Istanbul Basaksehir vs Viking Prediction, Betting Tips, Lineups & Odds | 13 Aug 2025

Europa Conference League qualifying Betting Preview: Istanbul Basaksehir vs Viking

Turkish Super Lig outfit Istanbul Basaksehir host Norwegian Eliteserien side Viking in the second leg of this Europa Conference League qualifying tie at Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu, with kick-off set for 00:00 on Thursday 14 August. Our betting preview features expert predictions, betting tips, the latest odds, H2H stats and team news.

Viking Look Value for This Game

Viking +0.25 look like a spot of value on the Asian Handicap. This involves halving our stake between 0 and +0.5, with a victory against Basaksehir the aim at betting odds of 1.95.

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3-1 First Leg Win for Basaksehir

Viking won their previous game. It was on the road where Sandefjord were beaten 2-1 at Jotun Arena in the Norwegian Eliteserien. The Stavanger outfit had four shots on goal and 48% possession, with Zlatko Tripic and and a Fredrik Carson Pedersen own goal on the scoresheet for Viking.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Basaksehir took control of the tie with a 3-1 victory away to Viking at the Lyse Arena in the first leg. The Norwegian side enjoyed 56% possession and edged the shots-on-target count 4-3, with Sander Svendsen providing their lone goal. However, the visitors proved more clinical, as Deniz Türüc, Christopher Operi, and Davie Selke all found the net to give Basaksehir a commanding advantage.

Basaksehir have 6 wins and 4 losses, averaging 1.9 goals from 4.9 shots on goal and 9.7 attempts. The Grey Owls have averaged 52.6% possession and 4.5 corners per game, with the opposition getting 1.9 goals from 5.9 shots on goal, 12.3 attempts and 3.9 corners.

Top scorer Yusuf Sari has found the net 4 times, with Krzysztof Piatek and Ivan Brnic getting 3 apiece. Miguel Crespo has made the most assists with 3.

Viking have won 7, lost 2 and drawn 1, with an average of 1.9 goals from 11.6 attempts and 4.5 shots on goal. There’s been an average of 46.3% possession, 388.0 passes, 5.5 corners awarded and 4.4 corners against them, while they’ve conceded 1.2 goals from 10.1 attempts and 3.8 shots on goal.

Peter Christiansen is the leading scorer with 4 goals, followed by Zlatko Tripic on 3, with Anders Baertelsen and two others bagging 2. Look no further than Zlatko Tripic for the top assist maker (4) in the last 10 games.

Confirmed Lineups

Istanbul Basaksehir confirmed lineup (4-1-4-1): Muhammed Sengezer (GK), Onur Bulut, Leo Duarte, Ousseynou Ba, Christopher Operi, Berat Ozdemir, Deniz Turuc, Miguel Crespo, Omer Beyaz, Eldor Shomurodov, Davie Selke.

Viking confirmed lineup (4-3-3): Kristoffer Klaesson (GK), Henrik Heggheim, Anders Baertelsen, Henrik Falchener, Martin Roseth, Joe Bell, Kristoffer Askildsen, Sondre Bjoershol, Sander Svendsen, Veton Berisha, Zlatko Tripic.

Istanbul Basaksehir vs Viking Prediction & Betting Tips

Get set for Istanbul Basaksehir vs Viking with our full betting breakdown, complete with an expert match prediction, a likely final score, top corners play, player prop picks and a value-driven bet builder.

Match Prediction

If you echo our view that Viking can swerve defeat in this Europa Conference League qualifying encounter, then you can take them with a +0.25 goal start at 1.95. There are strong reasons to back the visitors.

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Key Istanbul Basaksehir vs Viking Europa Conference League qualifying & league stats:

• The +0.25 line has been covered by Viking in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Viking in 17 of their last 20 games.
• The +0.25 line has been covered by Viking in 3 consecutive games on the road.

Viking +0.25 Probability

According to the top bookmakers, our pick has a 51.3% chance of landing a return. However, our tipsters in-depth research has found that the actual probability is between 55-60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Match Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Basaksehir 1 - 2 Viking

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Player Prop Picks

Corners Prediction

Basaksehir Under 4.5 Corners

In their past four matches, Istanbul Basaksehir have not covered the 4.5 corners line, while the last six Viking games have involved them conceding under 4.5 corners. We recommend backing the 1.97 that Basaksehir aren’t able to cover the line, with this Team Corners wager hopefully providing a return.

Europa Conference League & League Games

League Games

Last 10 Total For Against

Last 10 at Home Total For Against

Last 10 Away Total For Against

Basaksehir

Total

9.40 4.60 4.80

Home

7.90 4.10 3.80

Away

8.80 4.00 4.80

Viking

Total

9.70 6.20 3.50

Home

13.60 10.00 3.60

Away

9.60 5.40 4.20

Latest Corner Odds

Total Corners

Basaksehir Corners

Viking Corners

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Istanbul Basaksehir vs Viking 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.

Basaksehir Have the Shortest Odds to Win

With a roughly 46% chance of triumphing, the bookmakers aren’t giving too much away with their 2.16 betting odds for Istanbul Basaksehir winning this Europa Conference League qualifying clash. Viking are the 2.90 outsiders, with the draw being a different option which could yield dividends.

There’s the option to get some insurance on your bet by going down the Draw No Bet route. This allows you to back Basaksehir at 1.61 with a safety net or alternatively opt for Viking at 2.12.

The odds suggest that Over 2.5 Goals is a strong probability in this exciting contest. If you think both sides will find the net, then you can back the Yes option on the Both Teams to Score market at 1.47.

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Eldor Shomurodov Favourite to Be First Goalscorer

Those interested in Eldor Shomurodov to find the net anytime are able to get 2.63. There is the chance to back the favourite to score the first goal at odds of 5.50.

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

Istanbul Basaksehir Stats

Viking Stats

Full-Time Result

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the previous 10 matches
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the previous 10 home matches

Full-Time Result

• 7 wins, 2 defeats 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 1.90 goals scored and 1.90 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 1.40 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 home matches
• An average of 3.80 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.80 goals per game in the previous 10 home matches
• BTTS Yes in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 4 of the previous 10 home matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 home matches

Goals

• An average of 1.90 goals scored and 1.20 conceded in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 2.30 goals scored and 1.40 conceded in the previous 10 away matches
• An average of 3.10 goals per game in the previous 10 matches
• An average of 3.70 goals per game in the previous 10 away matches
• BTTS Yes in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• BTTS Yes in 8 of the previous 10 away matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 6 of the previous 10 matches
• Over 2.5 Goals in 7 of the previous 10 away matches

Corners

• An average of 4.50 corners awarded and 3.90 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 4.40 corners awarded and 3.50 corners against in the last 10 home matches
• An average of 8.40 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 7.90 corners awarded in the last 10 home matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 3 of the last 10 home matches

Corners

• An average of 5.50 corners awarded and 4.40 corners conceded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 5.60 corners awarded and 4.70 corners against in the last 10 away matches
• An average of 9.90 corners awarded in the last 10 matches
• An average of 10.30 corners awarded in the last 10 away matches
• Had the most corners in 4 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Had the most corners in 5 and least corners in 5 of the last 10 away matches

Possession

• An average of 52.60% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 55.60% possession in the last 10 home matches
• Most possession in 5 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 7 of the last 10 home matches

Possession

• An average of 46.30% possession in the last 10 matches
• An average of 49.40% possession in the last 10 away matches
• Most possession in 3 of the last 10 matches
• Most possession in 4 of the last 10 away matches

Istanbul Basaksehir vs Viking Lineups & Team News

Know who’s in and who’s out for Basaksehir vs Viking before making your bets. Get the confirmed lineups for the Europa Conference League qualifier plus the newest injury news.