Lausanne's Attack Can Drive This Match Over

Lausanne have not been particularly active in the transfer market this summer, and they have also lost key defender Sigur Koppena from last season's back line. In recent friendlies, the team has relied on new striker Oman Jagne to lead the attack, and he has impressed with a steady flow of goals, making him one to watch at the start of the season.

Grasshoppers have signed young goalkeeper Marvin Hubi this summer, and he has started in recent club friendlies. Up front, another new arrival, young striker Nicolas Mace, also got on the scoresheet in those matches and is beginning to find form.

Lausanne will be without midfielder Nicky Beloko through injury, while Grasshoppers are missing midfielder Oscar Kimenyi. Neither side has any suspensions.

Lausanne finished in the lower half of the Swiss Super League last season, and their home league form showed clear attacking threat but defensive vulnerability. Their recent friendlies have followed a similar pattern, with both goals scored and conceded. Grasshoppers ended last season in 11th place and only secured survival by winning the relegation playoff, a disappointing campaign overall. They have also conceded plenty in recent friendlies and tend to play on the front foot, so this match looks set up for over goals.

In the last three league meetings between the sides, each team has recorded one win, with one draw and one defeat overall. Grasshoppers won the most recent victory between them 3-1, and their last meeting produced nine corners.