Basel vs APOEL Nicosia
27th February 1755hrs
Football – Europe – Europa League
Pick Basel
Bookmaker Betway
Odds: 31/40 odds taken 2000 GMT, Wednesday 26 February
Basel took a huge step towards the last-16 courtesy of a 3-0 win away from home in the first leg. Can APOEL produce a dramatic turnaround or are they making the trip playing only for some pride?!
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Basel Preview – Will Basel avoid any huge dramas to make their way to the last-16 of the Europa League?
APOEL Nicosia Preview – Can Cypriots produce one of the biggest comebacks in this competition’s history?
Elimination from the Champions League qualifiers at the hands of Ajax meant APOEL fell into this competition. The Cypriots performed well in the group stage to finish second against Spanish powerhouses Sevilla and ahead of F91 Dudelange and Qarabag. The draw presented a chance for APOEL against those two clubs but to finish with 10 points – five clear of third place – was a success and guaranteed them knockout football in Europe.
With 10 goals scored in their six matches it’s clear they carry a threat going forward but eight goals conceded was an indication that APOEL had problems defensively.
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It’s going to take a huge effort for APOEL to get back into this tie and you have to say it’s very unlikely. The 2-0 win in Luxembourg in the the group stage was a first success on the road in their last 10 away games in the Europa League. Stretching that back even further and it’s just two wins in their last 19 away games in the competition.
That’s not a run of form that inspires confidence and would have to see a dramatic turnaround for them to have any chance of remaining in this year’s Europa League.
Basel vs APOEL Nicosia Betting Advice
Key Facts – Basel vs APOEL Nicosia Betting Tip
- An excellent showing in Cyprus last week mean Basel are on the brink of qualifying for the next stage of the Europa League
- APOEL have won only one of their last 10 away games in the Europa League
- The Cypriots last visit to Switzerland was a 3-1 defeat to Young Boys back in 2016
Whilst Basel have not been great domestically their home form in the Europa League has been excellent and I’m taking them to finish the job in style here by getting another comfortable win.
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