BSC Young Boys Bern

vs

FC Basel

Tips, Stats and Odds

BSC Young Boys have had a frustrating start to the Super League - Championship Group, failing to win any of their first five games (D3, L2) and slipping behind FC Basel in the table. Gerardo Seoane has had to try and re-invigorate his team’s high-tempo, high-pressing style, but has so far not been able to kick-start the Bern-based side.

Sunday’s visit of Basel should be an opportunity for the hosts to put their poor form behind them in a classic Swiss derby. Basel’s recent form has been mixed (W2, D1, L2) and they may be vulnerable after snapping a two-game losing streak with a 3-1 home win over FC Thun last time out.

Stephan Lichtsteiner’s men are a more structured side, bringing a creative, inside-out approach to the game that is a bit more pragmatic and tactical. They look to create through the half-spaces, but have the discipline to sit back and counterattack if the opposition dominates possession. This should be a fascinating tactical game and I expect Basel to have the upper hand.

BSC Young Boys will be the favorites here at 1.91, but I will take Basel at 3.38 with a small stakes wager on the Draw at 4.05. This game could easily be close and the draw is always a possibility, given the sides’ recent head-to-head record and the fact that Basel have failed to win their last two trips to Bern.

The Over 2.5 goals bet also looks a good option at 1.31 given that the last meeting between these sides finished in a 3-3 draw just four weeks ago. Young Boys concede 1.29 goals per home match in the Championship Group, but Basel have found the net 1.53 times away from home.