Zurich Leaky at the Back, Over Goals the Preferred Pick

Zurich and Servette both come into this match after defeats and shaky recent form. With Zurich still carrying attacking threat at home and Servette capable of scoring away, the view is to back over on total goals.

By 7MTHScore Staff

Zurich started their last Swiss Super League match with Philippe Kenny leading the line, supported by winger Emmanuel breaking forward from wide areas. Emmanuel was the brighter performer and opened the scoring early in the second half, but an unsteady defensive display then saw Zurich concede twice and turn a winning position into defeat.

Servette used Julian Allez as the central striker in their previous league outing, with attacking midfielder Svanudovic and new winger Mathis Limbombe pushing on in support. However, the trio failed to make the desired impact and all drew a blank. Their back line then gave away a penalty in the second half, leaving them unable to recover as they lost the match.

Zurich have no reported injuries or suspensions for this game. Servette also have no reported injuries or suspensions.

Zurich were beaten 1-2 by St. Gallen in their last Swiss Super League match, and if pre-season friendlies are included they have suffered several consecutive defeats while conceding heavily. Still, they retain a certain attacking threat at home and are unlikely to sit back here.

Servette lost 0-1 to Basel in their last league game, and their recent record including pre-season fixtures has also been underwhelming, with more defeats than wins. Even so, they showed decent scoring ability away from home toward the end of last season, so the pick for this match is over on total goals.

Servette have won the last two league meetings between the sides. The most recent of those ended in a 2-0 win for Servette, and that meeting produced 14 corners.