Basel – Young Boys Prediction & Picks (10.05.2018)

After El Clasico in Spain, the top match in Switzerland follows on Thursday. Certainly a duel on a completely different level – nevertheless, in this Affiche red-blue will be in the role of favorites. Although the FCB occupies only second place this season, the Basler in the local St. Jakobs Park are a power. The last five home games won the Bebbis with only two goals. In the direct duel against the Bernese Young Boys, things are not going well at all this season – two draws and one defeat went to FC Basel. The captains are playing an incredible season. After more than 32 years, the title was returned to the federal capital. The last three games are just a freestyle for the Bernese. The duel against FC Basel will take the BSC Young Boys seriously and show that they deserve to be on top! The betting odds on a victory of the yellow-blacks are settled in the 3er range. This amazes me a lot, after all, YB has 13 points clear of FCB and lost no game in this second half

FC Basel:

FC Basel will end this season without a title. In the eight seasons before they always secured the championship title. At the moment, the gap to the Bernese Young Boys is thirteen points. At the beginning of the second half, the Bebbis lost the chance for first place. During this time they lost against FC Luzern, FC Sankt Gallen and FC Lugano defeats. The team of Raphael Wicky did not open until March and returned to its old form. For ten games the Basel remained without defeat! During this time, FC Basel secured 24 points. Since the Young Boys did not concede defeat, it is enough for the Basel only for the second place.

In the last game against FC Sankt Gallen, the Red-Blue showed their strong form. After eight minutes, the Bebbis were already back 1-0. Only after eleven minutes was the reigning champion in the game. Mohamed Elyounoussi equalized the match before the break. The Egyptian doubled in the second half and also Ajeti and Campo contributed to the scoresheet. Also in the game before against the Thun convinced the offensive – six goals scored the Basler against the Bernese Oberland. In the duel on Thursday, FC Basel wants to spoil the Bernern still the balance. The St. Jakobs Park will be sold out and the Red-Blue will animate you to victory. Two years ago, this endeavor succeeded the Basler last.

Young Boys:

For the past two weeks, YB flags have been displayed throughout the city of Bern. Even all public buildings profess color to the yellow-black love, even the main building of the University of Bern is dressed in yellow and black. In a highly exciting match against FC Luzern, the Bernese Young Boys secured the championship prematurely. After the final whistle there was no stopping the YB fans, thousands stormed the course and celebrated their master heroes. The federal city waited over 30 years for a title of footballer. Also in the game after the decision, the Bernese secured three points. The game in Valais was not nearly as exciting as the duel against FC Luzern. FC Sion scored an own goal, this was the only goal on that day.

The winning mentality – which YB missed for years – is particularly noticeable in such games. Although no great spectacle is offered, the Berne secured three points. In a duel against FC Basel, the Young Boys can complete their season. None of the four clashes this season lost the Bernese. Also on Thursday, YB will not leave the place as a loser. After all, the yellow-blacks collected in this second round still no defeat! In the remaining three games of the Bernese I expect nine points. Especially in the next two games, the whole city will be behind the footballers again. In two weeks follows the master parade through Bern, then also waiting for the Cup final on the Bernese Young Boys. Winning the doubles would make the team in Bern immortal.