At St. Jakob-Park on 6 November 2025, FC Basel 1893 host FCSB in a Europa League clash with direct implications for qualification to the knockout phase.
Pick: Asian Handicap – FC Basel -0.5
The prediction is Basel -0.5, backing the hosts to win narrowly in front of their supporters.
FC Basel: Strengthening Form at Home
The Swiss side have rediscovered defensive stability under Heiko Vogel, keeping several consecutive clean sheets at home in all competitions. Their form in Basel has been decisive this season - compact, efficient, and patient in buildup. Offensively, Andi Zeqiri and Thierno Barry have provided pace and finishing, while the midfield double pivot has tightened up ball recovery and reduced vulnerability in transitions. Despite not being dominant in the group, Basel have a reliable home record that often sees them prevail by tight margins (1–0 or 2–1).
FCSB: Signs of Revival but Still Fragile
The Romanians arrive after improving domestically - the attack looks sharper, and the squad’s confidence is higher following a run of positive results. However, their away form in Europe remains inconsistent. Defensive concentration tends to waver under sustained pressure, and they often concede from set pieces and wide deliveries - a potential issue against Basel’s aerial strength. FCSB will look to hit on the counter, with Coman and Miculescu expected to lead transitions.
