Basel and Viktoria Plzen face each other on Thursday 01.29.2026, at 20:00 (UK Time), in a Europa League 2025/26 match. The game will take place at Basel's home ground, the St. Jakob-Park.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between Basel and Viktoria Plzen, grounded in an in-depth statistical analysis of both sides. We aim to empower bettors with reliable insights, delivering today’s top free betting tip to support smarter, more profitable choices.
APWin predictions for Basel vs Viktoria Plzen
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Correct Score: 1 - 2
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Basel preview
Basel heads into the match with the following record in the Europa League: in 7 matches, FCB secured 2 victories, 0 draws, and 5 losses, maintaining an average of 0.86 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Basel's 2025/26 season, the team has achieved a total of 12 victories so far.
Basel has been effective in the offense, scoring a total of 43 goals, of which 9 were scored in the Europa League, resulting in an average of 1.29 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Xherdan Shaqiri, who has found the back of the net 9 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offense. Xherdan Shaqiri has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, Basel has conceded 12 goals in the Europa League (an average of 1.71 per game) and 39 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.3 per match in the 2025/26 campaign.
Viktoria Plzen preview
Viktoria Plzen comes into the game with 7 matches played so far in the Europa League. They have secured 2 victories, 5 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 1.57 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2025/26 season, the team has recorded 13 wins, 10 draws, and 7 losses.
Viktoria Plzeň's attack has been highly effective, scoring 47 goals during this period. Of that total, 7 were netted in the Europa League, with an average of 1 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.57.
Viktoria Plzeň's offensive system is led by Rafiu Durosinmi, the team's top scorer this season. The nigerian forward has found the back of the net 7 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Amar Memić. The forward has contributed with 6 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 3 goals with an average of 0.43 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 35 goals in 30 matches, averaging 1.17 per match.
Head to head: Basel vs Viktoria Plzen
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Basel
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | L L L W L |
0.86 |
| Home | L W W |
2 |
| Away | L L L L |
0 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 67% | 0% |
| Goals | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Scored | 1.29 | 2 | 0.75 |
| Conceded | 1.71 | 1 | 2.25 |
| Both Teams to Score | 71% | 67% | 75% |
| Without Conceding | 14% | 33% | 0% |
| Failed To Score | 14% | 0% | 25% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 67% | 0% |
|
xG
|
1.51 | 1.77 | 1.32 |
|
xGA
|
1.82 | 1.81 | 1.83 |
Viktoria Plzen
Europe - UEFA Europa League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | D D D D W |
1.57 |
| Home | D D D W |
1.5 |
| Away | D W D |
1.67 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 29% | 25% | 33% |
| Goals | 1.43 | 1.25 | 1.67 |
| Scored | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Conceded | 0.43 | 0.25 | 0.67 |
| Both Teams to Score | 43% | 25% | 67% |
| Without Conceding | 57% | 75% | 33% |
| Failed To Score | 43% | 50% | 33% |
| 1st to Score | 29% | 50% | 67% |
|
xG
|
1.3 | 1.68 | 0.8 |
|
xGA
|
1.59 | 1.39 | 1.86 |
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