Young Boys and Basel face each other on Saturday 08.29.2026, at 19:30 (UK Time), in a Swiss Super League 2026/27 match. The game will take place at Young Boys's home ground, the Stadion Wankdorf.
Our team of analysts has crafted predictions for the clash between YB and Football Club Basel 1893, 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 Young Boys vs Basel
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Young Boys preview
Young Boys heads into the match with the following record in the Swiss Super League: in 4 matches, YB secured 3 victories, 1 draws, and 0 losses, maintaining an average of 2.5 points per game.
Taking a broader look at Gelb-Schwarz's 2026/27 season, the team has achieved a total of 23 victories so far.
Young Boys has been effective in the offence, scoring a total of 110 goals, of which 16 were scored in the Swiss Super League, resulting in an average of 4 goals per game.
Individually, the standout performer is Christian Fassnacht, who has found the back of the net 18 times. However, he is not alone in driving the offence. Alan Virginius has taken on the role of the team's main playmaker, leading with 9 assists.
On the defensive side, Young Boys has conceded 6 goals in the Swiss Super League (an average of 1.5 per game) and 93 goals throughout the entire season, with an average of 1.79 per match in the 2026/27 campaign.
Basel preview
Basel comes into the game with 4 matches played so far in the Swiss Super League. They have secured 3 victories, 0 draws, and 1 losses, maintaining an average of 2.25 points per game in the competition.
Across all competitions in the 2026/27 season, the team has recorded 21 wins, 9 draws, and 22 losses.
Football Club Basel 1893's attack has been highly effective, scoring 72 goals during this period. Of that total, 7 were netted in the Swiss Super League, with an average of 1.75 goals per game. The overall season average is 1.38.
Football Club Basel 1893's offensive system is led by Xherdan Shaqiri, the team's top scorer this season. The swiss midfielder has found the back of the net 11 times. He is supported by the team's best assist provider, Xherdan Shaqiri. The midfielder has contributed with 10 assists.
On the defensive side, the team has conceded 4 goals with an average of 1 per game in the championship. For the whole season, the team conceded 78 goals in 52 matches, averaging 1.5 per match.
Head to head: Young Boys vs Basel
Review the head-to-head record between the teams, featuring key data to support your match prediction.
Young Boys
Switzerland - Super League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W D W W D |
2.2 |
| Home | W W D W L |
2 |
| Away | D W W L D |
1.6 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Goals | 5.5 | 6 | 5 |
| Scored | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Conceded | 1.5 | 2 | 1 |
| Both Teams to Score | 75% | 100% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 100% | 100% |
|
xG
|
2.26 | 2.27 | 2.24 |
|
xGA
|
1.5 | 1.79 | 1.21 |
Basel
Switzerland - Super League
| Form | Last 5 | PPG |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | W W L W L |
1.8 |
| Home | W L L W L |
1.2 |
| Away | W W L L L |
1.2 |
| Stats | Overall | Home | Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| Win % | 75% | 50% | 100% |
| Goals | 2.75 | 3.5 | 2 |
| Scored | 1.75 | 2 | 1.5 |
| Conceded | 1 | 1.5 | 0.5 |
| Both Teams to Score | 50% | 50% | 50% |
| Without Conceding | 25% | 0% | 50% |
| Failed To Score | 25% | 50% | 0% |
| 1st to Score | 100% | 50% | 50% |
|
xG
|
1.42 | 1.45 | 1.39 |
|
xGA
|
1.36 | 0.93 | 1.79 |
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