FC Lugano lineup vs FC Basel 1893

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FC Lugano's expected lineup vs FC Basel 1893, Sun 1 Nov, based on the XI they have started most this season (starts from 14 matches): von Ballmoos (13); Mai (13), Papadopoulos (12), Delcroix (10); Cimignani (14), Dos Santos (13), Grgić (13), Bislimi (13); Steffen (10), Behrens (7). Out: Zanotti. No fan has predicted this match yet. Last updated after the FC Thun match on 25 Oct.

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FC Lugano predicted lineup vs FC Basel 1893

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FC Lugano are without Zanotti at home to FC Basel 1893 in the Super League, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-5-2, across 14 official matches is: von Ballmoos in goal, a back three of Mai, Papadopoulos and Delcroix, and Steffen and Behrens further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now.

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  2. MIDZanottiSuspended

Team news

  • Unavailable: Zanotti (Suspended).
  • Most-used shape: 3-5-2 in 8 of the last 18 matches.
  • Sets up with a back three in 83% of matches.
  • Based on starts across 14 official matches this season.

Expected XI derived from official lineups we hold for FC Lugano, not from a team sheet. Official lineups are released 20 to 60 minutes before kick-off.

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Formation tendency
3-5-2most-used · 8 of last 18
3-5-2
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3-5-1-1
17%
3-4-2-1
17%
3-4-1-2
6%

Sets up with a back three in 83% of matches.

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FC Lugano

What is FC Lugano's expected lineup?
FC Lugano are without Zanotti at home to FC Basel 1893 in the Super League, so expect at least one change. The XI they have started most often, usually a 3-5-2, across 14 official matches is: von Ballmoos in goal, a back three of Mai, Papadopoulos and Delcroix, and Steffen and Behrens further forward. Fan predictions for this fixture are open now. Most-used XI (3-5-2): von Ballmoos, Mai, Papadopoulos, Delcroix, Cimignani, Dos Santos, Grgić, Bislimi, Zanotti (suspended), Steffen, Behrens.
Who started FC Lugano's last match?
FC Lugano's starting XI on 25 Oct 2026 in the Switzerland Super League (3-4-1-2): D. von Ballmoos, D. Kelvin, L. Mai, H. Delcroix, B. Karimov, U. Bislimi, A. Grgić, Y. Cimignani, D. Moncada, K. Behrens, E. Pihlström.
What was FC Lugano's last result?
FC Lugano beat FC Thun 3–2 on 25 Oct 2026.
When did FC Lugano last win?
FC Lugano last won on 25 Oct 2026, beating FC Thun 3–2.
Who takes penalties for FC Lugano?
A. Grgić has taken the most penalties for FC Lugano this season, scoring 2 of 2.
Who has made the most starts for FC Lugano this season?
Yanis Cimignani leads with 14 starts for FC Lugano across all competitions this season.
What formation does FC Lugano use most often?
FC Lugano have used a 3-5-2 in 8 of their 14 matches this season.
Which FC Lugano goalkeeper has started the most this season?
David von Ballmoos has made the most starts as goalkeeper for FC Lugano this season, starting 13 matches.
Which FC Lugano defender has started the most this season?
Lars Lukas Mai has made the most starts as defender for FC Lugano this season, starting 13 matches.
Which FC Lugano midfielder has started the most this season?
Yanis Cimignani has made the most starts as midfielder for FC Lugano this season, starting 14 matches.
Which FC Lugano forward has started the most this season?
Renato Steffen has made the most starts as forward for FC Lugano this season, starting 10 matches.
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