In this week 17 match on the 12th of December, Servette will host Basel at Stade De Genève in a clash of the Super League. Weather on match day is looking like a cloudy and cold day, and temperatures reaching a maximum of only -2 degrees, so hopefuly the match makes up for the weather. 6th placed Servette is fresh off their 2-1 win against Young Boys. Wilfried Kanga struck first for Young Boys in the 10th minute on a feed from Nicolas Ngamaleu, then Kastriot Imeri tied it up for Servette in the 67th minute But luckily in the 79th minute, they were able to complete the comback with a goal by Imeri. Servette is looking for direction having earned 11 points in their last 10 matches, while basel is fresh off their 1-1 draw against Lausanne Sport. Kukuruzovic scored the first goal for Lausanne Sport in the %Minute minute of the %HalfNumber half’s stoppage time on a penalty kick, then in the 5th minute of the second half’s stoppage time, Valentin Stocker sent in a beautiful pass which was converted by Pajtim Kasami earning Basel at least a draw. Basel should be reasonably happy with their recent performance, earning 19 points in their last 10 matches.
Basel and Servette last played eachother at the St. Jakob-park on Sunday Aug 8th. Basel won by a score of 5 to 1. Arthur struck first for Basel in the 19th minute on a feed from Pajtim Kasami, then Arthur added another in the 45th minute from the penalty spot.
Basel’s most prolific scorer has been Arthur. The Brazilian attacker has netted three goals over the last five matches. Kastriot Imeri has been on a hot streak lately. In the last five games, the midfielder has scored 6 goals for Servette.