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 will face Basel in Swiss Super League on May 18, 2025 at 08:15.
Young Boys are currently 3rd with 53 points after 33 matches.
Basel sit 1st with 61 points from 33 matches.
Current model prediction leans green with a projected score of 2 - 1 and average coefficient 2.03.

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

Basel

83%

Draw

Young Boys

17%

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

Young Boys

Basel

Goals

Scored

Avg. per game

0.89

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.71

Scored

Avg. per game

1.24

Conceded

Avg. per game

0.68

Scored a goal

In last 6 matches

YesNo

4 (67%)2 (33%)

In last 6 matches

NoYes

6 (100%)0 (0%)

In last 38 matches

YesNo

21 (55%)17 (45%)

In last 38 matches

NoYes

28 (74%)10 (26%)

Young Boys

Recent matches

Basel

Under /Over

(71%)27 11(29%)

1.5

Full Time

Under /Over

(89%)34 4(11%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

1st Half

Under /Over

(50%)19 19(50%)

Under /Over

(45%)17 21(55%)

1.5

2nd Half

Under /Over

(53%)20 18(47%)

/Yes

(61%)23 15(39%)

Both scored
(Yes/No)

No /Yes

(61%)23 15(39%)

GOALS BY TIME PERIOD

Young Boys

Basel

Shots

Young Boys

Total shots

16.63 avg / game

Blocked

45 total

Avg. 4.09

Basel

Total shots

16.00 avg / game

Blocked

38 total

Avg. 4.22

Young Boys Pass Basel

Total passes

14769

Avg. 399 / game

Accurate

75%

Ball possession

52%

Total passes

17590

Avg. 463 / game

Accurate

83%

Ball possession

54%

TOTAL ATTACKS

DANGEROUS ATTACKS

OTHERS

Young Boys

Played games

Basel

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

0.21

Clean sheets

0.32

6.00

228

Corners

198

5.21

14.68

558

Throw-ins

633

16.66

1.21

Offsides

1.74

3.74

142

GK saves

131

3.45

Young Boys

DISCIPLINARY

Basel

Avg / game Total Total Avg / game

2.11

2.05

0.18

0.13

13.97

531

Fouls

464

12.21

14.29

543

Tackles

518

13.63

NEXT MATCHES

NEXT MATCHES

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

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