Young Boys vs Basel: Prediction, Betting Tips & Match Preview – 18 May

Young Boys

W W W D L

3rd place in League

6-2

18/05/2025 08:15

Basel

L W W W W

1st place in League

Swiss Super League

MATCH INTRO

Betiball's prediction for Young Boys vs Basel on 18 May 2025 (kick-off: 08:15) is built from both teams' recent form, head-to-head history, squad availability, and tactical analysis. Read the full Young Boys vs Basel preview before placing your bet.

Young Boys are currently 3rd with 53 points after 33 matches.
Basel sit 1st with 61 points from 33 matches.
Our algorithm prediction: Young Boys to win with probability 46%.
Head-to-head history favors Young Boys, who have won 4 of the last 6 meetings. Basel have 2 wins, while 0 matches ended in draws.

Predictions 1x2 Under/Over 2.5 1X2 Live Half Time Half Time / Full Time Both To Score Double chance Handicap Scorers Corners Cards

Home team Away team

Probability %

Pred

Correct

Avg.g

Coef.

Score.

Live coef.

Weather

08:15

2025-05-18

Young Boys vs Basel - Prediction & Odds

Young Boys

Basel

2025-05-18 08:15

STANDINGS UP TO 18/05/2025

League	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Basel	61	33	18	7	8	72	32	40
02 Servette	55	33	15	10	8	52	43	9
03 Young Boys	53	33	15	8	10	49	42	7
04 Luzern	51	33	14	9	10	61	51	10
05 Lugano	49	33	14	7	12	48	47	1
06 Lausanne Sports	47	33	13	8	12	52	44	8
07 St. Gallen	47	33	12	11	10	46	43	3
08 FC Zurich	47	33	13	8	12	44	48	-4
09 FC Sion	36	33	9	9	15	41	51	-10
10 Grasshopper	33	33	7	12	14	35	46	-11
11 Yverdon	33	33	8	9	16	33	57	-24
12 Winterthur	30	33	8	6	19	32	61	-29

Championship Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 Basel	73	5	4	0	1	19	11	8
02 Servette	63	5	2	2	1	12	12	0
03 Young Boys	61	5	2	2	1	11	7	4
04 Lugano	54	5	1	2	2	7	11	-4
05 Lausanne Sports	53	5	1	3	1	10	10	0
06 Luzern	52	5	0	1	4	5	13	-8

Relegation Group	PTS	GP	W	D	L	GF	GA	+/-

01 FC Zurich	53	5	2	0	3	12	9	3
02 St. Gallen	52	5	1	2	2	6	10	-4
03 FC Sion	44	5	2	2	1	6	6	0
04 Winterthur	40	5	3	1	1	11	7	4
05 Grasshopper	39	5	2	0	3	8	7	1
06 Yverdon	39	5	1	3	1	7	11	-4

Head To Head

16/03/2025 11:30

Basel

1 - 2

Young Boys

SUI SL

30/10/2024 15:30

Young Boys

3 - 2

Basel

SUI SL

06/10/2024 10:30

Basel

1 - 0

Young Boys

SUI SL

10/03/2024 11:30

Young Boys

5 - 1

Basel

SUI SL

27/01/2024 15:30

Basel

1 - 0

Young Boys

SUI SL

08/10/2023 10:30

Young Boys

3 - 0

Basel

SUI SL

Young Boys

67%

Draw

Basel

33%

Young Boys Last 6 matches

15/05/2025 14:30

Young Boys 2 - 1 Luzern SUI SL

11/05/2025 10:30

Servette 0 - 0 Young Boys SUI SL

03/05/2025 14:30

Lausanne Sports 3 - 2 Young Boys SUI SL

26/04/2025 14:30

Biel Bienne 0 - 0 Young Boys SUI Cup

21/04/2025 10:30

Young Boys 2 - 1 FC Zurich SUI SL

13/04/2025 10:30

Luzern 5 - 0 Young Boys SUI SL

Win

33%

Draw

33%

Lost

33%

Last 6 matches Basel

14/05/2025 14:30

Lausanne Sports 2 - 3 Basel SUI SL

10/05/2025 14:30

Lugano 2 - 5 Basel SUI SL

04/05/2025 10:30

Basel 5 - 1 Servette SUI SL

27/04/2025 09:30

Basel 2 - 2 Lausanne Sports SUI Cup

21/04/2025 10:30

Basel 5 - 0 Yverdon SUI SL

12/04/2025 14:30

FC Zurich 0 - 4 Basel SUI SL

Win

83%

Draw

17%

Lost

Overall Home/Away

Full time First half Second half

All leagues Swiss Super League

Goals use the selected half; shots, passes and possession are averaged over full matches in the sample.

Played games

Goals

Scored

282

Avg. per game

0.94

Conceded

175

Avg. per game

0.58

Scored

240

Avg. per game

0.80

Conceded

180

Avg. per game

0.60

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

5 (83%)1 (17%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

1 (17%)5 (83%)

In last 300 matches

YesNo

170 (57%)130 (43%)

In last 300 matches

NoYes

164 (55%)136 (45%)

Young Boys

Recent matches

Basel

Under /Over

(89%)40 5(11%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(82%)37 8(18%)

Under /Over

(49%)22 23(51%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(33%)15 30(67%)

Under /Over

(62%)28 17(38%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)24 21(47%)

/Yes

(58%)26 19(42%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(60%)27 18(40%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Young Boys

Basel

Shots

Young Boys

Total shots

14.32 avg / game

Blocked

631 total

Avg. 3.87

Basel

Total shots

12.92 avg / game

Blocked

552 total

Avg. 3.63

Young Boys Pass Basel

Total passes

96303

Avg. 426 / game

Accurate

79%

Ball possession

54%

Total passes

100023

Avg. 447 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Young Boys

300

Played games

Basel

300

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.29

Clean sheets

0.27

5.32

1597

Corners

1452

4.84

8.27

2480

Throw-ins

2371

7.90

1.44

431

Offsides

438

1.46

2.45

734

GK saves

784

2.61

Young Boys

DISCIPLINARY

Basel

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

1.80

539

542

1.81

0.12

0.10

10.59

3176

Fouls

2774

9.25

10.77

3232

Tackles

2977

9.92

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How We Build the Young Boys vs Basel Prediction

Betiball.com's prediction for Young Boys vs Basel on 18 May 2025 is generated by a statistical model that processes over 30 data points per match — including each team's last ten results, expected goals (xG), shots on target, defensive line metrics, set-piece vulnerability, and confirmed squad availability. For this Swiss Super League fixture, our model also factors in home and away performance splits and any confirmed injuries or suspensions reported within 48 hours of kick-off. Every tip includes a probability percentage — not just a pick, but the data behind it.

Young Boys vs Basel Form Analysis

Heading into this match, both sides carry distinct statistical profiles our model weighs carefully. We assess Young Boys's recent home record, scoring rate, and clean sheet frequency against Basel's away form — particularly goals conceded on the road and their tendency to score or keep clean sheets in away fixtures. Over/Under 2.5 goals, Both Teams to Score (BTTS), and the Asian Handicap line are all evaluated through this lens before a final recommendation is issued.

Swiss Super League Context: Standings, Form & What's at Stake

League position and match context are decisive inputs. A team fighting relegation defends differently from one chasing European qualification — and our model accounts for that pressure. Check the live Swiss Super League standings and the Swiss Super League form table to understand exactly where Young Boys and Basel sit and what this result means for both clubs.

Prediction Accuracy & Track Record

Betiball.com publishes a weekly prediction accuracy review so you can verify our historical hit rate across 1x2, Over/Under, and BTTS markets. We do not hide results that went against our tip — full transparency on model performance is a core part of how Betiball.com operates. Our Swiss Super League predictions are among the highest-rated by our users precisely because the data is always shown alongside the recommendation.

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