On 09.05.2026, FC Zurich meets Grasshoppers in a crucial Switzerland Super League encounter. Both teams have been equally impressive this season, making the outcome hard to predict. Our detailed preview includes analysis of their performances in the Switzerland Super League, key players, and tactical setups. Read our prediction for FC Zurich vs. Grasshoppers before placing your bet!
Standings of both teams
| № | Team | Played | Win | Draw | Loss | GF/GA | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | |||||||
| 1 | FC Thun | 33 | 24 | 2 | 7 | 75/37 | 74 |
| 2 | FC ST. Gallen | 33 | 17 | 9 | 7 | 64/40 | 60 |
| 3 | FC Lugano | 33 | 16 | 9 | 8 | 50/38 | 57 |
| 4 | FC Basel 1893 | 33 | 15 | 8 | 10 | 51/45 | 53 |
| 5 | FC Sion | 33 | 13 | 13 | 7 | 51/35 | 52 |
| 6 | BSC Young Boys | 33 | 13 | 9 | 11 | 65/60 | 48 |
| 7 | FC Luzern | 33 | 10 | 10 | 13 | 64/61 | 40 |
| 8 | Servette FC | 33 | 9 | 13 | 11 | 57/57 | 40 |
| 9 | Lausanne | 33 | 10 | 9 | 14 | 47/57 | 39 |
| 10 | FC Zurich | 33 | 10 | 4 | 19 | 45/63 | 34 |
| 11 | Grasshoppers | 33 | 6 | 9 | 18 | 40/65 | 27 |
| 12 | FC Winterthur | 33 | 4 | 7 | 22 | 35/86 | 19 |
| Super League , Relegation Round | |||||||
| 1 | FC Luzern | 35 | 12 | 10 | 13 | 69/63 | 46 |
| 2 | Servette FC | 35 | 11 | 13 | 11 | 64/60 | 46 |
| 3 | Lausanne | 35 | 11 | 9 | 15 | 51/60 | 42 |
| 4 | FC Zurich | 35 | 10 | 5 | 20 | 47/68 | 35 |
| 5 | Grasshoppers | 35 | 6 | 9 | 20 | 41/69 | 27 |
| 6 | FC Winterthur | 35 | 4 | 8 | 23 | 40/93 | 20 |
Key Player Statistics: FC Zurich vs Grasshoppers
FC Zurich vs Grasshoppers Historical Match Results
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | Grasshoppers | FC Zurich | 21.02.2026 | 1-2 |
| Super League | FC Zurich | Grasshoppers | 29.11.2025 | 1-0 |
| Super League | Grasshoppers | FC Zurich | 04.10.2025 | 3-0 |
| Super League | FC Zurich | Grasshoppers | 10.05.2025 | 3-0 |
| Super League | Grasshoppers | FC Zurich | 30.03.2025 | 1-2 |
| Schweizer Cup | Grasshoppers | FC Zurich | 03.12.2024 | 0-1 |
| Super League | FC Zurich | Grasshoppers | 30.11.2024 | 1-1 |
| Super League | Grasshoppers | FC Zurich | 19.10.2024 | 1-2 |
| Super League | FC Zurich | Grasshoppers | 10.02.2024 | 1-0 |
| Super League | Grasshoppers | FC Zurich | 28.01.2024 | 2-1 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Friendlies Clubs | 1. FC Kaiserslautern | FC Zurich | 10.01.2026 | 3-1 |
| Super League | FC Winterthur | FC Zurich | 02.05.2026 | 2-2 |
| Super League | Lausanne | FC Zurich | 25.04.2026 | 3-0 |
| Super League | FC Zurich | FC Lugano | 11.04.2026 | 0-1 |
| Super League | FC ST. Gallen | FC Zurich | 06.04.2026 | 2-1 |
| Super League | FC Zurich | FC Thun | 21.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Super League | FC Zurich | FC Sion | 14.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Super League | Servette FC | FC Zurich | 07.03.2026 | 2-1 |
| Super League | FC Zurich | Lausanne | 04.03.2026 | 1-2 |
| Super League | BSC Young Boys | FC Zurich | 01.03.2026 | 3-0 |
| League | Home | Away | Date | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Super League | Grasshoppers | Servette FC | 03.05.2026 | 0-2 |
| Super League | Grasshoppers | FC Luzern | 25.04.2026 | 1-2 |
| Schweizer Cup | Stade Lausanne-Ouchy | Grasshoppers | 18.04.2026 | 2-0 |
| Super League | FC Winterthur | Grasshoppers | 11.04.2026 | 0-2 |
| Super League | Grasshoppers | FC Sion | 06.04.2026 | 0-4 |
| Super League | Servette FC | Grasshoppers | 21.03.2026 | 5-0 |
| Super League | FC Thun | Grasshoppers | 14.03.2026 | 5-1 |
| Super League | Grasshoppers | Lausanne | 08.03.2026 | 2-3 |
| Super League | FC Basel 1893 | Grasshoppers | 05.03.2026 | 1-0 |
| Super League | Grasshoppers | FC Lugano | 01.03.2026 | 1-0 |
Comparative Team Statistics: FC Zurich VS Grasshoppers
Last 20 Matches Statistics: FC Zurich vs Grasshoppers
Bookies' predictions
FC Zurich
Betting Intelligence: FC Zurich vs Grasshoppers
The Zurich derby never needs a big occasion to deliver drama. But with FC Zurich sitting fourth and Grasshoppers just a point outside the top five, this one carries genuine weight. Both clubs are fighting for league pride in the final stretch of the Switzerland Super League season. And trust me, that makes for a very watchable football match.
Here's what you need to watch for: FC Zurich have been wildly inconsistent at home. They've beaten Winterthur 3-0 and Thun 2-1 on their own patch, but also shipped four to Luzern and lost to Lugano twice. The head-to-head history adds another layer. In the last ten meetings across all competitions, Zurich have won seven. That's a dominant record, and it's recent too. They beat Grasshoppers 3-0 in October 2025, then 1-0 in November. The Hopper haven't won at Zurich in the league since that famous 4-1 back in 2022.
Don't be fooled by the mainstream narrative that Grasshoppers are a genuine threat just because they're close on points. Their recent form is genuinely alarming. They've conceded five to both Servette and Thun in their last month, and lost a cup semi-final to Stade Lausanne-Ouchy. That's not the form of a team ready to win a derby away from home.
The surprising stat here? Zurich have conceded 68 goals in 35 games, which is extraordinary for a fourth-placed team. That's over two goals against per game. Yet they've still accumulated 35 points. They score, they concede, they win close games. P. Keny with 12 goals is their heartbeat, and he's also collected a red card and seven yellows this season. If he's involved in this game physically, cards could fly. The both-teams-to-score market looks very juicy here, and I'd back over 2.5 goals without hesitation given both defences have been sieves all season.
Tactically, watch B. Krasniqi on the ball for Zurich. Six assists from 27 games tells you he creates consistently. For Grasshoppers, L. Plange with 10 goals is their only real cutting edge. If Zurich can neutralise him early, Grasshoppers have very little else going forward.
My prediction: FC Zurich win 2-1. Keny scores, Plange grabs a consolation, and the home fans breathe easy. At odds of 2.25 for a Zurich win, that's solid value backed by history, home advantage, and better individual quality.
Saturday night football in Zurich. Two city rivals. Neither playing great football. Both desperate for the win. That's exactly the kind of chaotic, emotional match that ends up being brilliant to watch.
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Team Lineups and Player Details:
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B. Mendy | France | 31 | Defender | 185 | 85 |
| Y. Brecher | Switzerland | 32 | Goalkeeper | 196 | 88 |
| S. Zuber | Switzerland | 34 | Midfielder | 182 | 81 |
| N. Tošić | Serbia | 29 | Defender | 189 | 83 |
| M. Gómez | Argentina | 27 | Defender | 194 | 85 |
| I. Sauter | Switzerland | 25 | Defender | 186 cm | 86 kg |
| L. Kamberi | Switzerland | 26 | Defender | 183 | 80 |
| N. Palacio | Colombia | 24 | Midfielder | 180 | 79 |
| D. Reverson | Netherlands | 22 | Attacker | 185 | 86 |
| J. Markelo | Netherlands | 23 | Attacker | 181 | 71 |
| C. Ligue | Switzerland | 21 | Defender | 180 | 79 |
| N. Di Giusto | Switzerland | 21 | Midfielder | 165 | 62 |
| U. Emmanuel | Nigeria | 21 | Attacker | 177 | 78 |
| M. Rizzo | Switzerland | 19 | Defender | 182 | 78 |
| C. Tsawa | Switzerland | 19 | Midfielder | 183 | 75 |
| N. Volken | Switzerland | 19 | Defender | 171 | 66 |
| C. Fiorini | Italy | 19 | Midfielder | 177 | 74 |
| D. Denoon | Switzerland | 22 | Defender | 187 | 85 |
| Parfait Coulibaly | Switzerland | 17 | Attacker | 178 | 74 |
| N. Lhakpa | Switzerland | 17 | Attacker | 181 | 73 |
| Name | Country | Age | Position | Height | Weight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| S. Decarli | Switzerland | 34 | Defender | 188 | 82 |
| T. Verón | Argentina | 25 | Attacker | 173 | 66 |
| A. Abrashi | Albania | 36 | Midfielder | 172 | 74 |
| A. Arigoni | Switzerland | 27 | Midfielder | 184 | 80 |
| M. Choinière | Canada | 27 | Midfielder | 174 | 71 |
| M. Paskotši | Estonia | 23 | Defender | 188 | 84 |
| J. Hammel | Switzerland | 25 | Goalkeeper | 185 | 84 |
| L. Plange | England | 23 | Attacker | 178 cm | 76 kg |
| E. Maurin | France | 25 | Attacker | 179 | 77 |
| Lee Young-Jun | Korea Republic | 22 | Attacker | 192 | 87 |
| H. Imourane | Benin | 23 | Midfielder | 184 | 74 |
| N. Muci | Switzerland | 23 | Attacker | 181 | 80 |
| F. Hoxha | Kosovo | 25 | Defender | 177 | 71 |
| S. Stroscio | Switzerland | 22 | Midfielder | 176 | 70 |
| Jonathan Asp Jensen | Denmark | 20 | Midfielder | 181 | 67 |
| L. Giandomenico | Switzerland | 20 | Defender | 178 | 76 |
| D. Paloschi | Italy | 20 | Defender | ||
| S. Marques | Switzerland | 21 | Midfielder | 174 | 70 |
| T. Meyer | Switzerland | 21 | Midfielder | 183 | 66 |
| Yannik Bettkober | Germany | 21 | Defender | 190 | 84 |
FC Zurich vs Grasshoppers match odds
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