Viking vs Istanbul Basaksehir Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 07 Aug 2025

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. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

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.

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.

Eliteserien		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
2	Viking	6	5	0	1	16	6	10	16:6	15

Super Lig		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Basaksehir	31	14	9	8	52	31	21	52:31	51

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.

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.

Confirmed Lineups

Viking confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Kristoffer Klaesson (GK), Henrik Heggheim, Henrik Falchener, Anders Baertelsen, Sondre Bjoershol, Kristoffer Askildsen, Joe Bell, Ruben Kristensen Alte, Sander Svendsen, Veton Berisha, Zlatko Tripic.

Istanbul Basaksehir confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Muhammed Sengezer (GK), Onur Bulut, Leo Duarte, Ousseynou Ba, Christopher Operi, Omer Ali Sahiner, Berat Ozdemir, Miguel Crespo, Yusuf Sari, Nuno Da Costa, Ivan Brnic.

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.

There are some excellent alternatives when it comes to backing Viking if you think they’ll prove too strong. One option is the Asian Handicap where you can choose a line at bigger odds.

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Our Match Prediction

Viking To Win @ -108 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Viking 2 - 1 Basaksehir

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.

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

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 9.5

-143

Under 9.5

+104

Viking Corners

Over 4.5

-147

Under 4.5

+105

Basaksehir Corners

Over 4.5

-125

Under 4.5

-110

Most Corners

1

-102

X

+650

2

+120

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Viking vs Istanbul Basaksehir Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The bookies have Viking as +102 favourites for this Europa Conference League qualifying clash, with the Full-Time Result betting odds implying that they are 50% likely to win. At +240, 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 -100, although Basaksehir +0.5 is a viable alternative at -133 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 -159.

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Full-Time Result

1

+102

X

+250

2

+240

Half-Time Result

1

+160

X

+123

2

+285

Double Chance

1X

-370

12

-385

X2

-143

Draw No Bet

1

-213

2

+150

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-100

2 Hcp +0.5

-133

Total Goals

Under 2.5

-102

Over 2.5

-133

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-159

No

+112

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.

Eldor Shomurodov (Basaksehir)

First

+195

Anytime

+480

Ivan Brnić (Basaksehir)

First

+380

Anytime

+900

Deniz Türüç (Basaksehir)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Matchoi Djalo (Basaksehir)

First

+480

Anytime

+1200

Ömer Beyaz (Basaksehir)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Yusuf Sari (Basaksehir)

First

+525

Anytime

+1300

Olivier Kemen (Basaksehir)

First

+575

Anytime

+1400

Miguel Crespo (Basaksehir)

First

+575

Anytime

+1500

Umut Günes (Basaksehir)

First

+850

Anytime

+2000

Berat Ayberk Özdemir (Basaksehir)

First

+900

Anytime

+2200

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.

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