FC Basel Faces Winterthur Amidst Striker Concerns and Injury Updates

FC Basel heads to the Schützenwiese to face Winterthur this Sunday, March 22, 2026, following a recent run of four wins in their last five games. Still, the team may be without key players due to injury, and questions remain about the form of striker Moritz Broschinski.

Broschinski’s Limited Impact

Despite a transfer fee of nearly two million francs last summer, Moritz Broschinski has struggled to make a significant impact for FC Basel. In 17 Super League appearances, he has scored only one goal. He has been unused in the last four league games and was omitted from the squad twice. FCB coach Stephan Lichtsteiner acknowledged the situation, stating, “Moritz got his chances. But you also have to use it.”

Shaqiri’s Continued Success

In contrast to Broschinski’s struggles, Xherdan Shaqiri continues to be a key player for Basel. He has eleven points (five goals and six assists) in five games against Winterthur.

Injury Concerns

FC Basel will be without several players for the match against Winterthur. Becir Omeragic is likely to miss the game after being substituted against Servette due to injury. Keigo Tsunemoto is also confirmed to be out, and Kaio Eduardo remains sidelined for several months after tearing his cruciate ligament. Moritz Broschinski suffered a partial ligament rupture in his left knee on December 20, 2025, and remains out indefinitely.

Lichtsteiner on Team Goals and Performance

Stephan Lichtsteiner believes his team’s goals are clear: qualifying for international competition. He stated, “The goals in Basel are clear. It’s about qualifying for international competition. These are also the demands that I have of myself.” He also noted that Winterthur is “always an unpleasant opponent away from home.”

Possible Lineup

The expected lineup for FC Basel is: Heat; Rüegg, Daniliuc, Vouilloz, Schmid; Metinho; Traoré, Shaqiri, Koindredi, Duranville; Colot.

Winterthur’s Recent Form

Winterthur recently achieved their first win since the end of January, potentially providing a boost in confidence as they face FC Basel.

Upcoming Fixtures – March 21-22, 2026

• Saturday, March 21: FCZ – Thun, 6 p.m.
• Saturday, March 21: Servette – GC, 6 p.m.
• Saturday, March 21: Sion – St. Gallen, 8:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 22: Winterthur – Basel, 2 p.m.
• Sunday, March 22: Lucerne – Lausanne, 4:30 p.m.
• Sunday, March 22: YB – Lugano, 4:30 p.m.

FC Basel Player Statistics

According to Blick, the average grade for FC Basel players after 30 rounds is: Flavius Danilius (4.3), Marwin Hitz (4.2), and Dominik Schmid (4.2).