Lugano vs Grasshoppers prediction and betting tips on July 20, 2024
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Game Prediction
On July 20, 2024, in the first round of the Swiss Super League, a match between Lugano and Grasshoppers will take place. The clubs finished last season at opposite ends of the spectrum, but both are eager to start the new cycle on a strong note.
Lugano vs. Grasshoppers: Key Statistics and Trends
- Lugano has won three of their last four friendly matches.
- Grasshoppers have won only one of their last four matches.
- The most common scoreline between these clubs is 1-0 in favor of Lugano (7 matches).
- Grasshoppers' last away victory over Lugano was in 2017.
- Lugano wins the first half in 37% of matches, while Grasshoppers win in 20% of matches.
Lugano – the shape of the team and its analysis:
The "Bianconeri," like everyone else, were weaker than Young Boys last season. They focused on their rivalry with Servette, ultimately surpassing them to claim second place in the championship. However, they lost in the cup final, with the penalty shootout ending 9-8 in favor of their opponents!
Now, Croci-Torti's men, bolstered by Inter Milan's academy product Zanotti, are preparing for the new season. It's important to note that three days after hosting the "Grasshoppers," they will face Fenerbahçe in the Champions League qualifiers.
Grasshoppers – the shape of the team and its analysis:
The "Grasshoppers" could have been preparing for the second division this season. The storied club, with its abundance of trophies, finished second-last in the 2023/2024 season, but managed to retain their place in the top division by winning the relegation play-offs against Thun (1-1 at home, 2-1 away).
In friendly matches, the team, strengthened by the experienced Saulo Decarli, performed decently for a recent underperformer. However, they still lost half of their summer matches.
Lugano: Team News
There are no injured or ill players.
Grasshoppers: Team News
No personnel losses have been reported.
Lugano vs Grasshoppers: Possible Starting Lineups
Lugano (probable lineup): Saipi - Valenzuela, Hajdari, Mai, Dumbia - Mahmud, Grgic, Bislimi - Steffen, Bottani, Celar
Grasshoppers (probable lineup): Hammel - Hoxha, Sekou, Paskotsi, Bollati - Meyer, Abrashi, Schürpf, Filipe de Carvalho Pereira, Babunski - Fink
Head to Head matches: Lugano vs Grasshoppers
Last season, the teams produced all possible outcomes: one win each and a draw.
Free prediction today for the match: Lugano vs Grasshoppers
The visitors are clearly weaker, so it is worth betting on the vice-champion to start the season with a victory against them (odds – 1.69).