Basel vs Juventus preview

2026 Club Friendlies 1, World
St. Jakob-Park Sat, 18 Jul - 1:30 PM
Club Friendlies 1
Full Time Sat, 18 Jul 1:30 PM
Regular Season
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CONTEXT

Basel hosted Juventus in a tightly contested encounter that concluded with a 0-0 draw after both sides failed to find the net. The halftime score remained level at 0-0, reflecting an even first period. Juventus controlled more of the ball with 61 percent possession compared to Basel's 39 percent. A red card issued to the home side altered the dynamics in the second half. Despite Juventus being regarded as the stronger team, neither side could capitalize on opportunities. The final result stood as a draw with no goals scored by either team. Limited underlying metrics were recorded during the fixture.

TL;DR

  • Structural deviation: Final score: Basel 0-0 Juventus. Juventus showed a significant deviation from the pre-match structural baseline.
  • Efficiency shift: Efficiency remained in line with prior patterns for both teams.
  • xG alignment: No xG figures were recorded to determine alignment.
  • Market alignment: The draw result proved consistent with pre-match indicators.
  • xG expectations: Absence of xG data prevented expectation comparisons.
  • Event impact: The match produced a goalless draw under constrained conditions.
  • Red card distortion: A home red card introduced second-half adjustments to play.
No standings statistics available.
No head-to-head records found.
0.5+ goals: 85%
1.5+ goals: 70%
2.5+ goals: 50%
3.5+ goals: 25%
Confidence: High (≥8 matches)

Quality vs Volume

Home: xG 1.8, Shots 12, xG/Shot 0.15
Away: xG 1.5, Shots 14, xG/Shot 0.11

Open Play vs Set Play

Open Play: 65%
Set Play: 35%

Expected Points

TeamxPts
Home1.8
Away1.2
ℹ️ Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
L. Fähndrich
L. Fähndrich
Referee 25 matches
Fouls / Match
Referee 30.4
League Avg 0
Yellow Cards / Match
Referee 4
League Avg 0
Red Cards / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Penalties / Match
Referee 0.36
League Avg 0
Basel S. Lichtsteiner
S. Lichtsteiner
VS
Juventus L. Spalletti
L. Spalletti
0
Avg Points / Game (Last 100 Matches)
0
0 i
Avg Points / Game (Last 6 Matches)
0 i
1
Head to Head (Wins - Draws - Losses)
1 - 0 - 1
1

Team Power Ranking

i
What is Power Ranking?
Power ranking is SportMonks' model-based team strength indicator. Historical input capped to 2 seasons.
62.35
84.94
0 (Weakest) 100 (Strongest)
Metric
Basel
Juventus
Power Score
62.35
84.94
League Position
-
-
Global Rank
451
39

Form Analysis Opponent-Weighted

Line chart of recent results (points/trend). Friendlies excluded by default. Hover for opponent, result, xG/xGA and power ranking — based on last 6 matches.

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Basel Opponent-weighted form score
Juventus Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts) Draw (1 pt) Loss (0 pts) Basel Juventus

Heatmaps Ball coordinates

Attack and defence zones from ball position data. Filters: last 6 matches (overall/home/away), time period, competition.

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Basel

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Juventus

Left / Center / Right
Opposition half density
vs season average

Possession Efficiency Possession-Adjusted

How effectively each team uses and defends their share of possession. Efficiency adjusted based on team possession percentage

Basel ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Juventus
Attacking Efficiency
Higher is better
Attacking Efficiency
35.77
34.34
Defensive Efficiency
Lower is better
Defensive Efficiency
34.34
35.77
Combined Efficiency Index Z-score combining attacking and defensive possession-adjusted efficiency.
Positive = above league average.
Negative = below league average.
Formula: EfficiencyIndex = z(AttackEff) − z(DefenceEff)
-3 0 3
Basel +0.02 Efficiency Index
vs
Juventus -0.02 Efficiency Index
xG data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using shots and dangerous attacks (proxy). Confidence: Medium.
Basel
Juventus
AttackEff = xG ÷ pos
DefenceEff = xGA ÷ (1−pos)

Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence

Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.

Basel ⚠ Proxy
vs
⚠ Proxy Juventus
Created Set-piece attacking threat
Basel Juventus
Set-piece xG Share Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
Goals per Match Average set-piece goals scored per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xG) Goals scored minus set-piece xG. Positive = overperforming; Negative = underperforming expectations.
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Conceded Set-piece defensive exposure
Basel Juventus
Set-piece xGA Share Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
Conceded per Match Average set-piece goals conceded per match.
0.00 0.00
vs Expected (xGA) Goals conceded minus set-piece xGA. Positive = conceding more than expected (bad); Negative = conceding less than expected (good).
vs
xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Basel
Juventus
xG Share = set-piece xG ÷ total xG
vs Expected = goals − set-piece xG

Counter / Transition Attack & Defence

What happens in the 15 seconds immediately after possession changes hands — based on Last 6 matches.

Basel
vs
Juventus
Attack After Winning Possession transition → offence
Basel Juventus
Goals per Match Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Shots per Match Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match. ↑ better
Dangerous Attacks Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match. ↑ better
Defence After Losing Possession loss → defensive exposure
Basel Juventus
Goals Conceded Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Shots Conceded Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match. ↓ better
Dangerous Attacks Conceded Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match. ↓ better
Basel
Juventus
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score

PRESSURE INDEX

Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.

  • JUV had peak pressure around 68'.
  • JUV started the game with stronger pressure.
BAS Pressure JUV Pressure
Pressure Index: JUV reached the top pressure at 68' (77.20).

Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons

Summary of 2 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.

Basel BAS Home
2 matches
Juventus JUV Away
Match Record
1
Wins
1
0
Draws
0
1
Losses
1
Goals
2
Goals Scored
5
5
Goals Conceded
2
-3
Goal Difference
+3
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0

Data last updated: 2026-07-19T00:00:43+00:00

STARTING XI

Match Formation 4-2-3-1
Match Formation 4-2-3-1

General Information

Date & Time
Jul 18, 2026, 01:30 PM
Competition
2026 Club Friendlies 1, World · Regular Season
Stadium
St. Jakob-Park
Capacity
37994
Attendance
24206
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Lukas Fähndrich

Statistics

Possession
BAS
43%
JUV
57%

Top Statistics

2 Big Chances Created 2
8 Shots 5
39 Dangerous attacks 79
39 Possession 61
3 Corners 3
14 Free kicks 9
0 Yellow Cards 2
1 Red Cards 0

Match Overview

78 Ball Safe 73
1 Penalties 0
9 Goal Kicks 6
8 Goal Attempts 10
10 Substitutions 12
11 Throwins 19
2 Hit Woodwork 0
14 Dribble Attempts 11
9 Successful Dribbles 3
64 Successful Dribbles Percentage 27

Attacking

69 Attacks 104
2 Big Chances Missed 2

Possession

36 Long Passes 36
353 Passes 548
301 Successful Passes 489
85 Successful Passes Percentage 89
10 Key Passes 13
16 Successful Long Passes 22
44 Successful Long Passes Percentage 61

Defensive

8 Saves 4
14 Tackles 15
14 Interceptions 7
43 Duels Won 30

Build-up

8 Total Crosses 20
4 Accurate Crosses 6

Discipline

2 Offsides 2
9 Fouls 15

Lineup

Referee : Lukas Fähndrich

Starting XI

1
Jonas Omlin
Jonas Omlin Goalkeeper
7.15
13
Mirko Salvi
Mirko Salvi
Goalkeeper46'
6.67
6
Keigo Tsunemoto
Keigo Tsunemoto Defender
6.85
4
Becir Omeragic
Becir Omeragic
Defender79'
6.41
24
Flavius Daniliuc
Flavius Daniliuc Defender
6.88
29
Moussa Cissé
Moussa Cissé Defender
6.97
25
Coleen Louis
Coleen Louis
Defender79'
6.38
55
Akpe Victory
Akpe Victory Defender
7.21
5
Metinho
Metinho Midfielder
6.82
3
Nicolas Vouilloz
Nicolas Vouilloz
Defender79'
6.41
7
Philip Otele
Philip Otele Midfielder
7.14
21
Ibrahim Salah
Ibrahim Salah
Attacker66'
6.89
8
Ludwig Malachowski Thorell
6.99
22
Léo Leroy
Léo Leroy
Midfielder66'
6.42
10
Xherdan Shaqiri
Xherdan Shaqiri (C) Midfielder
6.73
18
Asane Sow
Asane Sow
Attacker46'
6.81
11
Kazeem Olaigbe
Kazeem Olaigbe Midfielder
6.81
14
Andrej Bacanin
Andrej Bacanin
Midfielder66'
6.77
23
Albian Ajeti
Albian Ajeti Attacker
6.5
9
Zan Celar
Zan Celar
Attacker46'
6.33
Referee : Lukas Fähndrich

Starting XI

16
Michele Di Gregorio
Michele Di Gregorio Goalkeeper
6.82
1
Mattia Perin
Mattia Perin
Goalkeeper46'
7.31
4
Federico Gatti
Federico Gatti Defender
6.28
24
Daniele Rugani
Daniele Rugani
Defender46'
6.94
6
Lloyd Kelly
Lloyd Kelly Defender
6.63
32
Juan Cabal
Juan Cabal
Defender46'
6.48
15
Pierre Kalulu
Pierre Kalulu Defender
6.42
25
João Mário
João Mário
Defender46'
6.86
27
Andrea Cambiaso
Andrea Cambiaso Defender
6.45
40
Jonas Rouhi
Jonas Rouhi
Defender46'
6.57
5
Manuel Locatelli
6.82
21
Fabio Miretti
Fabio Miretti
Midfielder46'
6.9
11
Edon Zhegrova
Edon Zhegrova Midfielder
6.14
45
Justin Oboavwoduo
6.97
12
Douglas Luiz
Douglas Luiz Midfielder
6.87
29
Arthur Melo
Arthur Melo
Midfielder46'
6.53
13
Jérémie Boga
Jérémie Boga Midfielder
6.81
14
Arkadiusz Milik
Arkadiusz Milik
Attacker46'
6.72
17
Vasilije Adžić
Vasilije Adžić Midfielder
6.7
46
Adin Licina
Adin Licina
Midfielder46'
6.21
18
Jeff Ekhator
Jeff Ekhator Attacker
6.48
20
Loïs Openda
Loïs Openda
Attacker29'
7.04

Events

2ND-HALF
90+3'
Event
Foul / 2nd Yellowcard
Event
22nd Substitution
86'
Event
Professional foul last man / 1st Redcard
84'
Event
Becir Omeragic Keigo Tsunemoto 
19th Substitution
79'
Event
Coleen Louis Moussa Cissé
20th Substitution
79'
Event
Nicolas Vouilloz Metinho 
21st Substitution
79'
78'
Event
Augusto Owusu Arkadiusz Milik
18th Substitution
Event
Andrej Bacanin Kazeem Olaigbe
15th Substitution
66'
Event
Léo Leroy Ludwig Malachowski Thorell
16th Substitution
66'
Event
Ibrahim Salah Philip Otele
17th Substitution
66'
Event
Goalkeeper save
58'
Event
Zan Celar Albian Ajeti
4th Substitution
46'
Event
Mirko Salvi Jonas Omlin
13th Substitution
46'
Event
Asane Sow Xherdan Shaqiri  
14th Substitution
46'
46'
Event
Arthur Melo Douglas Luiz
2nd Substitution
46'
Event
Juan Cabal Lloyd Kelly
3rd Substitution
46'
Event
Adin Licina Vasilije Adžić
5th Substitution
46'
Event
João Mário Pierre Kalulu
6th Substitution
46'
Event
Arkadiusz Milik Jérémie Boga
7th Substitution
46'
Event
Fabio Miretti Manuel Locatelli
8th Substitution
46'
Event
Justin Oboavwoduo Edon Zhegrova
9th Substitution
46'
Event
Mattia Perin Michele Di Gregorio
10th Substitution
46'
Event
Jonas Rouhi Andrea Cambiaso
11th Substitution
46'
Event
Daniele Rugani Federico Gatti
12th Substitution
1ST-HALF
38'
Event
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
29'
Event
Loïs Openda Jeff Ekhator
1st Substitution

CONCLUSION

The 0-0 outcome highlighted defensive resilience from both Basel and Juventus throughout the ninety minutes. Possession advantages for the visitors did not translate into clear scoring chances after the dismissal. Adjustments following the red card limited open play and kept the scoreline intact. Both teams maintained structure despite the numerical imbalance in the latter stages. The draw reflects the challenges faced when opportunities remained scarce. Overall patterns showed controlled approaches that prioritized avoiding errors over aggressive advances. This result leaves both sides with points but underscores areas for improvement in converting possession into threats.