Luzern vs Basel Prediction: Visitors expected to roar back

The Swissporarena is slated to host the round 18 Swiss Super League clash between Luzern and Basel. Below, I will delve into the match previews and provide a prediction.

Luzern enters this match following a 1-1 draw against Zürich in the Super League. In that game, Luzern managed 42% possession and attempted 8 shots on goal, with 2 on target. Thibault Klidjé (82') was the scorer for Luzern, while Jonathan Okita (59') found the net for Zürich, who had 24 shots at goal with 5 on target.

A concern for Luzern is their recent defensive record, as they have conceded in 5 of their last 6 matches, letting in a total of 10 goals during that period.

Looking ahead to their upcoming clash, Luzern has an undefeated record against Basel in their last 2 league matches. Additionally, Luzern is unbeaten in their last 3 league matches at home, suggesting a solid home form heading into the contest.

After a recent defeat against Grasshoppers in Super League action, Basel and their traveling fans are hopeful for a better result in the upcoming match. In the game against Grasshoppers, Basel had 48% possession and attempted 15 shots on goal, with 4 on target. Dorian Babunski (72') scored the decisive goal for Grasshoppers. Examining their recent form, Basel has conceded in 5 of their last 6 matches, with opposing teams hitting the net 8 times in total. Defensively, there is room for improvement for Basel. Looking ahead to their upcoming clash, Basel hasn't been defeated by Luzern in their last 6 away league matches against them. Additionally, Basel is undefeated in their previous 2 away league matches, indicating a decent away form heading into the contest.

Despite a challenging start to the season, Basel has shown notable improvement in recent matches. Conversely, Luzern has not displayed impressive performances in their recent outings. While I anticipate a potential improvement from Luzern, I am confident that the visitors will navigate this match with relative ease.