As the Swiss Super League playoffs reach their climax, Thun is set to host Grasshopper Zurich at the Stockhorn Arena on Friday night.
The stakes are high for both teams: Thun is seeking promotion to the top flight, while Grasshopper Zurich aims to retain their Super League status.
Recent Form and Head-to-Head
Grasshopper Zurich managed a 1-1 draw in the first leg at Letzigrund Stadium, thanks to a late penalty by Giotto Morandi.
The Zurich-based team has struggled this season, finishing in the relegation playoff zone with 38 points from 38 matches. They have not secured an away win in their last ten outings, a streak dating back to December.
Thun, on the other hand, had a stellar season in the Swiss second division, finishing second with 76 points from 36 matches.
They are unbeaten in their last three encounters with Grasshopper Zurich, recording two wins and a draw. Moreover, Thun is on a ten-match winning streak at home, making them a formidable opponent.
Team News
Thun
Thun will be without Hermann Tebily and Erik Wyssen due to injuries.
Marc Gutbub, who scored in the first leg, is expected to start in attack alongside Koro Kone.
Thun possible starting lineup: Hammel; Abels, Tobersi, Seko, Ndicka; Abrashi, Ndenge; Momoh, Morandi, Mabil; Abubakar
Grasshopper Zurich
Grasshoppers will miss Meritan Shabani and Michael Kempter, both out for the season with ACL injuries.
Dijon Kameri is also sidelined with a muscle injury. Key players to watch for Grasshoppers include Tsiy-William Ndenge, Francis Momoh, and Giotto Morandi.
Grasshopper Zurich possible starting lineup: Matic; Dahler, Sutter, Burki, Franke; Bertone, Janjicic, Roth; Santos; Gutbub, Kone
Prediction
Given Thun’s dominance at home and Grasshopper Zurich’s struggles on the road, a narrow victory for Thun seems likely.
The home side’s solid form and the visitors’ inability to win away from home suggest a favourable outcome for Thun.
Our Prediction: Thun 1-0 Grasshopper Zurich
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