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

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 vs Basel: Starting Lineups Time : 18/05/2025 08:15

Young Boys
6 - 2
Finished
Basel
90+3' event Christian Fassnacht
89' event Chris Vianney Bedia
86' event Christian Fassnacht
80' event Alan Virginius / Lukasz Lakomy
80' event Chris Vianney Bedia / Cedric Jan Itten
68' event Filip Ugrinic / Ebrima Colley
46' event Abdu Conte / Jaouen Hadjam
46' event Cedric Jan Itten
35' event Tanguy Zoukrou / Sandro Lauper
29' event Darian Males
17' event Ebrima Colley
10' event Cedric Jan Itten
1' event Sandro Lauper
event 84' Gabriel Sigua / Moussa Cisse
event 84' Josafat Mendes / Leon Avdullahu
event 72' Kevin Carlos Omoruyi Benjamin
event 70' Kevin Carlos Omoruyi Benjamin / Benie Adama Traore
event 55' Philip Otele / Marin Soticek
event 55' Leo Leroy / Metinho
event 29' Marwin Hitz
event 21' Marin Soticek Penalty cancelled
event 17' Leon Avdullahu
event 7' Albian Ajeti
90+3' event Christian Fassnacht
event 84' Gabriel Sigua / Moussa Cisse
89' event Chris Vianney Bedia
event 84' Josafat Mendes / Leon Avdullahu
86' event Christian Fassnacht
event 72' Kevin Carlos Omoruyi Benjamin
80' event Alan Virginius / Lukasz Lakomy
event 70' Kevin Carlos Omoruyi Benjamin / Benie Adama Traore
80' event Chris Vianney Bedia / Cedric Jan Itten
event 55' Philip Otele / Marin Soticek
68' event Filip Ugrinic / Ebrima Colley
event 55' Leo Leroy / Metinho
46' event Abdu Conte / Jaouen Hadjam
event 29' Marwin Hitz
46' event Cedric Jan Itten
event 21' Marin Soticek Penalty cancelled
35' event Tanguy Zoukrou / Sandro Lauper
event 17' Leon Avdullahu
29' event Darian Males
event 7' Albian Ajeti
17' event Ebrima Colley
10' event Cedric Jan Itten
1' event Sandro Lauper
Young Boys Young Boys
Substitutions
#29 Chris Vianney Bedia
#27 Lewin Blum
#14 Miguel Chaiwa
#22 Abdu Conte
#10 Kastriot Imeri
#7 Filip Ugrinic
#21 Alan Virginius
#26 David von Ballmoos
#4 Tanguy Zoukrou
Young Boys Young Boys Basel Basel
15Shots21
9Shots on Goal6
15Fouls8
3Corner Kick7
8Free kick15
1Offside2
2Yellow card2
4Save3
13Successful Tackles14
10Interceptions8
24Long pass33
6Shots off goal15
0Hit The Post1
18Tackle19
6Dribbles4
16Throw-in17
283Passes405
72Attacks86
42Dangerous attacks37
2Corner Kicks(HT)5
Basel Basel
Substitutions
#26 Adrian Barisic
#8 Romario Baro
#9 Kevin Carlos Omoruyi Benjamin
#22 Leo Leroy
#17 Josafat Mendes
#7 Philip Otele
#27 Kevin Ruegg
#13 Mirko Salvi
#21 Gabriel Sigua
Commentary
90+3' Goal! Christian Fassnacht - Young Boys
89' Goal! Chris Vianney Bedia - Young Boys
86' Goal! Christian Fassnacht - Young Boys
84' Basel — substitution: Gabriel Sigua / Moussa Cisse
84' Basel — substitution: Josafat Mendes / Leon Avdullahu
80' Young Boys — substitution: Alan Virginius / Lukasz Lakomy
80' Young Boys — substitution: Chris Vianney Bedia / Cedric Jan Itten
72' Goal! Kevin Carlos Omoruyi Benjamin - Basel
70' Basel — substitution: Kevin Carlos Omoruyi Benjamin / Benie Adama Traore
68' Young Boys — substitution: Filip Ugrinic / Ebrima Colley
55' Basel — substitution: Philip Otele / Marin Soticek
55' Basel — substitution: Leo Leroy / Metinho
46' Young Boys — substitution: Abdu Conte / Jaouen Hadjam
46' Goal! Cedric Jan Itten - Young Boys
35' Young Boys — substitution: Tanguy Zoukrou / Sandro Lauper
29' Goal! Darian Males - Young Boys
29' Marwin Hitz - Basel receive a yellow card
21' VAR review - Basel
17' Ebrima Colley - Young Boys receive a yellow card
17' Leon Avdullahu - Basel receive a yellow card
10' Goal! Cedric Jan Itten - Young Boys
7' Goal! Albian Ajeti - Basel
1' Sandro Lauper - Young Boys receive a yellow card

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 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.

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 standings and the 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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