FC Aarau vs FC Zurich prediction

FC Aarau host FC Zurich in the Round of 32 of the Swiss Cup, looking to reverse a difficult sequence of results. Aarau enter this knockout tie without a win in their last five matches, having fallen to defeats against Stade Nyonnais (1-2), BSC Young Boys (1-2), Grasshoppers (1-4), and FC Winterthur (1-2), alongside a 2-2 draw with SC Kriens.

Defensive concerns have been prominent for Aarau, who have conceded at least two goals in each of those five recent outings. While they have managed to find the net in every fixture during that run, their inability to keep opponents out has consistently left them chasing games.

FC Zurich, by contrast, arrive in solid form after remaining unbeaten across their previous five fixtures. Zurich recorded victories over FC Thun (4-2), Neuchatel Xamax (3-1), and FC Vaduz (2-1), while also earning away draws at FC Sion (1-1) and Grasshoppers (2-2). Their attack has been sharp, scoring twelve goals across that five-game span, positioning them well for this cup tie.