The UEFA Europa League second leg between Young Boys and Slovan Bratislava at the Stadion Wankdorf on Thursday promises to be an exciting match.
The Swiss side comes in with a small advantage after their narrow 1-0 win in the first leg and will be confident of finishing the job on home soil, where they have usually been very strong.
Slovan Bratislava, however, will need to give everything to turn the tie around. Young Boys are expected to rely on their attacking strength to push for a comfortable result, while Slovan will hope their quick counter-attacks can take advantage of any gaps in the home team’s defence.
Read our Young Boys vs Slovan Bratislava predictions and preview to find out, but remember to also check our other UEFA Europa League predictions.
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Young Boys vs Slovan Bratislava prediction: The Yellow-Blacks favourite to win
Key statistics
- Young Boys have been ahead at half-time in each of their last four meetings.
- The Yellow-Blacks have won four of their last five encounters.
- Over 2.5 goals have been scored in three of their last five clashes.
Correct score prediction: Young Boys 2-1 Slovan Bratislava
Young Boys are coming into this clash on the back of a 1-0 away victory in the first leg of this tie. Slovan Bratislava will need to attack to overturn their first-leg defeat, but pushing forward will leave them open at the back.
With Young Boys boasting quick and dangerous attacking players who can create and finish chances, they are well placed to take advantage of the spaces left behind and secure a comfortable victory.
We have predicted a 2-1 win for the Swiss champions, as they not only have the edge in quality but also the advantage of playing at home in Bern, where they are usually very difficult to beat.
Pre-match odds and win probability: Bookmakers tip Young Boys to win
- Home: 13/20 (1.65) – 60.6%
- Draw: 3/1 (4.00) – 25.0%
- Away: 19/5 (4.80) – 20.8%
*Odds provided by Ladbrokes. Subject to change.*
The Yellow-Blacks are the favourites, with odds of 1.65, meaning about a 61% chance they win. A draw is less likely at 4.00 (25%), and Slovan Bratislava are clear underdogs at 4.80 (about 21%).
Bookmakers expect Young Boys to control the game, a draw is possible but not the main expectation and a Slovan win would be an upset. The home side are more likely to create and finish the better chances, while Slovan may struggle to keep them out for the full match.
Most recent head-to-head: Young Boys dominate encounters
Young Boys and Slovan Bratislava have faced each other several times in European competitions over the past decade, with Giorgio Contini’s team enjoying the better record.
Their most recent meeting came in the first leg of this Europa League playoff, where Young Boys claimed a 1-0 away victory. Overall, the Swiss side has shown clear superiority in this fixture, which will give them added confidence going into the second leg on home soil.
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Young Boys preview: Injury crisis
Young Boys will be hoping to seal their place in the next round with a win at home. The team suffered an injury setback in the first leg, with Darian Males leaving the pitch with a suspected broken nose, which adds another player to an already long injury list. Despite these absences, coach Giorgio Contini will be confident in his team's ability to get the job done.
Predicted lineup: Keller (GK), Athekame, Wuthrich, Benito, Hadjam, Virginius, Fernandes, Raveloson, Fassnacht, Colley & 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
Slovan Bratislava preview: Aiming to end poor run
Slovan Bratislava will need to be at their absolute best to overturn the deficit. They will be without key defender Kevin Wimmer, who was substituted in the first leg due to injury. This is a significant blow to their defensive solidity, and they will need their other players to step up if they are to have any chance of causing an upset.
Predicted lineup: Takac (GK), Blackman, Kashia, Kukharevych, Pokorny, Bajric, Tolic, Barseghyan, Weiss, Mak & Strelec
UEFA Champions League 29/01/25
L
Bayern Munich
3
Slovan Bratislava
1
UEFA Champions League 21/01/25
L
VfB Stuttgart
3
Slovan Bratislava
1
Club Friendly List 16/01/25
W
Al Gharafa
1
Slovan Bratislava
2
Club Friendly List 14/01/25
W
Al-Shahaniya SC
1
Slovan Bratislava
3
Slovakia Super Liga 14/12/24
W
Dunajska Streda
1
Slovan Bratislava
2
Player to watch: Chris Bedia
One of the key players who could make a big impact in this match is Chris Bedia. The Young Boys midfielder has been in excellent form, scoring two goals in his last five matches.
One of those came in the first leg against Slovan Bratislava, where his decisive strike underlined his ability to deliver in important moments. With his sharp finishing and creativity, Bedia is a player who can trouble any defence and will be a major threat once again in the second leg.