Both teams are playing attacking football, as evidenced by their recent results. Five of Basel's last five league matches have seen over 2.5 goals scored, while four of Sion's matches have also seen at least three goals scored. Basel's attacking potential was also confirmed by their recent 3-3 defeat of Young Boys, where they not only recovered from a 2-0 deficit but also created numerous scoring opportunities. Sion, meanwhile, lost 2-1 to leaders Lugano in their last matchday, yet still managed to score. This suggests that the visitors' defense is far from ideal.
These rivals average 2.95 goals per game. Basel is traditionally a high-scoring team at home, rarely keeping a clean sheet. In recent head-to-head encounters, the teams have regularly traded goals: high-scoring draws and big wins are a case in point. Given that Sion needs points to reach the top half of the table, and Basel will be looking to consolidate its position in the top three, we can expect open football with plenty of scoring opportunities at both ends.
