FC Sion vs FC Basel 1893 prediction 12.02.2026 | Swiss Super League

Sion’s recent story has been quietly encouraging, even if the current form looks messy. After promotion, survival last season came without real drama, and the ambition this year was simply to settle and push on. Sitting fifth with 34 points from 23 games, Les Sédunois have done that part well.

However, momentum has slipped. Didier Tholot’s side are winless in five across all competitions, and the performances have lacked sharpness in key moments.

Still, context matters. Four of those five games ended in draws, and Sion remain unbeaten in seven home matches. Stade Tourbillon has been a place of resistance.

Rilind Nivokazi continues to lead the line and does so with intent. Eight goals and three assists show his influence, especially when games slow down.

He is likely to be supported by Berdayes and Chouaref. Injuries limit options, with Altin Shala and Donat Rrudhani both sidelined through knee and muscle issues.

Basel arrive with a small lift after finally stopping the slide. Hosting Zürich last weekend, the Red-Blue found themselves behind early, yet rallied to win 2-1. That comeback mattered, not just for points but for belief.

Stephan Lichtsteiner’s side had lost three straight before that, and confidence was thinning. Still, travel remains a concern. Basel have dropped two of their last three away matches, and performances on the road often fade after strong starts.

Injuries continue to complicate things. Metinho has now missed seven matches with a ligament issue and remains unavailable.

Finn van Breemen is also out at centre-back, which disrupts continuity in defence. Kaio Eduardo’s muscle problem rules him out up front, therefore options in attack are slightly stretched.