Basel wants the next points
In a parallel match of Group A, the duel between FC Basel and CSKA Moscow will be held next Tuesday, and the two teams will be able to compete in the second group stage. The Swiss could put the foundation stone for ebendiesen with a victory. Kick-off in the St. Jakob-Park is on 31 October at 20:45.
Current Form FC Basel
At FC Basel, you do not really know what you get. While in the Champions League after the 0: 3 to start against Manchester started a run of success, the team of Raphael Wicky lags behind a little national. Meanwhile they have taken second place in the Super League, however, the gap to the Young Boys from Berne is already seven points. Why do we mention this here explicitly? Because Basel is located in a small pinch mill. In the Champions League on Tuesday you could make a big step towards promotion, but on Sunday is also the direct duel with the leaders on the program. However, it is not to be assumed that in Basle something is left to chance. Lastly against FC Zürich, they had to settle for a goalless draw. However, one failed mainly because of their own inefficiency. Basel found no less than five major chances, with a 60-minute ball possession. But it turned out that the absence of top goalkeeper Ricky van Wolfswinkel can not be compensated for very well. The Dutchman, who has been able to reach seven season goals, will not be available on Tuesday. Basel won the first leg in Moscow 2-0, with a similarly strong performance as in the 5-0 Gala against Benfica. Striking: In both matches the Swiss were able to attack the opponent with a hugely stable defense. Imposing: Basel did not allow a single shot in the last 180 minutes of the Champions League, not to mention a match. And this, although one was in terms of the game parts both times. Accordingly, the playroom of the record master is designed for aggressive pressing and fast switching. The fact is that FC Basel have recorded four wins and a draw in six Super League games played in front of their home crowd, a total of three home games without loss of points. We see strengths in the Wicky protégés mainly on the left attack side, in Moscow, no less than 42 percent of all Basel attacks were held on these same wing. Especially Mohamed Elyounoussi with his tempodribblings always caused problems with the opponent. In the central midfield you convince less by offensive, than by defensive qualities, here it was above all Taulant Xhaka, by a lot of running work and dedication his front men kept his back.
Current form CSKA Moscow
A parallel between FC Basel and Tuesday’s opponents CSKA Moscow: The Russians are currently seven points behind the leaders, also separate the team of Viktor Goncharenko four points from second place. In addition, CSKA has a duel with the leader of the table next weekend. The same prerequisites for both teams, which we would in any case interpret as a disadvantage for the Russians. Likewise, the fact that in Basel is played on natural lawns, while CSKA from the Russian championship is accustomed to artificial grass. If in the past international comparisons had problems, then especially in foreign countries. Hope is the fact that this is not the case in the domestic league. Seven games have been played so far, winning four victories and two draws. Only a single away game was lost. Especially on the defensive you seem to be more stable away from home than at home, after all, not even half of those goals collected, which had to be accepted in home games. The dress rehearsal for the showdown in Basel, however, was badly botched: Against the tenth Arsenal Tula ZSKA moved a 0-1 defeat. At all events, the Russians were at present in the offensive. In the last five league games only a single (!) Hit succeeded, it is almost a miracle that you have lost despite all this only one against Tula. This is due to a defensive, which in the past seven (!) Championship match only a goal had to accept. The fact is, however, that the traditional club did not score a goal in more than half of all matches in the Premier League. Positive: The only away appearance in the Champions League against Benfica Lisbon 2: 1 for themselves. Strengths in the offensive play, we can see after the analysis of the performance last weekend especially about the right setie and Kirill Nababkin. However, it must be emphasized that against the latecomer some regular players were spared, so came something Georgi Milanov only from the bank, as well as striker Vitinho, with three goals and three assists so far best scorer his team. Positive: On Tuesday coach Goncharenko can take his best eleven players on the pitch compared to his opponent.
PREDICTION: FC Basel win @ 1.85
