Europa Conference League qualifying Betting Preview: Viking vs Istanbul Basaksehir

Norwegian Eliteserien outfit Viking host Turkish Super Lig side Istanbul Basaksehir in this Europa Conference League qualifying match at Lyse Arena, with kick-off set for 13:00 on Thursday 7 August 2025. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Viking Look the Smart Pick

Viking can deliver the goods when it comes to Full-Time Result betting and we’ll back them with confidence against Basaksehir. The odds of -108 look attractive when it comes to the home team.

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Both Teams Victorious in Last Game

Viking got the win in their last game. It was a 5-3 Europa Conference League qualifying away triumph (12-3 on aggregate) at SRC Bonifika Stadion when meeting Koper. Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim's men had the majority of the ball boasting 55% possession and ten shots on target, while Sander Svendsen scored a hat-trick.

Istanbul Basaksehir won their previous game, beating Cherno More Varna at home in the Europa Conference League qualifier. It was a 4-0 win (5-0 on aggregate) at Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu. The Grey Owls had six shots on goal and enjoyed 70% possession, with Ivan Brnic, Miguel Crespo, Nuno Da Costa and Christopher Operi on the scoresheet.

Viking – Last 10 League & Europa Conference League qualifying Games

Viking have 7 wins, 2 losses and 1 draw, averaging 2.0 goals from 4.7 shots on goal and 12.9 attempts. The Dark Blues have averaged 47.0% possession, 384.6 passes and 6.3 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.2 goals from 4.0 shots on goal, 10.4 attempts and 4.6 corners.

Peter Christiansen is the top goalscorer with 5, Zlatko Tripic has 4, with Anders Baertelsen and two other players on 2. Zlatko Tripic is the top assists maker with 4.

Istanbul Basaksehir – Last 10 League & Europa Conference League qualifying Games

Basaksehir have 6 victories and 4 defeats, with an average of 1.9 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. There’s been an average of 52.6% possession, 4.5 corners taken and 3.9 corners against, while they’ve conceded 1.9 goals from 5.9 shots on goal and 12.3 attempts.

Yusuf Sari is top of the team’s scoring charts with 4, while Krzysztof Piatek and Ivan Brnic both have 3. Look no further than Miguel Crespo for the top assist maker (3) in the last 10 games.

Viking vs Istanbul Basaksehir Prediction & Betting Tips

Join us as we dissect the best Viking vs Istanbul Basaksehir betting tips — from our expert match prediction and correct score advice to a sharp corners pick and a ready-made bet builder.

Match Prediction

Viking look like a spot of value at -108 when it comes to the latest betting. They should be able to deliver a victory in this Europa Conference League qualifying game based on the information available and we’re feeling confident.

The Europa Conference League qualifying experts at Sportsgambler.com have a strong handle when it comes to injuries and suspensions. The recent form also helps to shape our football predictions, with this being cross-referenced with the latest numbers.

Key Viking vs Istanbul Basaksehir Europa Conference League qualifying & league stats:

Viking have won 4 of their last 5 games at home.
Viking have won 13 of their last 18 games at home.
Viking have won 3 consecutive games.

According to the latest odds, there’s a 51.8% likelihood of our pick winning. After careful examination, our experts have this probability somewhere between 55-60%. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

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2 - 1 Basaksehir logo

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A 2-1 win in favor of Viking is available at odds of +700. Correct score betting can be rewarding and you can also get plenty of entertainment with this option.

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Corners Prediction

Under 9.5 Corners -102

We’ve not seen the 9.5 Total Corners line covered in five consecutive Viking games. The Total Corners line looks too high and we’re happy to go under this number at odds of -102.

Europa Conference League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Viking

Total

9.80 5.40 4.40

Home

13.00 9.50 3.50

Away

10.60 5.60 5.00

Basaksehir

Total

9.10 5.00 4.10

Home

7.90 4.10 3.80

Away

8.40 4.20 4.20

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Total Corners

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Basaksehir Corners

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Bet Builder Tips

Full-Time Result Viking -108

Total Goals Over 2.5 -185

Total Corners Under 9.5 -102

A bet builder can provide entertainment and we’ve got Viking to triumph, three or more goals in total combined with under 9.5 corners to be awarded.

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Viking vs Istanbul Basaksehir Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Viking Betting Favourites to Win

The bookies have Viking as -108 favourites for this Europa Conference League qualifying clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 52% likely to win. At +245, Istanbul Basaksehir are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There are different ways to bet on Viking including the Asian Handicap -0.5 market. This option is -109, although Basaksehir +0.5 is a viable alternative at -122 and you can cheer on the draw with the latter.

The Total Goals market indicates that Over 2.5 Goals is the betting favourite right now. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at -208.

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Eldor Shomurodov Shortest Odds for First Goalscorer

Eldor Shomurodov is the favourite to be First Goalscorer at +480. If you’re interested in backing him to find the net at anytime, then the price is +195.

Player Goals

Eldor Shomurodov (Basaksehir)

Ivan Brnić (Basaksehir)

Deniz Türüç (Basaksehir)

Matchoi Djalo (Basaksehir)

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Team Stats

Latest Europa Conference League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Viking Stats

Istanbul Basaksehir Stats

Full-Time Result

7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
7 wins, 1 defeat and 2 draws in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
5 wins, 4 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

An average of 2.00 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 2.90 goals scored and 1.30 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
An average of 3.20 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 4.20 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 home matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 8 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 away matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

An average of 6.30 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 9.80 corners awarded and 3.90 corners against in the last 10 home matches
An average of 10.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 13.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 8 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
An average of 4.10 corners awarded and 4.20 corners against in the last 10 away matches
An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
An average of 8.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
Had the most corners in 3 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

An average of 47.00% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 57.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
Most possession in 4 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 8 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

An average of 52.60% possession in the last 10 matches
An average of 51.30% possession in the last 10 away matches
Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Viking vs Istanbul Basaksehir Lineups & Team News

Make sure you're up to date on the Viking vs Basaksehir team news before betting. We’ll provide the latest confirmed Europa Conference League qualifying lineups along with injury updates.