Basel vs FC Copenhagen Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 20 Aug 2025

Champions League qualifying Betting Preview: Basel vs FC Copenhagen

Swiss Super League outfit Basel host Danish Superliga team FC Copenhagen in the first leg of this UEFA Champions League qualifying tie at St. Jakob Park, with kick-off set for 03:00 on Thursday 21 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Over 2.5 Goals is Our Best Bet

Basel and Copenhagen could be serving up goals and that means betting Over 2.5. We can get odds of 1.98 on the Total Goals market and we’re confident of landing a return with this wager.

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Copenhagen Bidding for Another Win

FC Basel suffered a defeat in their last game. A 3-1 Swiss Super League scoreline occurred on the road at Stadio Cornaredo against FC Lugano. Ludovic Magnin's side had two shots on target and 45% possession, with Albian Ajeti getting the goal.

FC Copenhagen won their previous game by a 3-1 Danish Superliga scoreline. It was on the road against FC Nordsjaelland at Right To Dream Park. The Lions were 50% in the possession stakes and recorded seven shots on goal, with Youssoufa Moukoko, Pantelis Hatzidiakos and Yoram Zague finding the net.

In their most recent Champions League qualifying match, Copenhagen hosted Malmo FF and won 5-0 (5-0 on aggregate).

FCB have 7 wins and 3 losses, averaging 3.2 goals from 12.2 attempts and 6.3 shots on goal. The Bebbi have averaged 53.0% possession and 5.6 corners per game, conceding 1.8 goals and 4.6 corners from 8.4 attempts and 4.1 shots on goal.

Xherdan Shaqiri is the top scorer with 7 goals, Albian Ajeti has 6, with Philip Otele and Benie Traore on 5. Xherdan Shaqiri has made the most assists with 8.

Copenhagen have 8 victories, 1 defeat and 1 draw, with an average of 2.6 goals from 14.1 attempts and 6.1 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 53.1% possession, 500.9 passes, 4.2 corners awarded and 4.6 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 0.8 goals from 9.0 attempts and 3.0 shots on goal.

Jordan Larsson has landed 8 goals, Elias Achouri 3, with Magnus Mattsson and two others scoring 2. Andreas Cornelius has been the top assist maker with 3 in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Basel confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Marwin Hitz (GK), Keigo Tsunemoto, Adrian Leon Barisic, Jonas Adjei Adjetey, Dominik Schmid, Metinho, Leo Leroy, Marin Soticek, Xherdan Shaqiri, Philip Otele, Albian Ajeti.

FC Copenhagen confirmed lineup (4-2-3-1): Dominik Kotarski (GK), Rodrigo Huescas, Gabriel Pereira, Pantelis Hatzidiakos, Marcos Lopez, Lukas Lerager, William Clem, Jordan Larsson, Mohamed Elyounoussi, Robert, Andreas Cornelius.

Basel vs FC Copenhagen Prediction & Betting Tips

Our Basel vs FC Copenhagen betting guide delivers expert insight, including a main match pick, our corners angle, scoreline advice, standout player props and bet builder recommendations. Dive into each section below for more.

Match Prediction

The Champions League qualifying encounter provides us with a value opportunity on the basis that we can bet on Over 2.5 Goals at odds of 1.98. Expect the sides to grab the goals needed for a payout.

Getting the lowdown on injuries and studying the Champions League qualifying form guide are important duties ahead of making football predictions. We also place great emphasis on the stats and a data-led approach can sometimes be effective.

Key Basel vs FC Copenhagen Champions League qualifying & league stats:

• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 11 Basel games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 Basel games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in the last 3 Copenhagen games.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 6 of the last 10 Copenhagen games on the road.
• The 2.5 line has been covered in 12 of the last 20 Copenhagen games.

Over 2.5 Probability

The best betting apps make it a 50.5% chance that our pick is settled as a winner. However, our experts have this number between 55-60% based on their in-depth research. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Basel 2 - 1 Copenhagen

One bet that has caught our eye is Basel to claim a 2-1 correct score win. This selection is available at 8.50 meaning that a winning selection will yield a nice return.

Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Copenhagen Under 4.5 Corners

The 4.5 corners line has not been covered by FC Copenhagen in their past three games, while the previous 10 Basel home matches have seen them concede an average of 3.60 corners. The Copenhagen Team Corners line looks too high and we’re content to go under this number at odds of 1.73.

Champions League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Basel

Total

10.20 5.60 4.60

Home

9.70 6.10 3.60

Away

10.00 4.40 5.60

Copenhagen

Total

8.90 5.00 3.90

Home

7.70 4.30 3.40

Away

8.20 4.30 3.90

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Basel Corners

Copenhagen Corners

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Basel vs FC Copenhagen Odds

The odds are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Betting Sites Anticipating a Close Encounter

The bookies have priced up the Full-Time Result betting odds and FC Basel are 2.38 to land a Champions League qualifying victory, while FC Copenhagen are 2.90 to win. The draw is trading at 3.30 should you think the clash will end all square.

If you want to side with Basel winning against Copenhagen, then the -0.25 on the Asian Handicap is one potential option. You can land 1.98 and also have the insurance of half stake returns in the event of a draw.

Under 2.5 Goals is currently the betting favourite and a bet on this option would mean you need no more than two goals to be scored. The Both Teams to Score market is intriguing, with the Yes and No options evenly-matched.

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Youssoufa Moukoko Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

There is 3.90 available that Youssoufa Moukoko finds the net at any stage. He is available at 6.75 to register the first goal which makes him favourite.

Latest Champions League qualifying and domestic league stats. Full Time Result, Goals, Corners and Possession.

Basel Stats

FC Copenhagen Stats

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 8 wins, 1 defeat and 1 draw in the previous 10 matches
• 7 wins, 2 defeats and 1 draw in the previous 10 away matches

Goals

• An average of 3.20 goals scored and 1.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals scored and 0.70 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 5.00 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.50 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 10 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 2.60 goals scored and 0.80 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.10 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.40 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 5 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 6.10 corners awarded and 3.60 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 10.20 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 9.70 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 4 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 7 and least corners in 1 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 4.20 corners awarded and 4.60 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 4.30 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 8.80 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 8.70 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 6 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 53.00% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 56.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 9 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 53.10% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 53.60% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Basel vs FC Copenhagen Lineups & Team News

Stay informed and review the FCB vs Copenhagen team news before placing your bets. We’ll update you on the confirmed Champions League qualifying lineups as well as all recent injury developments.