Young Boys vs Basel Prediction: Battle of two rivalries with different motives

Young Boys vs Basel: Prediction and odds on the Match on 18 May 2025

In round 37 of the Swiss Super League, Young Boys will play Basel in the Championship Group. The two teams are coming off a win in their last league game and will hope to keep things going. Which team wins this game? Below, I preview this game and offer best betting opportunities. 

Young Boys: Forms and Statistics

Young Boys ended their winless run of three matches the previous time out against Luzern. In that game, Young Boys took the lead before the break through Ebrima Colley but it was not enough as Luzern leveled in the 66th minute. However, a last minute strike from Cedric Itten was enough to boost their UEFA Champions League dream and close the gap to two points with Servette. In prior encounters, Young Boys lost to Biel, and Lausanne, while drawing Servette in a goalless encounter. This season, Young Boys have 57 points, leaving them seated third in the standings. 

Young Boys: Team News and Expected Lineup

Young Boys will be without Facinet Conte who has been out of the squad since the beginning of the season due to a knee problem. However, Mats Seiler’s case has been the same, as he has not registered a game since last year, while Joel Monteiro is in contention to return for this game. 

🔖 Young Boys Expected Lineup (4-4-2)

arvin Keller (GK), Lewin Blum, Sandro Lauper, Loris Benito, Jaouen Hadjam, Christian Fassnacht, Filip Ugrinic, Rayan Raveloson, Darian Males, Ebrima Colley, Chris Bedia

⛔️Unavailable: Facinet Conte, Mats Seiler, Joel Monteiro (all injured)

👤 Head Coach: Giorgio Contini

Basel: Form and Statistics

Basel are coming off a run of victories and have now extended their run to nine. The previous time out, this team played Lausanne and they won 2-3. In that road game, this team needed a Kevin brace before the brace to pull off a comeback win before Benie Traore's goal in the second half having gone behind in the 13th minute. In the meantime, Basel have also picked up wins over Grasshoppers, Lugano, Winterthur, Servette, Zurich and Yverdon in that run. This season, Basel have 70 points in 36 league games, leaving them eleven points of second-placed Servette.

Basel: Team News and Expected Lineup

There are only two injury concerns to deal with for Basel. Adriano Onyegbule is not back with the squad since his injury in February. However, knee injury has kept Finn van Breemen out of the team since late March. 

🔖 Basel Expected Lineup (4-2-3-1)

Marwin Hitz (GK), Anton Kade, Adrian Leon Barisic, Nicolas Vouilloz, Joe Mendes, Leon Avdullahu, Moussa Cissé, Benie Traore, Gabriel Sigua, Philip Otele, Albian Ajeti

⛔️Unavailable: Adriano Onyegbule, Finn van Breemen (both injured)

👤 Head Coach: Fabio Celestin

Young Boys vs Basel Head-to-Head Statistics

Young Boys have won three of the last five meetings between them and Basel. However, Basel won the two others, ending with a 1-0 identical scoreline. In the meantime, their recent meeting in the middle of March ended in Young Boys’ favour, Christian Fassnacht double being enough to see them take maximum points. 

Young Boys vs Basel Betting Tips & Odds

• Young Boys have won three of the last five meetings of this fixture. As the favourites in this fixture, they have a 1.83 odds of winning on the Bet365 bookmaker.
• Three of the last four meetings between Young Boys and Basel have ended with both teams scoring. This option is available on Bet365 bookmaker with odds at 1.33.
• Basel have scored in each of their last five meetings of this fixture. A goal for the visiting team is available on Betway with odds at 1.20.

Young Boys vs Basel Prediction 18 May 2025

Young Boys' possibility of playing in the Champions League next season depends on this game, and while they are at home, they are expected to take their chances. On the other hand, Basel have secured the league title mathematically, but their level of performance has not fallen a bit. While looking at the attacking threat Basel possess, I feel it will be best to see Young Boys focus on defensive play in this fixture. However, they have proven if there is a side to beat Basel, then, there is then, and this will be a momentum boost for them. Yet, Basel are expected to go all out hunting for maximum points and be a serious threat for the full 90 minutes. Yet, I will lean on Young Boys in this game as they need a win in this game at all cost compared to Basel. Also, this game has traditionally been a high scoring one and the same is expected. 

Our match prediction: is a win for Young Boys with odds at 1.88 on 1Xbet bookmaker. 

Our betting tip: is a win for Young Boys and both teams scoring with odds at 2.75 on Bet365 bookmaker. 

Our final match prediction: is first half over 1.5 goals with odds at 3.20 on Betway bookmaker.