Young Boys vs Basel Prediction: Visitors have no chance this time

In the Swiss Super League encounter at Wankdorf Stadium, Young Boys are set to face Basel in the 27th round. In their first-leg encounter, Basel secured a victory to nil on their home turf. Let's delve into the previews of this match and make a prediction based on the available information.

Young Boys will be seeking an improved result in their upcoming match following a 1-0 defeat in the Super League against Zürich. In that game, Young Boys had 57% possession and attempted 13 shots on goal, with 4 on target. Zürich, on the other hand, had 12 shots on goal, 5 of which were on target, and Ifeanyi Mathew (1') scored the decisive goal.

Notably, Young Boys have faced challenges in the attacking third recently, managing only 4 goals in their last six outings while conceding a total of 8 goals in those matches.

Basel comes into this match with a mixed record, winning 2 out of their last five games against St. Gallen and Yverdon, but facing defeats against Grasshopper, Lugano, and Lausanne in that span. Across these matches, Basel scored six goals while conceding the same number, showcasing a level of competitiveness.

In their away games, Basel maintained an average of 1.23 goals scored per match and conceded 1.5. The team accumulated 56 yellow cards and 6 red cards, with a total of 284 fouls committed. Basel holds an average team rating of 6.78 per match.

In the midst of recent challenges for both teams, they now have an opportunity to showcase their abilities in this crucial match. However, the significance of this game is particularly heightened for Young Boys, who risk losing their top spot in the standings. Despite their recent struggles, there is an expectation that Young Boys will rally to secure a narrow home win, possibly being the sole team to score in the match.