Prediction for match Basel — Sion, 18.01.2026

Match Analysis: Basel vs Sion

In the Swiss Super League on January 18, Basel will face Sion. According to the 1X2 odds, Basel is the favorite with odds of 1.74, a draw is priced at 3.92, and a Sion win is at 4.22. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 53.87% chance of Basel winning, 23.91% for a draw, and 22.21% for a Sion victory. The odds for over 2.5 goals are 1.58, indicating moderate expectations for a high-scoring match. Both teams to score is priced at 1.55, while "no" is at 2.30, suggesting a balanced expectation for goals from both sides.

Team Results and Statistics

In terms of ball possession over the last five matches, Basel averages 57.2%, while Sion averages 51.8%. The average number of yellow cards is 1.8 for Basel and 1.6 for Sion. Basel commits 11.2 fouls per game, and Sion commits 12.2. Offsides: Basel averages 3.2, Sion 1.8. Basel's last three matches: 20.12.2025 - Basel vs Servette - 1-1, 17.12.2025 - Luzern vs Basel - 1-2, 14.12.2025 - Basel vs Lausanne - 0-0. Sion's last three matches: 14.01.2026 - Sion vs Winterthur - 2-0, 16.12.2025 - St. Gallen vs Sion - 3-1, 13.12.2025 - Sion vs Grasshopper - 1-0. In their last head-to-head on 30.08.2025, Sion lost to Basel 0-1.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, the average total goals per match for both teams is 2.2. Basel scores an average of 1.2 and concedes 1, while Sion scores 1.4 and concedes 0.8. Over 2.5 goals occurred in 3 out of 5 matches for Basel, but only 1 out of 5 for Sion. Over 1.5 goals in the first half happened once in 5 matches for both teams, while in the second half, it was 2 out of 5 for Basel and 3 out of 5 for Sion. Basel most frequently scores between the 46th and 60th minute (50%), while Sion spreads its goals across four intervals: 16-30, 31-45, 61-75, and 76-90 minutes, each at 22%. Basel most often concedes between the 16th and 30th minute (33%), Sion between the 61st and 75th minute (50%). Overall, despite Sion's modest scoring in terms of over 2.5 goals, the combined average figures and second-half activity make over 2.5 goals at 1.58 a logical choice for this match.

Corner Totals Analysis

Both teams average 6 corners over the last 5 matches. In this five-game series, over 9.5 corners occurred 3 times for both Basel and Sion. The odds for over 9.5 corners are 1.60, while under 9.5 is at 2.11. Basel is favored in the corner market with odds of 1.50. Considering the average activity in corner kicks and the frequency of over 9.5 corners, betting on over 9.5 corners seems justified, but backing Basel to win the corner count also has merit.