Young Boys vs Basel Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 18 May 2025

FCB Look Value for This Clash

We’re feeling confident when it comes to Basel on the Asian Handicap with a +0.5 goal handicap. The visitors can either land a win or draw against Young Boys, with this wager looking like a value play at -125.

2-1 Win for YB in Last H2H Clash

Young Boys last game was a 2-1 victory over FC Luzern at Wankdorfstadion. That means it’s now been two home wins on the spin. The Bern outfit had 48% possession and five shots on target, with Ebrima Colley and Cedric Itten scoring one goal apiece.

FC Basel have won their previous eight games. A 3-2 triumph recently occurred on the road at Stade de la Tuiliere when playing Lausanne-Sport. Fabio Celestini's team were 48% in the possession stakes and had six shots on goal, with Kevin Carlos on the scoresheet twice and Benie Traore also finding the net.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Young Boys have landed victories in their last two encounters against Basel. There was a 2-1 away win at St. Jakob Park following a 3-2 home triumph when hosting at Wankdorfstadion. We’ve seen the past 10 H2H matches feature six Young Boys wins, two draws and two Basel triumphs.

Swiss Super League		G	W	D	L	GF	GA	GD	GD	P
5	Basel	4	2	0	2	8	7	1	8:7	6
6	Young Boys	4	1	2	1	5	6	-1	5:6	5

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YB have 6 wins, 2 losses and 2 draws, averaging 1.4 goals from 5.3 shots on goal and 12.2 attempts. Giorgio Contini's side have averaged 52.7% possession and 5.1 corners per game, with their opponents scoring 1.2 goals from 4.5 shots on goal, 11.0 attempts and 4.8 corners.

Top goalscorer Christian Fassnacht has found the net 7 times, with Ebrima Colley, Cedric Itten and Chris Bedia scoring 2 each. Filip Ugrinic is the leading assists maker on 3.

FCB have 8 victories, 1 defeat and 1 draw, with an average of 6.3 shots on goal, 11.7 attempts and 3.0 goals. The Bebbi average 54.3% possession, 4.0 corners taken and 3.8 corners against them, while 0.9 goals have been conceded from 9.4 attempts and 4.7 shots on goal.

Xherdan Shaqiri has scored 9 goals, followed by Benie Traore and Philip Otele on 6. Xherdan Shaqiri has had 9 assists in the previous 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Young Boys confirmed lineup (4-4-2): Marvin Keller (GK), Zachary Athekame, Sandro Lauper, Loris Benito, Jaouen Hadjam, Darian Males, Rayan Raveloson, Lukasz Lakomy, Christian Fassnacht, Cedric Itten, Ebrima Colley.

Basel confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marwin Hitz (GK), Anton Kade, Jonas Adjei Adjetey, Nicolas Vouilloz, Moussa Cisse, Leon Avdullahu, Metinho, Xherdan Shaqiri, Marin Soticek, Benie Traore, Albian Ajeti.

Young Boys vs Basel Prediction & Betting Tips

Basel seem like a great wager on the Asian Handicap for this Super League encounter. Betting the visitors at +0.5 at -125 looks like the path to a return, with plenty of value in this price.

We take note of any injuries or suspensions affecting each side before going ahead with our football picks. The form guide and stats also help the team at Sportsgambler.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Young Boys vs Basel league stats:

• The +0.5 line has been covered by Basel in 8 consecutive games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Basel in 9 of their last 10 games.
• The +0.5 line has been covered by Basel in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The -0.5 line hasn’t been covered by Young Boys in 3 of their last 5 games.

FCB +0.5 Probability

When you look at the latest betting odds, our pick has a 55.6% chance of winning. Our tipsters think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be 60-65%. This is why we regard this as a value bet.

There’s a chance to land a larger price and this can be attained by moving the line. Increase your odds for your selection by taking a different wagering stance.

Our Match Prediction

Basel Asian Hcp +0.5 @ -125 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Young Boys 1 - 1 Basel

When it comes to the correct score, we’re going to take a chance on a 1-1 outcome. We’ll go for the +750 that this happens and hopefully we’ll get a good run for our money.

Corners Prediction

Young Boys Under 6.5 Corners -150

Young Boys have had under 6.5 corners in three consecutive matches, with Basel conceding under 6.5 corners in the previous five away games. There’s a price of -150 for this Team Corners bet and we think the Young Boys line is too big.

League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Young Boys

Total

9.90 5.10 4.80

Home

11.00 6.70 4.30

Away

9.90 5.30 4.60

Basel

Total

7.80 4.00 3.80

Home

9.90 5.90 4.00

Away

9.80 4.00 5.80

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Over 10.5

-123

Under 10.5

-118

Young Boys Corners

Over 6.5

+110

Under 6.5

-150

Basel Corners

Over 4.5

+110

Under 4.5

-150

Most Corners

1

-154

X

+575

2

+148

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Young Boys vs Basel 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.

YB Betting Favourites to Win

The bookmakers have Young Boys at -110 when it comes to 1x2. This suggests that the favourites have a 52% chance of winning this Super League clash based on the betting odds. FC Basel are the underdogs at +225 which implies a lesser percentage prospect of winning.

There’s a Draw No Bet market should you wish to have some insurance and Basel are +143 here. However, if you want to back favourites Young Boys, then -204 is on offer.

A high-scoring match is a possibility and that is reflected in the Over 2.5 Goals odds. BTTS wagering is popular and you can back Yes at -333 on the Both Teams to Score market.

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Full-Time Result

1

-110

X

+320

2

+225

Half-Time Result

1

+133

X

+170

2

+230

Double Chance

1X

-313

12

-455

X2

-119

Draw No Bet

1

-204

2

+143

Asian Handicap

1 Hcp -0.5

-110

2 Hcp +0.5

-119

Total Goals

Under 2.5

+235

Over 2.5

-333

Both Teams to Score

Yes

-333

No

+215

Young Boys vs Basel Lineups & Team News

Make sure you know the YB vs FCB team news before placing your bets. We’ll bring you the information when we have it.

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