The match of 9th round between FC Basel 1893 и FC Zurich took place at St. Jakob Park on 23 September 2017, Saturday.
The last meeting of these teams took place more than a month ago (2 March 2017) and ended with the victory of FC Basel 1893 with a score 3-1.
League table
The distance between the teams in the league table is 3 points. In addition, the both teams are in the TOP position in the standings.
FC Basel 1893 is in the TOP-4 with 11 points. This is the 8th of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 1 point (FC Basel 1893 can score 84 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 6 points (84 points are possible). The nearest pursuer has the same number of points with FC Basel 1893 and can score 84 points. The goal difference is 13:11. In addition, the FC Basel 1893 offensive line is one of the TOP-4 in the tournament.
FC Zurich is in the TOP-4 with 14 points. This is the 8th of 36 team game in the tournament.
The difference with the nearest team on top is 3 points (FC Zurich can score 84 points). In addition, the distance from the first place is 3 points (84 points are possible). The nearest pursuer is 2 points lower and has the opportunity to score 84 points additionally. The goal difference is 9:4. In addition, the FC Zurich offensive line is one of the worst in the tournament. FC Zurich has the best defensive record in the league.
FC Basel 1893 Stats
The team scored 25 points оn its own field in 10 last matches, with the following results 8 wins, 1 draw and 1 loss. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 26-11. The average number of goals is 2.6. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 1.4.
The next match of the team is important and will take place in less than a week. This means that some main players may miss the match or the team will not play at full strength.
Sidelined players: BALANTA EDER, STEFFEN RENATO, SUCHY MAREK
FC Zurich Stats
The team scored 16 points when playing away in 10 last matches, with the following results 4 wins, 4 draws и 2 losses. The difference between scored and conceded goals is 25-7. The average number of goals is 2.5. The average number of cards in 10 last matches is 0.7.
Sidelined players: ALESEVIC ARMIN, KRYEZIU MIRLIND, BRECHER YANICK, SCHONBACHLER MARCO, MARCHESANO ANTONIO