Basel vs Young Boys prediction, odds & betting tips 06/08/2025

Sparks will fly as Basel host Young Boys at St Jakob Park in the third round of the Swiss Super League on Wednesday, 6 August 2025.

View our free Basel vs Young Boys predictions below.

Basel vs Young Boys predictions: Both teams to find the net

Key stats

• Basel's last eight games and six of Young Boys’ last seven matches produced goals at both ends.
• Young Boys drew first blood in three of their last five trips to this stadium.
• Basel have lost three consecutive meetings with Young Boys.

Correct score prediction: Basel 1-1 Young Boys

The spoils were shared in five of the last eight league encounters between these teams at St Jakob Park, three of which ended 1-1.

Interestingly, Young Boys are coming off a 1-1 draw at Winterthur, while three of Basel's last seven games across all competitions ended with the same scoreline.

Pre-game odds and win probability: Young Boys are up against it

• HOME: 11/10 (2.10) – 47.6%
• DRAW: 13/5 (3.60) – 27.8%
• AWAY: 7/4 (2.75) – 36.4%

*Odds from Ladbrokes, subject to change

Ahead of this encounter, Basel are the expected winners at 11/10 (2.10). Teams with these odds usually have a 47.6% probability of winning.

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We have also pointed out that Young Boys opened the scoring in three of their last five trips to this stadium. On that note, Young Boys to score first has an appealing look at 1/1 (2.00). That one has a 50% chance of landing.

Most recent H2Hs: Business as usual for Young Boys?

Young Boys have an excellent track record against Basel, having won the last three encounters between these sides. They also have a 13-6-2 win-draw-loss record in their last 21 clashes with Basel.

However, it is important to note that Young Boys suffered two defeats in their last three trips to this stadium and have won only one of their last eight league games at St Jakob Park.

Switzerland Super League 18/05/25

Young Boys

6

Basel

2

Switzerland Super League 16/03/25

Basel

1

Young Boys

2

Switzerland Super League 30/10/24

Young Boys

3

Basel

2

Switzerland Super League 06/10/24

Basel

1

Young Boys

0

Switzerland Super League 10/03/24

Young Boys

5

Basel

1

Basel preview: No new absentees

The reigning champions began their title defence with a 2-1 defeat at St. Gallen, but have gotten themselves back on track as a brace from Nigerian forward Philip Otele helped Basel to a 2-1 win over Grasshoppers last weekend.

With no major injury concerns ahead of this encounter, coach Ludovic Magnin is expected to select his strongest XI.

Swiss legend and team captain Xherdan Shaqiri got an assist in the victory over Grasshoppers. The two-time UEFA Champions League winner will be eyeing his first goal of the season on Wednesday.

Predicted lineup: Hitz (GK), Tsunemoto, Adjetey, Vouilloz, Schmid, Metinho, Leroy, Ze, Shaqiri, Otele & Ajeti.

Switzerland Super League 10/05/25

W

Lugano

2

Basel

5

Switzerland Super League 04/05/25

W

Servette

1

Basel

5

Switzerland Cup 27/04/25

W

Lausanne Sports

2

Basel

3

Switzerland Super League 21/04/25

W

Yverdon Sport FC

0

Basel

5

Switzerland Super League 12/04/25

W

FC Zurich

0

Basel

4

Young Boys preview: Eyeing their first away win

Young Boys could not follow up their opening-day victory over Servette with back-to-back wins when they faced Winterthur last time, as both sides settled for a 1-1 draw. They will now look to return to winning ways.

Gregory Wuthrich could be unavailable for this game after the centre-back suffered a 65th-minute injury at Winterthur. Tanguy Zoukrou will most likely take his place in the lineup should the 30-year-old be deemed unfit.

Coach Giorgio Contini will likely adopt a 4-4-2 formation, as he did in his last two competitive games.

Predicted lineup: Keller (GK), Janko, Zoukrou, Benito, Hadjam, Males, Raveloson, Fernandez, Monteiro, Fassnacht & Bedia.

Switzerland Super League 11/05/25

D

Servette

0

Young Boys

0

Switzerland Super League 03/05/25

L

Lausanne Sports

3

Young Boys

2

Switzerland Cup 26/04/25

L

Biel Bienne

1

Young Boys

0

Switzerland Super League 21/04/25

W

FC Zurich

1

Young Boys

2

Switzerland Super League 13/04/25

L

Lucerne

5

Young Boys

0

Player to watch: Christian Fassnacht

Christian Fassnacht has a solid track record against Basel, having scored four goals in the last two clashes between these teams. The former Norwich City midfielder has three goal contributions in his last three appearances and will fancy his chances against Basel once again.