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by Sridhar Bhamidi | in Champions League Predictions
FC Basel and Copenhagen engage in a play-off clash on Wednesday, hoping to advance to the league phase of the 2025-26 UEFA Champions League competition. This first-leg match will be played at St. Jakob-Park, and our prediction is for the teams to go for goals and produce over 2.5.
Basel are looking to get into the competition proper for the first time since 2017-18 and come here with only competitive action in domestic tournaments. While their results are middling, fans will hope that the Swiss side can raise their game at the biggest stage. Unfortunatley, their recent record in the qualifiers (W1, L5) doesn't give hope that they can stay ahead in the tie.
Copenhagen came through two rounds of qualifiers and will feel they are tuned to the demands of the tournament better than their hosts. All those four matches saw them keep a clean sheet, and another shutdown here will raise their chances of qualifying for the group stage. Can the visitors spring a surprise, or will the hosts make the most of their home advantage to grab a lead in the tie? Read further to know about our analysis and match predictions.
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The Best Betting Odds for FC Basel 1893 v FC Copenhagen Match
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2.3 | 3.4 | 3.1 |
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2.3 | 3.3 | 3.1 |
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2.25 | 3.25 | 3 |
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2.25 | 3.3 | 3 |
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2.28 | 3.35 | 3 |
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What is the prediction for the football match between FC Basel 1893 and FC Copenhagen?
Our prediction for the FC Basel 1893 vs FC Copenhagen match is: over 2.5.
Probabilities according to our algorithm* of possible 1X2 football predictions and best odds for the match on 20/08/2025 between FC Basel 1893 and FC Copenhagen in Champions League :
- The Sportytrader ⭐ algorithm estimates a probability of 29.48% for a win of FC Basel 1893 against FC Copenhagen with odds of 2.36 at 22bet.
- The probability according to Sportytrader ⭐ for a draw between FC Basel 1893 vs FC Copenhagen is 34.04% with odds of 3.41 at 22bet.
- Our prediction model gives a 36.48% chance ⭐ for a win of FC Copenhagen vs FC Basel 1893 with odds of 3.1 at Bet365.
FC Basel 1893 vs FC Copenhagen Form
FC Basel 1893 and FC Copenhagen Last Matches
3/6 (50%)
1/6 (17%)
2/6 (33%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - Schweizer Cup
10 Aug 2025 - Super League
6 Aug 2025 - Super League
2 Aug 2025 - Super League
26 Jul 2025 - Super League
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
3/6 (50%)
3/6 (50%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
16 Aug 2025 - Schweizer Cup
6 Aug 2025 - Super League
2 Aug 2025 - Super League
19 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
16 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
12 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
2/6 (33%)
1/6 (17%)
3/6 (50%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
10 Aug 2025 - Super League
26 Jul 2025 - Super League
10 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
5 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
1 Jun 2025 - Schweizer Cup
18 May 2025 - Super League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2025 - Superliga
12 Aug 2025 - Champions League
8 Aug 2025 - Superliga
5 Aug 2025 - Champions League
1 Aug 2025 - Superliga
29 Jul 2025 - Champions League
4/6 (67%)
1/6 (17%)
1/6 (17%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
12 Aug 2025 - Champions League
8 Aug 2025 - Superliga
26 Jul 2025 - Superliga
22 Jul 2025 - Champions League
12 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
8 Jul 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
4/6 (67%)
2/6 (33%)
0/6 (0%)
Average stats (Last 6 matchs)
15 Aug 2025 - Superliga
5 Aug 2025 - Champions League
1 Aug 2025 - Superliga
29 Jul 2025 - Champions League
18 Jul 2025 - Superliga
30 Jun 2025 - Clubs Friendlies
FC Basel 1893 - FC Copenhagen: Form Analysis
Basel comes here after a 6-1 demolition of Biel in the Swiss Cup at the weekend. That continued their tryst with goals in this campaign, as the hosts have seen 22 goals scored in total in their five competitive fixtures.
It is their overall result tally that could be of concern, as they won three and lost two of those fixtures. Interestingly, both their home games have resulted in wins this season, so Basel will be confident of a positive result.
This is the first UEFA match between these sides!
Copenhagen faced Swiss opposition only once before when they defeated Lugano 1-0 in both legs of the 2019-20 UEFA Europa League group stage. The Danes come here after a 3-1 away win over Nordsjaelland in their domestic league last week, for back-to-back competitive victories.
With seven wins out of their nine matches in all competitions, losing only once, Copenhagen bring rich form to Switzerland. Their away form has been impressive too, with the Danish visitors winning four and drawing one of their last five away trips.
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FC Basel 1893 vs FC Copenhagen last Lineups
Formation : 4 - 3 - 3
Formation : 3 - 4 - 3
FC Basel 1893 & FC Copenhagen Squad Analysis
Basel will miss the injured pair of Finn van Breemen and Kevin Ruegg. The hosts have usually lined up in a 4-2-3-1 formation, although in their last league game against Lugano, they tried using a 4-3-3 system.
Whatever the formation, Philip Otele could start on the left flank and look to add to his tally of two goals in their last four matches. Veteran playmaker Xherdan Shaqiri is set to slot in behind in the hole and orchestrate things, as he aims to boost his tally of two assists.
Otele has two goals and assists each in his last three matches for Basel.
Copenhagen has a lengthy injury list, and star midfielder Thomas Delaney is among those set to miss out. Elias Achouri is out injured, while long-term absentee Jonathan Moalem is also out of contention.
On the pitch, it could be Magnus Mattsson leading their charge, as he has three goals in three Champions League matches this season. Mohamed Elyounoussi has three assists and a goal to his name, while the visitors are likely to line up in a 4-4-1-1 formation to keep Basel at bay.
Most goals and assists
FC Basel 1893
FC Copenhagen
Philipas Otele
(2 Goals)
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X. Shaqiri
(2 Goals)
J. Larsson
(3 Goals)
D. Schmid
(2 Assists)
R. Huescas
(2 Assists)
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T. Delaney
(2 Assists)
FC Basel 1893 - FC Copenhagen Key Points
- Basel have seen over 2.5 goals in their five competitive fixtures this season.
- Basel’s last six home matches in all competitions have seen at least four goals scored.
- Copenhagen’s last three competitive games have produced at least four goals.
- In three of their five away competitive games this season, Copenhagen have scored at least two goals.
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Our FC Basel 1893 vs FC Copenhagen Prediction
Basel are looking to get into the Champions League main draw for the first time since 2017-18, but recent form in this competition isn't encouraging. They lost five of their six previous qualifiers in this tournament, but goals have remained a constant feature. Copenhagen will feel they are in better shape, having won seven of their nine matches in all competitions this season.
Both teams are likely to give their all in quest of goals, and that's why our FC Basel 1893 vs FC Copenhagen prediction is over 2.5.
FC Basel 1893 vs FC Copenhagen - Other Interesting Predictions
Magnus Mattsson to score anytime
Magnus Mattsson has scored impressively in recent weeks, netting eight goals across his last eight competitive fixtures. That includes three goals in three matches in this competition. He looks set to find another strike to give Copenhagen hope of winning on the road.
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FC Basel 1893 vs FC Copenhagen match : Frequently asked questions
The FC Basel 1893 vs FC Copenhagen UEFA Champions League match is shown on TNT Sports and Amazon Prime Video in the UK. In Switzerland, the match is available for streaming on SRG SSR and Blue Sport. Viaplay is the authorized broadcaster in Denmark.
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