Get ready for a potential goal-fest! Basel and Stuttgart are set to clash in the Europa League on October 2, 2025, at St. Jakob Park in Basel. Pundits are predicting a high-scoring affair, and here's why.
Basel's Recent Form: Mixed Bag
Basel's form has been inconsistent. After a streak of three wins, they stumbled in the Europa League against Freiburg (1-2) and then suffered a shock defeat to Luzern (1-2) in the Swiss league. However, their home form is generally strong.
- Basel have avoided defeat in 9 of their last 10 home matches.
- The total over 2.5 goals has been hit in 7 of Basel’s last 8 home matches.
- Basel have scored in the second half at home in 8 of their last 9 matches.
Stuttgart's Dominance: Unstoppable Force?
Stuttgart are on a roll, securing six wins in their last seven matches. They impressed in their Europa League opener, defeating Celta 2-1 at home, and followed it up with a Bundesliga victory against Köln (2-1). Sebastian Hoeneß's team seems to be firing on all cylinders.
Head-to-Head History
The last time these two teams met was on January 13, 2020, with Stuttgart winning 2-0.
Betting Tips and Odds
Here are some betting tips based on recent form and statistics:
- Basel to avoid defeat at home: Odds of 2.00 on Betway.
- Total over 2.5 goals: Odds of 1.60 on 1xBet.
- Basel to score in the second half at home: Odds of 1.80 on Betway.
- Stuttgart to score in the first half on the road: Odds of 1.65 on Bet365.
- Stuttgart to score fewer than 2.5 goals: Odds of 1.35 on 1xBet.
Prediction
Given both teams' attacking prowess and Basel's strong home record, a high-scoring draw seems a likely outcome. Expect goals from both sides in this exciting Europa League encounter.