Henry Roldán
Get ready for some exciting soccer action as the Conference League resumes this Thursday with the first leg of the quarterfinals, which has Basel vs Nice as headliners of one of these exciting matches.
Basel advanced to this stage after a thrilling penalty shootout victory over Slovan Bratislava, ending the tie at 4-4. On the other hand, Nice had an easy time dispatching Sheriff from Moldavia with a scoreline of 4-1. Without further ado, JefeBet has got you covered with the best preview of this unprecedented encounter between Basel vs Nice.
Predictions, Picks, and Betting Odds for the Basel vs Nice Conference League Quarter-Finals First Leg Game on April 13, 2023
- Where: St. Jakob-Park – Basel, Switzerland
- When: Thursday, April 13, 2023, 3:00 PM E.T.
- Moneyline: Basel (+260) / Tie (+220) / Nice (+110)
- Asian Handicap: Basel (+0.25, -105) / Nice (-0.25, -135)
- Over/Under (2.5): Over (+100) / Under (-140)
- Both teams score: Yes (-135) / No (-105)
All odds are provided by Draftkings.
Betting on FC Basel
In the midst of the Swiss league battle to secure a spot in the next Champions League, Basel faces one of the most crucial matches for the club in recent seasons this Thursday.
Although not the favorites in the tie, the team coached by Heiko Vogel has played well at home throughout the season, which could bode well for the team in the final stretch of the continental tournament.
Basel has only lost two out of 13 home games in the Swiss Super League, showing great form. Moreover, in eight Conference League matches, including the preliminary rounds, group stage, playoffs, and round of 16, the team only suffered defeat once. This is a good omen for Basel’s chances of success.
Possible Lineup (4-4-2): Marwin Hitz; Michael Lang, Andy Pelmard, Riccardo Calafiori, Anton Kade; Taulant Xhaka, Zeki Amdouni, Andy Diouf, Dan Ndoye; Jean-Kevin Augustin, Andi Zeqiri.
Betting on OGC Nice
Just like FC Basel, the Conference League could be a consolation for OGC Nice, a team that started its Ligue 1 season strong, but has drifted away from European spots with only one win in the last seven fixtures.
Although Nice only lost once in this period, which was against PSG last matchday, it has recorded five draws, and its inability to finish games could prove costly in the quarter-finals of the continental tournament.
The good news for the team is that it has been playing surprisingly well on the road, having lost only three of its five away games.It’s a remarkable feat for a club that previously lost 19 of its last 25 European away matches, with only two wins.
Possible Lineup (4-3-3): Kasper Schmeichel; Antoine Mendy, Jean-Clair Todibo, Dante Bonfim. Melvin Bard; Pablo Rosario, Aaron Ramsey, Khéphren Thuram-Ulien; Gaëtan Laborde, Terem Moffi, Nicolas Pépé.
JefeBet Prediction
The first-ever match between these two teams is expected to be a tight and evenly-matched duel, since both clubs have had a fairly similar and inconsistent performance in their seasons.
Both teams rely more on what their defenses can do than their offenses, which are not among the top five in their respective leagues. Even after more than 27 matches played in the local circuit, they have not yet reached 40 goals.
Another noteworthy fact is that both teams are among those that have achieved the most draws this season, both in Switzerland and France. Therefore, a tie in this first quarter-final clash between Basel vs Nice would not be surprising.
Prediction: Tie (BAS 1 – NIC 1).
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