Basel vs Young Boys Prediction: Rivalry contest continues for the two Super League heavyweights

In a highly anticipated rivalry matchup, Basel is set to host Young Boys at St. Jakob-Park in the upcoming Swiss Super League round 20. In their recent outings, Basel secured a draw on the road, while Young Boys further solidified their position at the top of the standings.

Basel heads into this match following a 0-0 draw in the Super League against Zürich last Sunday. In that game, Basel maintained 51% possession and made 10 attempts at goal, with 3 on target. On the other side, Zürich had 14 attempts at goal, with 3 on target. The recent results highlight Basel's solid defensive performance, conceding only 3 goals in their last six games.

Looking ahead to this clash, Basel faces the challenge of not having secured a victory against Young Boys in their last 13 league games.

Young Boys enter this match on the back of a 1-0 Super League victory against Grasshopper in their previous fixture. During that game, Young Boys dominated possession with 65% and took 23 shots on goal, with 7 on target. Donat Rrudhani (73') was the goal-scorer for Young Boys, while Grasshoppers managed 11 shots on goal, with 3 on target.

Young Boys' defenders have been in outstanding form, conceding only 4 goals in their last 6 fixtures. During this period, they have scored a total of 10 goals themselves. Examining their recent encounters with Basel, Young Boys haven't secured a victory in the last 5 league games when playing away, but they also haven't suffered a defeat in the last 6 league games away against Basel.

Basel possible starting lineup:

Hitz, Barisic, Frei, Schmid, Vouilloz, Veiga, Avdullahu, Kololli, Kade, Barry, Jovanovic

Aberdeen possible starting lineup:

Ballmoos, Amenda, Benito, Persson, Blum, Niasse, Males, Ugrinic, Lauper, Ganvoula, Nsame

Predicting rivalry contests can indeed be challenging, as either side may emerge superior, even when not performing at their peak. Assessing the current form of both teams, supporting Basel, despite being at home, proves difficult due to their ongoing struggles. On the other hand, Young Boys, enjoying a flawless run, and maintaining an unbeaten record against Basel in recent away meetings, adds confidence to their performance in this encounter.

While Basel is motivated to avoid relegation, Young Boys' exceptional quality, particularly in crucial matchups, makes it challenging to sympathize with any opponent. Given the close winning odds, both teams have the potential to perform well and score, but Young Boys are expected to secure a comfortable victory.