Krasnodar vs Basel – Prediction (Europa League – 28.11.2019)

Preview and Teams Comparison.

The reverse fixture between FK Krasnodar and FC Basel ended in a 5-0 victory for Basel, in what was the first ever meeting between the two sides.

Krasnodar started their UEFA Europa League (UEL) group stage campaign with a 5-0 loss to Basel, which marked their heaviest-ever European defeat. However, successive wins by two-goal margins since then have put them back in contention for progression. Despite that, a 60% majority of Krasnodar’s last ten UEL group games have still been decided via a single goal, with five ending 2-1. Action is often delayed when Krasondar are involved, with ten of 14 UEL group stage match goals so far this term arriving after half-time. More specifically, half of those 14 have come after the 60th minute. In a further twist, each of Krasnodar’s last five UEL group stage matches have ended in favour of the team scoring first.

Poetically, that has been the case in six of Basel’s last eight UEL group stage results (excluding draws). Furthermore, Basel have scored first in each of their last six UEL group stage wins. Much like their hosts, Basel favour the second half, with 60% of their last 20 UEL group stage goals scored coming after the break. This campaign has seen Basel score eight of their ten UEL group stage goals before the 60th minute. Five of Basel’s last eight results (settled either way) in the UEL group stage have come via a single goal margin, with a majority (three) of those finishing 2-1.

Players to watch: Marcus Berg has been Krasnodar’s first goalscorer with his lone strike this UEL campaign. Meanwhile, Fabien Frei has been the last goalscorer of the match with both of his UEL strikes so far this campaign.

Stat attack: Krasnodar have drawn seven first-half blanks in their last ten UEL group stage matches. Seven of Basel’s last eight UEL group stage goals against have been conceded during the first half. Three of Basel’s four UEL group stage games this campaign have had the same result at both half-time and full-time.

Match Info and Live Scores.