FC Thun v Grasshoppers

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The 2nd leg of this Swiss Super League relegation play-off final between Thun and Grasshoppers will unfold at the Stockhorn Arena on Friday night with the tie nicely poised at 1-1 heading into this deciding leg with Thun bringing a seven-match unbeaten sequence into this upcoming encounter, while Grasshoppers have managed to capture just two wins from their last 16 matches overall.

Taking a look at Thun first, and the hosts finished the regular Swiss Challenge League season runners-up behind automatically promoted Sion as the upcoming hosts were three points behind the title winners but nevertheless, having held Grasshoppers to a 1-1 draw in Sunday's 1st leg tie at the Stadion Letzigrund in Zurich, Thun will now fancy their chances of finishing the job in their own backyard on Friday night.

It was a largely successful campaign for Mauro Lustrinelli and his Thun side as they have been dealt only three defeats in their last 21 league matches in the Swiss second tier which earned them a place in this upcoming two-legged play-off.

Even more impressive is that Thun are unbeaten in their previous 18 home games which includes collecting 10 wins on the trot heading into this decisive leg, with seven of these 10 home games resulting in Over 2.5 goals.

Grasshoppers by comparison endured a wretched season in the Swiss Super League as they finished second from bottom in the domestic top flight table heading into the second phase of the Swiss top flight season when the division splits into two, and the visitors' precarious position did not improve in the subsequent Relegation Round group either.

The visitors still remained second from bottom at the end of the second phase and therefore in the relegation play-off spot where Marco Schallibaum's side will have to take their chances here on Friday night if they are to preserve their Swiss top flight status for another season.

However, this may be easier said than done as Grasshoppers have managed to capture just two wins from their last 14 games overall in the Super League, both of which were on home soil against Stade-Lausanne-Ouchy and Yverdon Sport, but also slipping to eight defeats in the process as well.

In addition, Grasshoppers have failed to win any of their previous 10 outings on the road which includes being dealt six defeats.

Thun v Grasshoppers Verdict

Previous meetings between Thun and Grasshoppers have been slightly in favour of Thun as the hosts have won three, Grasshoppers have won two and there have been two draws in the last seven encounters overall.

Thun with their impressive recent winning record on home soil may just sneak the win on the night here to earn a place in next season's Super League.

Therefore, our main bet will be Thun win @ 2.30

Other side bets worth considering:

Thun win & Over 2.5 goals @ 3.75

Correct Score: Thun 2-1 @ 9.50