Lausanne-Sport and Basel, both missing out on the top-six positions in the Swiss League last year, aim to kick off this season positively. The two teams will clash on Sunday at Stade de la Tuiliรจre in Lausanne, with a prediction favoring the home team to secure points.
Lausanne finished the previous season in tenth place, comfortably seven points above the relegation zone, so they were never in serious trouble. As they embark on the new season, they hope to carry forward their recent friendly match momentum. They drew 2-2 with Nice and triumphed 3-0 over Xamax, which has bolstered their confidence for a strong start.
Additionally, Lausanne managed to keep Basel in check last season, winning three out of four encounters and drawing once during the relegation group stage. Basel ended the last season in eighth place and will also aim for a top-six position this year. Their inconsistent away form, with just two wins out of their last six away league games (two draws and two losses), proved costly.
The visitors have had mixed results in their friendlies, with two wins and two draws, but they conceded goals in three of those matches, indicating potential struggles against Lausanneโs attack.
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Key Points for Lausanne-Sport vs FC Basel 1893
- Basel concluded last season with four draws in their last six league matches, including a 0-0 draw with Lausanne-Sport.
- Lausanne-Sport has shown solid form in friendlies, with a win and a draw.
- Last season, Lausanne-Sport won three and drew one match against Basel.
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Prediction for Lausanne-Sport vs FC Basel 1893:
Both teams had disappointing seasons last year, finishing in the bottom-six and playing in the relegation group, but they avoided the bottom-two spots by at least seven points. Their primary goal this year is to break into the top six. Lausanne-Sport remained unbeaten against Basel last year, winning three and drawing one match.
Given their current form in friendlies, our prediction for Lausanne-Sport vs Basel is a double chance for Lausanne-Sport.