Basel vs Sion preview
2025/2026 Super League, Switzerland
St. Jakob-Park
Sun, 26 Apr - 12:00 PM
Championship Round
STANDINGS
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Promotion
Promotion Playoffs
Relegation
Data last checked: Aug 12
CONTEXT
In the Swiss Super League clash at St. Jakob-Park, FC Basel fell 0-2 to FC Sion in a tightly fought encounter. Sion struck first in the opening half, leading 0-1 at halftime, with Basel unable to find the net despite holding 49% possession overall. The visitors edged possession at 51% and capitalized in the second half to seal the win. No red cards disrupted the flow, keeping the match competitive from start to finish. Pre-identified as the stronger side, Sion delivered a performance with minimal structural deviation, maintaining efficiency in line with projections. Basel pushed hard but couldn't break through Sion's defense, resulting in a straightforward away victory that reflected the balance of play.
TL;DR
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Structural deviation: Sion's 0-2 win featured minimal structural deviation of 2.2%.
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Efficiency shift: Efficiency shift stayed in line with pre-match assessments.
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xG alignment: xG alignment unavailable due to missing data.
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Market alignment: Result fully aligned with pre-match market positioning.
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xG expectations: xG expectations unassessable without available metrics.
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Event impact: No major events altered the match's progression.
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Red card distortion: Zero red cards produced no distortion in game dynamics.
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
| Team | xPts |
|---|---|
| Home | 1.8 |
| Away | 1.2 |
ℹ️
Methodology: Expected Goals (xG) measures shot quality
No referee statistics available.
S. Lichtsteiner
VS
D. Tholot
1.46
Avg Points / Game
(Last 100 Matches)
1.61
1.67 i
Last 6 Opponents
Thun
Rank:
L
Young Boys
Rank:
D
Winterthur
Rank:
W
Servette
Rank:
W
St. Gallen
Rank:
L
Grasshopper
Rank:
W
Avg Points / Game
(Last 6 Matches)
1.83 i
Last 6 Opponents
Lausanne Sport
Rank:
W
Grasshopper
Rank:
W
St. Gallen
Rank:
D
Zürich
Rank:
W
Winterthur
Rank:
D
Lugano
Rank:
L
45
Head to Head
(Wins - Draws - Losses)
45 - 21 - 8
8
Win Probabilities
Live Win Probability (90 Min)
Basel
0.24%
Draw
1.92%
Sion
97.84%
Team Power Ranking
iWhat is Power Ranking?
Power score: composite of opponent-weighted form (last 6 & 20 games) and league position over last 3 seasons.
23.53
26.3
0 (Weakest)
100 (Strongest)
Metric
Basel
Sion
Power Score
23.53
26.3
League Position
4
5
Global Rank
-
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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
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Opponent-weighted form score
Sion
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Opponent-weighted form score
Win (3 pts)
Draw (1 pt)
Loss (0 pts)
Basel Sion
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
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Opposition half density —
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Own half density —
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Sion
Left / Center / Right —
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Own half density —
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Possession Efficiency data not available for this match.
Set Pieces Efficiency Attack & Defence
Set-piece reliance and strength using expected metrics and actual outcomes for each team.
Basel
⚠ Proxy
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⚠ Proxy
Sion
Created
Set-piece attacking threat
Basel
Sion
Set-piece xG Share
Share of total expected goals generated from set pieces. Higher = more set-piece reliant in attack.
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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
Sion
Set-piece xGA Share
Share of total expected goals conceded from set pieces. Higher = more exposed to set pieces defensively.
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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).
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xG set-piece data unavailable for both teams. Values estimated using proxy metrics (shots, dangerous attacks). Confidence: Medium.
Basel
Sion
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.
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Basel
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Sion
Attack After Winning
Possession transition → offence
Basel
Sion
Goals per Match
Average goals scored within 15s of winning the ball per match.
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Shots per Match
Average shots taken within 15s of winning the ball per match.
↑ better
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Dangerous Attacks
Average dangerous attacks launched within 15s of winning possession per match.
↑ better
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Transition Efficiency Index
Composite score (0–1) of how efficiently this team attacks within 15s of winning the ball. Higher = more dangerous on transition.
Higher = stronger on the counter
Basel
0.00
Sion
0.00
Defence After Losing
Possession loss → defensive exposure
Basel
Sion
Goals Conceded
Average goals conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
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Shots Conceded
Average shots conceded within 15s of losing the ball per match.
↓ better
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Dangerous Attacks Conceded
Average dangerous attacks allowed within 15s of losing possession per match.
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Vulnerability Index
Composite score (0–1) of how exposed this team is within 15s of losing the ball. Lower = better at preventing transition attacks.
Lower = better transition defence
Basel
0.00
Sion
0.00
Basel
Sion
Window = 15s post-possession change
Index = 0–1 composite score
PRESSURE INDEX
Momentum phases from smoothed minute-by-minute pressure.
- BAS had peak pressure around 83'.
- SIO started the game with stronger pressure.
BAS Pressure
SIO Pressure
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Pressure Index:
BAS reached the top pressure at 83' (91.25).
Team Head to Head Last 6 Seasons
Summary of 74 matches between these sides — filtered by competition and venue context.
Basel
BAS
Home
74
matches
Sion
SIO
Away
Match Record
45
Wins
8
21
Draws
21
8
Losses
45
Goals
147
Goals Scored
76
76
Goals Conceded
147
+71
Goal Difference
-71
Expected Goals
0
xG
0
0
xGA
0
Data last updated: 2026-04-26T11:31:02+00:00
STARTING XI
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
Match Formation
4-2-3-1
General Information
Date & Time
Apr 26, 2026, 12:00 PM
Competition
2025/2026 Super League, Switzerland · Championship Round
Stadium
St. Jakob-Park
Capacity
37994
Pitch Surface
Grass
Weather
☀️ 12°C, Fair
Referees
Mirco Bürgi
Noël Lötscher
Lukas Fähndrich
Maxime Odiet
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vs
Thun
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Kickoff: Sat, 2 May - 6:30 PM
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Sion
vs
St. Gallen
League: Super League
Kickoff: Sun, 3 May - 12:00 PM
Venue: Kybunpark
Statistics
Possession
BAS
48%
SIO
52%
Top Statistics
0
Goals
2
1
Big Chances Created
2
4
Shots
5
52
Dangerous attacks
39
49
Possession
51
3
Corners
6
6
Free kicks
13
0
Yellow Cards
1
Match Overview
29
Successful Dribbles Percentage
35
6
Successful Dribbles
6
5
Goal Kicks
11
21
Dribble Attempts
17
23
Throwins
21
0
Assists
2
50
Ball Safe
72
2
Goal Attempts
4
1
Penalties
0
5
Substitutions
5
Attacking
88
Attacks
75
1
Big Chances Missed
1
Possession
439
Passes
468
36
Long Passes
75
21
Successful Long Passes
39
58
Successful Long Passes Percentage
52
375
Successful Passes
398
85
Successful Passes Percentage
85
6
Key Passes
7
Defensive
22
Tackles
24
8
Interceptions
15
2
Saves
3
Build-up
19
Total Crosses
19
5
Accurate Crosses
4
Discipline
13
Fouls
7
4
Offsides
0
Lineup
Referee :
Lukas Fähndrich
Manager ▼
S. Lichtsteiner
Coach
Starting XI ▼
1
Marwin Hitz
Goalkeeper
7.19 8
Koba Koindredi
Midfielder
6.67 11
Bénie Traoré
Midfielder
7.01 Substitutes ▼
40
Agon Rexhaj
Attacker
Referee :
Lukas Fähndrich
Manager ▼
D. Tholot
Coach
Starting XI ▼
28
Kreshnik Hajrizi
Defender
7.19
70
Benjamin Kololli
Midfielder
6.91 Substitutes ▼
25
Lamine Diack
Midfielder
6.49
Events
2ND-HALF
85'
10th Substitution
80'
9th Substitution
80'
8th Substitution
GoalkeeperSave
74'
73'
Kreshnik Hajrizi
Foul / 1st Yellowcard
Penalty awarded
72'
7th Substitution
71'
65'
6th Substitution
65'
5th Substitution
3rd Substitution
61'
4th Substitution
61'
60'
Left foot shot / 2nd Goal
2nd Substitution
46'
1st Substitution
46'
1ST-HALF
24'
Right foot shot / 1st Goal
CONCLUSION
Sion's 0-2 triumph over Basel underscored their status as the stronger team, converting slight possession dominance into clinical finishing. The halftime lead of 0-1 set the tone, and second-half resilience ensured no comeback. With balanced possession and no disciplinary interruptions, the outcome highlighted Sion's superior execution amid minimal deviations. Basel's efforts fell short, exposing vulnerabilities against a well-drilled opponent. This result reinforces Sion's form, providing a solid foundation for upcoming fixtures in the league.
