Basaksehir vs Viking: Football Previews & Free Football Betting Tips

It’s advantage İstanbul Başakşehir after a sharp 3–1 win in Stavanger last week. Now back at the Başakşehir Fatih Terim, Çağdaş Atan’s side aim to finish the job against a Viking team that’s been flying domestically but must chase two goals on the road.

Expect a lively crowd, confident home team and a determined away following who believe in a comeback. Tactically, we’re set for two proactive 4‑3‑3s: Atan’s structured, set‑play‑savvy Başakşehir with direct width and a target No.9; Viking under co‑head coaches Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim & Morten Jensen look vertical and high‑tempo, with Zlatko Tripić and the returning Veton Berisha leading transitions.

Recent arrivals Davie Selke (scored in the first leg), Eldor Shomurodov, Christopher Operi, Onur Bulut, Miguel Crespo, Olivier Kemen and Abbosbek Fayzullaev deepen Atan’s options. Centre‑back Jérôme Opoku has been listed as a recent doubt; if he’s not ready, Léo Duarte and Ousseynou Ba can pair up. Deniz Türüç is in form after scoring off the bench in Norway.

Berisha is back at the club and went straight into the XI, assisting early in the first leg. Summer addition Kristoffer Haugen strengthens left‑back, while Kristoffer Klaesson has the gloves. Midfield pair Joe Bell and Kristoffer Askildsen are key for Viking’s press and ball‑winning. No fresh suspensions reported at the time of writing.

Starters include summer signings where likely (Başakşehir: Selke, Bulut, Operi, Crespo/Kemen; Viking: Berisha, Haugen, Klaesson).

Başakşehir across their last 10: W6‑D0‑L4, scoring 22 (2.20/gm) and conceding 19 (1.90/gm), with 2 clean sheets (20%). They’re high‑event: 80% of those games went over 2.5, and they tend to grow into matches (60% of goals after half‑time).

Viking are in strong rhythm: last 10 read W7‑D2‑L1, goals 28 for (2.80/gm) and 10 against (1.00/gm), ~34% clean sheets. They shoot plenty (≈18.4 shots, 7.3 on target), counter fast and create consistent xG (≈2.10).

Trend notes: Başakşehir’s set‑pieces and early switches to wide runners are a theme; Viking’s best spells come via Tripić’s carries and Berisha’s penalty‑box movement.

W2‑D0‑L2, goals 9‑8, clean sheets: 1. They’ve had big swings (4‑0 vs Cherno More, 1‑4 vs Fenerbahçe), so game state matters.

W3‑D1‑L0, goals 8‑4, clean sheets: 1. Efficient travelers: they’re comfortable absorbing pressure and striking through wide lanes.

League calendars limit true “last 10 home/away” splits right now; we’ve used the most recent venue‑specific games available.

Davie Selke — new No.9 who changed the first leg late on; a classic penalty‑box outlet and target for early crosses.

Deniz Türüç — set‑piece threat and ball‑striker who drifts inside from the right; momentum is with him.

Zlatko Tripić — carries Viking’s attacking spark from the left, finding cut‑backs and late far‑post runs.

Veton Berisha — focal point on his return; movement across the line and quick finishes keep centre‑backs honest.

Prediction: 2–1 home win (Başakşehir advance).

Why? Home advantage, better set‑piece profile, and depth in attacking options (Selke/Shomurodov/Türüç) tilt it their way. Viking will have spells — they’re a strong away unit — but chasing the tie in Istanbul can open space for Başakşehir’s wide runners.

Main pick: Over 2.5 goals — both sides trend high‑event (each with ~80% overs in the recent sample), with Viking forced to push.

Value angle: Both Teams to Score — Yes. Our BTTS confidence is strong (see call‑out above) given Viking’s chance creation and Başakşehir’s counter threat.