to-head record is a factor that goes into the predictions for Basel vs Thun, but it does not define the result alone. The context of the tournament and each team's form weigh just as much as the record.

Check out all the predictions for the Swiss Super League and see all the analysis before you bet.

Basel: current form

Basel have played only 2 match(es) in the Swiss Super League.

With so few matches, their recent performance speaks louder: in their last 5 matches across all competitions, there were 1 win(s), 0 draw(s) and 4 defeat(s).

In the Switzerland Super League the situation is this:

1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

1 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

0.4 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Žan Celar (1 goal(s))

Thun: current form

Meanwhile, Thun have played only 2 match(es) in the Swiss Super League.

With little data in the league, their last 5 matches across all competitions show 2 win(s), 1 draw(s) and 2 defeat(s).

In this competition, the team arrives with these numbers:

1 win(s), 0 draw(s), 1 defeat(s)

2 win(s) in their last 5 across all competitions

1.8 goals per match in their last 5 across all competitions

Top scorer: Marc Gutbub (1 goal(s))

Basel vs Thun key players

In the Swiss Super League, Žan Celar is the one who finds the net the most for Football Club Basel 1893 with 1 goal(s).

In the whole season, Xherdan Shaqiri has reached 11 goal(s).

On the other side, Marc Gutbub is the name that frightens the most for Thun with 1 goal(s) in the Swiss Super League.

In terms of playmaking, Marc Gutbub leads in assists with 1. In the whole season, Elmin Rastoder has accumulated 16 goal(s).

Basel vs Thun statistics in the Swiss Super League

Few matches into the league yet. Basel have an average of 13.5 corners and 1 cards per match. Thun have 13.5 corners and 1 cards. Check the statistics for Basel vs Thun in the table below.

Home Team

Basel Team Logo

Basel

Switzerland - Super League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall L W L L L

0.6

Home L L W L D

0.8

Away W L L L W

1.2

Away Team

Thun Team Logo

Thun

Switzerland - Super League

Form Last 5 PPG
Overall W L L W D

1.4

Home W L D L L

0.8

Away L W D L L

0.8

More tips for Basel vs Thun

In addition to the main prediction, see other betting markets for Basel vs Thun in the Swiss Super League:

👉 Our prediction is: Both teams to score

Our betting recommendation for this game is for the BTTS (Both Teams to Score) market. The reason: this matchup has all the ingredients to be action-packed. With that, the odds offered by betting platforms are attractive, and this is the typical opportunity that cannot go unnoticed.

So let's hope that Basel and Thun both find the back of the net.

👉 Our prediction is: Thun to win

While Thun will head into their match against Basel as the favourite, it is still far from a sure thing to score three points away from home. Nevertheless, our betting tip is still Thun to win on the 1X2 market.

Our analysis of Thun leads us to believe that they are quite capable on their travels and can come up with the away win without much trouble, even against a tricky opponent like Basel.

Correct score prediction for Basel vs Thun

The favoritism in the odds points to Basel. With the available data, we project a narrow win. Correct result: Basel 1-0 Thun. Predicting the exact score is difficult. The odds reflect this. Play with caution.

Where to watch Basel vs Thun

Check out where to watch the live match between Thun and Basel:

Broadcast: no broadcast scheduled

Predicted line-ups for Basel and Thun

The line-ups for Basel vs Thun in the Switzerland Super League are officially confirmed between 45 minutes and 1 hour before the match, via the referee's official team sheet and the clubs' social media channels.

Follow below who is expected to take to the pitch.

Football Club Basel 1893 line-up

  • 1

    Jonas Omlin

    Goalkeeper

  • 3

    Nicolas Vouilloz

    Defender

  • 5

    Abemly Meto Silu

    Midfielder

  • 6

    Keigo Tsunemoto

    Defender

  • 7

    Philip Otele

    Forward

  • 8

    Ludwig Malachowski Thorell

    Midfielder

  • 9

    Žan Celar

    Forward

  • 10

    Xherdan Shaqiri

    Midfielder

  • 11

    Kazeem Olaigbe

    Forward

  • 24

    Flavius Daniliuc

    Defender

  • 55

    Akpe Victory Maduabuchukwu

    Defender

The starting eleven is confirmed minutes before kick-off.

Thun line-up

  • 1

    Niklas Steffen

    Goalkeeper

  • 5

    Nicolas Bürgy

    Defender

  • 13

    Nassim Othmane Zoukit

    Midfielder

  • 16

    Justin Roth

    Midfielder

  • 19

    Jan Bamert

    Defender

  • 27

    Michael Heule

    Defender

  • 30

    Nico Maier

    Forward

  • 33

    Marc Gutbub

    Forward

  • 47

    Fabio Fehr

    Defender

  • 78

    Valmir Matoshi

    Midfielder

  • 96

    Brighton Labeau

    Forward

The Thun starting eleven is confirmed close to the initial whistle.

Match details for Basel vs Thun

Match: Basel vs Thun

Tournament: Switzerland Super League 2026/27

Date: 09/08/2026

Time: 15:30 (Brasília time)

Venue: St. Jakob-Park

Broadcast: none scheduled

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Published on 6 August 2026, at 20:09 Last updated on 6 August 2026, at 20:09
Author: Amauri Barbosa

Sports betting analyst with over 15 years of experience. At APWin, he writes football predictions, reviews bookmakers and explains the reasoning behind every bet.