Our prediction
Key factors behind our tip
Basel are the market favourites at 1.94, implying about a 52% chance of the home win.
Thun are outsiders at 3.66 (around 27% implied), leaving a clear gap of roughly 1.72 in the odds between the two sides.
The draw is priced at 4.04, an implied probability near 25%, keeping a stalemate a realistic outcome in the market's view.
Our recommended Under 3.25 goals at 1.98 carries a -4.09% value edge, so the price does not offer positive expected value on our model.
Best odds across bookmakers
| Outcome | Best price | Bookmaker | Implied |
|---|---|---|---|
| FC Basel | 1.94 | GTbets | 51.5% |
| FC Thun | 3.70 | Tipico | 27.0% |
| Draw | 4.10 | Tipico | 24.4% |
FC Basel vs FC Thun: match preview
This Swiss Super League fixture sees FC Basel host FC Thun, and the market leaves little doubt about which side it favours. Basel are priced at 1.94, translating to a market-implied probability of roughly 52%, while Thun sit at 3.66, or around 27%. The draw is offered at 4.04, close to a 25% chance in implied terms. Those numbers frame Basel as clear but not overwhelming favourites, with the possibility of a Thun result or a stalemate still meaningfully priced in. Rather than backing the match result, our model steers toward the goals market: Under 3.25 goals at 1.98, carrying a market-implied confidence of about 48%. It is worth noting that this pick shows a negative value edge of -4.09%, meaning the price does not currently beat the market on our numbers. Approach the fixture with that in mind and keep stakes measured.
Verdict: The model leans to Under 3.25 goals at 1.98, with market-implied confidence near 48%. Be aware the value edge is negative at -4.09%, so this is not a price-beating spot. Treat it as a marginal, moderate-risk lean rather than a strong recommendation, and size stakes accordingly.
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Best available 1X2 price per outcome across the bookmakers we track. Click a fixture for its full prediction.
Match FAQ
Our tip is Under 3.25 goals at odds of 1.98, with a 48% confidence rating.
FC Basel are the market favourites at 1.94, which implies roughly a 52% chance of the home win. FC Thun are the outsiders at 3.66, around 27% implied.
The draw is priced at 4.04 with Pinnacle, an implied probability of about 25%. That keeps a stalemate a realistic outcome according to the market.
Our model does not flag positive value here. The recommended Under 3.25 goals at 1.98 shows a negative edge of -4.09%, and no value picks cleared the threshold on the match result.
FC Basel vs FC Thun takes place Sun · 14:30 in the Swiss Super League.