The UEFA Europa League play-off second leg takes place on August 28, 2025, as BSC Young Boys host Slovan Bratislava at Stadion Wankdorf. The Swiss champions hold a slender 1–0 advantage from the first leg and are looking to continue their dominance in this fixture’s history.
Prediction Overview
The recommended selection is a Correct Score of 2–1 in favor of Young Boys. The hosts are strong favorites to progress, but Slovan have shown enough resilience to suggest they can find the net. This outcome balances Young Boys’ home strength with Slovan’s occasional attacking spark, while aligning with broader statistical expectations.
Young Boys Seeking Another Step Forward
Young Boys did not start the season in flawless fashion but managed to get the job done in Bratislava with a narrow 1–0 win. Historically, they have been a tough opponent for Slovan, eliminating them from European competition in both 2014 (Europa League) and 2021 (Champions League). Across their five all-time meetings, Young Boys have recorded four victories and one draw, underlining their dominance. At home, their artificial surface and aggressive attacking style often unsettle opponents, and players like Cedric Itten and Filip Ugrinic provide consistent goal threats.
Slovan Bratislava’s European Struggles
Slovan Bratislava face another difficult situation after being eliminated on penalties by Kairat Almaty in Champions League qualifying earlier this summer. Now, they risk missing out on the Europa League as well. Their away record is a major concern: no wins and no clean sheets from four trips in European competition this season. Defensively fragile yet capable of scoring through the likes of Aleksandar Čavrić and Tigran Barseghyan, Slovan will need to take risks in Bern, which could leave them exposed.
Head-to-Head and Betting Patterns
The head-to-head record heavily favors Young Boys, who remain unbeaten against Slovan. Four of their five encounters ended in victory for the Swiss side, and with the aggregate advantage, they are well positioned to finish the job. Slovan’s last five matches have all ended with Under 2.5 goals, but against Young Boys’ home attack, a more open game is expected. A 2–1 home win strikes a realistic balance: Young Boys progress with authority while conceding once, reflecting both statistical simulations and the tactical dynamics of a decisive second leg.
