6 December 2016 at 19:45
Match Summary
Arsenal defeated FC Basel 1893 4:1. The match was played in UEFA Champions League 2016. Goals were scored by Lucas Pérez 8′, Lucas Pérez 16′, Lucas Pérez 47′, A. Iwobi 53′, S. Doumbia 78′. 2 yellow cards were shown. FC Basel 1893 had 40% possession while Arsenal held 60%. FC Basel 1893 had 15 shots (5 on target) compared to 12 (7 on target) for Arsenal. FC Basel 1893 made 3 substitutions, Arsenal made 3.
Match Events
Key match events between FC Basel 1893 and Arsenal — 5 goals and 2 cards recorded during the match.
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Match Statistics
FC Basel 1893 had 40% possession against Arsenal's 60%. FC Basel 1893 registered 15 shots (5 on target) while Arsenal managed 12 (7 on target). Corner kicks: 7–2. Fouls committed: 9–13.
Lineups
FC Basel 1893 lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation under U. Fischer, while Arsenal deployed a 4-2-3-1 under A. Wenger.
Defensive Solidity
FC Basel 1893 deploy 4 defenders rated — on average, against Arsenal's 4-man backline averaging —. Higher defensive ratings suggest better positional awareness, fewer individual errors, and a greater likelihood of keeping clean sheets. The rating accounts for tackles won, interceptions, aerial duels, and blocks throughout the season.
Midfield Control
FC Basel 1893 field 5 midfielders averaging —, versus Arsenal's 4 rated —. Midfield ratings reflect passing accuracy, interceptions, key passes, and overall control of possession — the team that dominates midfield typically dictates the tempo and territory of the match.
Forward Threat
FC Basel 1893 start 1 forward(s) averaging —, compared to 2 for Arsenal averaging —. Forward ratings capture shot accuracy, movement off the ball, dribbling success, and involvement in build-up play — they indicate who carries the greater goal threat on the day.
Substitutes
Coach: U. Fischer
Substitutes
Coach: A. Wenger
Recent Form
In their last 6 matches, FC Basel 1893 have recorded 3 wins, 1 draws and 2 defeats. Arsenal show 1 wins, 1 draws and 4 losses from their last 6 outings.
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FC Basel 1893 vs Arsenal Head to Head Results
FC Basel 1893 and Arsenal have met 1 times — FC Basel 1893 won 0, Arsenal won 1, with 0 draws. Their rivalry dates back to 2016. Arsenal leads the head-to-head with 1 victories from 1 meetings. A combined 2 goals have been scored across these fixtures, averaging 2.00 per match (0 for the home side, 2 for the visitors). Both teams scored in 0 matches (0%). Over 2.5 goals landed in 0 games (0%), making it a fixture that tends to produce goals. The highest-scoring encounter finished 2–0 in 2016.
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Recent Meetings (1)
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