Young Boys vs Basel Prediction 10 May 2026
🔊 The clash between Young Boys and Basel promises to be a tense affair, considering the current form and statistics of both teams. They have shown fairly similar results in recent matches, adding intrigue to the upcoming encounter. However, trends suggest a home advantage. For the Bern side, this match is an opportunity to redeem themselves in front of their fans and prove they can still dominate against key rivals. A sell-out crowd is expected, as even during challenging times, this derby remains the highlight of Swiss football.
Head-to-Head
The last official encounter between the teams took place on 04 April 2026 and ended with a scoreline of 3:3. Here's a comparative breakdown of that match (home team - Basel 1893):
- ball possession percentage: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 3 vs 7;
- fouls: 6 vs 16;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 3;
- shots on target: 5 vs 3.
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Young Boys and Basel 1893:
- played 59 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 25, for the away team - 18, draws - 16;
- number of goals - 110 against 89;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.37, in the 2nd half - 2;
- average total goals in the match - 3.37.
Head-to-head statistics Young Boys - Basel

Young Boys Team Overview
The team's last official match took place on in the Super League, with Lugano as the home side and Young Boys as the visitors. The match concluded with a 1-0 scoreline.
Here are the match statistics (Young Boys vs Lugano):
- possession: 47% vs 53%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 7;
- fouls: 13 vs 7;
- yellow cards: 4 vs 1;
- shots on target: 1 vs 7.
Young Boys currently sit sixth in the standings, delivering mixed results with three draws and two losses in their last five outings. The main issue for the hosts this season has been their porous defense. While they score frequently, averaging 1.91 goals per game, they concede almost as many, with an average of 1.82 goals against. Up front, Chris Bedia and Christian Fassnacht lead the charge, consistently creating chances in the attacking third. It's expected that Young Boys will apply high pressing from the start, aiming to leverage the artificial turf in Bern, which often proves challenging for visiting teams.
Match Results: Young Boys

Basel 1893 Team Overview
The visitors last played an official match on in the Super League, where they faced Basel away. The match concluded with a 3-1 victory for Basel.
Here are the match statistics (Basel vs Thun):
- possession: 60% vs 40%;
- corners: 5 vs 2;
- fouls: 9 vs 21;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 2;
- shots on target: 6 vs 2.
Basel currently sit fourth in the Championship group, but their recent form has been rocky: one win, one draw, and three losses in their last five matches. Their away scoring record is underwhelming, with less than 1.5 goals scored in many encounters against Young Boys. This could pose a significant challenge for their success on the road. Basel are capable of enduring pressure and striking on the counterattack, but their away record against top clubs this season has been lacking, particularly in terms of second-half reliability.
Match Results: Basel 1893
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 59;
- home team wins - 25, away team wins - 18, draws - 16.
- Basel 1893 won with a +1.5 handicap in 6 of last 7 games against Young Boys (Super League).
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- today's home team scores on average - 1.86, the guests - 1.51;
- average Over/Under goals in H2H matches - 3.37;
- both teams scored: overall - 39; at the home team's field - 21.
Statistics: Young Boys vs Basel 1893
- average total in the tournament: 3.74 vs 2.91;
- average total goals scored: 1.91 vs 1.53;
- average total in the 1st half: 0.71 vs 0.74;
- average total in the 2nd half: 1.21 vs 0.79;
- Young Boys: average total at home in the tournament - 2.18;
- Basel 1893: average total away in the tournament - 1.53;
- last 10 matches (average total): 1.5 (home - 1.4) vs 1.7 (away - 1.4).
- Basel 1893 have scored under 1.5 goals in 13 of last 15 away games against Young Boys (Super League).
Prediction on corners
Young Boys: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.47; at home field - 6.41;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 5.9; at home field - 7.
Basel 1893: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 5.65, away - 5.47;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; away - 5.2.
- Under 10.5 corners in 6 of last 7 Basel 1893 games (Super League).
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 59;
- both teams scored all-time - 39 times;
- on the home team’s field - 21 times.
Correct score prediction
Statistics of frequent results (current season):
- most common score in the tournament: 1:2 (23/203, 11.3%);
- Young Boys at home most often finish matches: 1:2 (3/17, 17.6%);
- Basel 1893 away most often play: 1:2 (3/17, 17.6%).
Based on statistics and probability distribution, the algorithm predicts the top 3 outcomes:
1:1 - 9.28% (odds 9.5)
2:1 - 9.28% (odds 8.5)
2:2 - 6.89% (odds 11)
⭐ Editorial Prediction
Historically, Basel struggle at Wankdorf. This season, the Bern side remain unbeaten in head-to-head clashes, and their recent 3-3 draw demonstrated how easily their attack can exploit gaps in the visitors' defense. For the hosts, it's an opportunity to redeem themselves in front of their fans. The artificial turf factor and aggressive pressing are likely to force Basel's defense into making mistakes. We back the character and home record of the Bern team. Our prediction: Young Boys win.