Basel vs Young Boys Betting Tips and Predictions

League leaders Basel are still the clear favourites to win this year’s Swiss Super League, but a home game against Young Boys will be a stern test they have to pass to lift the trophy. Basel are unbeaten in eight league games, though they were knocked out of the Europa League by defending champions Sevilla, and Urs Fischer and his players have their sights set firmly on the top prize. Basel’s 14-point lead means they are almost assured of glory, but a slip-up against Young Boys could open the door for a genuine title race.

Young Boys are on the charge, with a run of five straight Swiss Super League wins putting some pressure on Basel at the top of the table. But a 14-point gap at this stage of the season is virtually unassailable and Basel have only lost once at home all season. Young Boys held Basel to a 0-0 draw at St. Jakob-Park in May, but that result would not be enough to keep the title battle alive for another week.

Basel have scored at least twice in 12 of their last 13 home games in the Swiss Super League, so the task facing Young Boys on Sunday is a big one. The league leaders would be content with a draw, which would maintain their large advantage at the top of the table, but Young Boys need points to make sure they finish second, which comes with a qualifying place in next year’s Champions League. The visitors should be up for this game and although Basel are understandably big favourites for the game, Young Boys double chance at 21/20 with bet365 is a good price, while Young Boys to win 2-1 at 14/1 with bet365 also catches the eye.