Servette vs Basel Prediction: A tricky fixture to predict

In round 4 of the Swiss Super League, Servette will play Basel at Stade de Geneve. Heading into this game, the last meeting between these sides ended in Basel’s favor. Can Servette, at home, get a revenge win?

Against Lugano last weekend, Servette suffered their first defeat of the season. In that game, we witnessed a goalless halftime, but Dereck Kutesa did well in putting this team in the lead in the second half. However, poor defensive play saw them concede three different times before the end of the break. In the meantime, their midweek action against Sporting Braga saw them pick a goalless draw, giving them a good advantage ahead of the second leg. Heading into this game, Servette are seated 3rd in the league standings with 9 points from four matches. 

Basel secured their first win of the season against Grasshoppers on the road last weekend. In that game, a brace from Thierno Barry and a 25th-minute strike by Benie Traore was the difference. However, their first two games of the season saw Basel lose to Lugano and Lausanne in games that ended 1-2 and 3-2. With just three points, this team occupies the 8th spot in the standings, scoring six goals and conceding five.

This should be a tough encounter, but all possibilities still point to Servette winning. Servette had a very strong start to the season but struggled last week. While Basel started with consecutive defeats, they also changed the previous week's narrative. While both teams are expected to go all out for maximum points in this game, Servette have a home turf advantage, which could be the difference.