Prediction for match Basel — FCSB

Match Analysis: Basel vs FCSB

In the UEFA Europa League on November 6, Basel will face FCSB. According to the odds, Basel is considered the favorite: their victory is priced at 1.53, a draw at 4.33, and an FCSB win at 5.50. The probabilities are distributed as follows: 61.29% for Basel's success, 21.66% for a draw, and 17.05% for an FCSB victory. This is a significant advantage for the Swiss team, as confirmed by both the odds and percentages. Given these numbers, it is expected that Basel will control the match and create more dangerous chances in front of the opponent's goal.

Team Results and Statistics

In their last five matches, Basel has the following statistics: average possession - 52.4%, yellow cards - 2, fouls - 14.6, offsides - 2.2. FCSB has higher possession at 58.2%, with the same average number of yellow cards at 2, fouls - 13.4, offsides - 2. In Basel's last three games: November 2 Young Boys vs Basel 0-0, October 29 Basel vs Zurich 2-0, October 26 Lausanne vs Basel 5-1. FCSB: November 1 Universitatea Cluj vs FCSB 0-2, October 26 FCSB vs UTA Arad 4-0, October 23 FCSB vs Bologna 1-2. In their head-to-head on November 6, 2013, Basel and FCSB drew 1-1, with the total goals under 2.5.

How Many Goals to Expect?

In the last five matches, Basel had over 2.5 goals in 2 out of 5 games, while FCSB had it in 3 out of 5. In the first half, more than 1.5 goals were recorded twice for both teams, while in the second half, Basel had it only 1 out of 5, and FCSB 2 out of 5. The average number of goals in matches for both teams is 2.6. Basel scores an average of 1.2 and concedes 1.4, while FCSB scores 1.8 and concedes 0.8. By halves: Basel most frequently scores in the 0-15 minute interval (33%), FCSB in the 46-60 minute span (38%). Basel most frequently concedes in the 76-90 minute interval (100%), while FCSB is most vulnerable in the 0-15 and 31-45 intervals (40% each). The statistics on average totals and halves suggest that the optimal bet would be on over 2.5 goals at 1.67. This odds is supported by the frequency of occurrence in the recent series of games and the average scoring of both teams.

Analysis of Corner Totals

For corners, Basel averages 5.4 per game, FCSB - 8.2. In the last 5 matches, Basel had over 9.5 corners 2 out of 5 times, FCSB 4 out of 5. The line for corner totals: over 9.5 is at 1.83, under is also 1.83. In the outcome for corners, FCSB is the favorite (3.20 against 1.44 for Basel). Considering FCSB's high activity in delivering corners and the frequency of the upper total being reached by both teams, a logical bet would be on over 9.5 corners.