FC Basel 1893 vs Barcelona: Betarazi preview and prediction
The fixture
FC Basel 1893 welcome Barcelona for a Friendlies Clubs fixture on Sunday 16 August (15:30 WAT).
Current form
FC Basel 1893, last 5: WWLWD Their latest outing: 6–1 win over Courtételle, away. In their own stadium the record reads 1 won, 1 lost from 4. 2.2 goals per outing makes them dangerous.
Barcelona, last 5: LWDWW Their latest outing: 0–1 defeat to Udinese, away. Away from home the record reads 0 won, 2 lost from 3. Goals for and against: 1.7 scored, 1.0 conceded per game.
Where the goals come from
Betarazi's ratings give FC Basel 1893 1.1 xG, Barcelona 2.9 xG – a total near 4.0. That is an open game on paper: 74% for three or more goals, 63% for GG.
Markets worth a look
1X2 according to our numbers – FC Basel 1893 9%, draw 20%, Barcelona 71%.
GG/NG: GG (63%) at 1.48.
Our call before kick-off
Our pre-match call was Over 2.5 goals (74%, odds 1.33). Most likely score in line with that pick: FC Basel 1893 1–2 Barcelona. Settled on the 90-minute result. Nothing in football is guaranteed – 18+, bet only what you can afford.
Result chances
FC Basel 18939%fair 11.12 · @7.40
Draw20%fair 4.95 · @5.20
Barcelona71%fair 1.41 · @1.35
3.98Expected goals
1.11FC Basel 1893 xG
2.87Barcelona xG
63%Both score
74%Over 2.5
Score grid: top six
1–29%
1–38%
0–28%
0–37%
1–16%
1–46%
From our goals model: FC Basel 1893 1.1 – 2.9 Barcelona expected. Correct scores are long shots even at the top of this list.
All markets: our price vs the bookmaker
Market
Most likely
Chance
Fair odds
Bookmaker
Match result
Barcelona to win✓
71%
1.41
1.35
Double chance
Barcelona or draw✓
91%
1.10
1.09
Both teams to score
Both teams to score✓
63%
1.58
1.48
Draw no bet
Barcelona (draw no bet)✓
89%
1.13
–
Asian handicap
Barcelona -1 (Asian handicap)✓
67%
1.49
–
Over/under 1.5 goals
Over 1.5 goals✓
88%
1.13
1.10
Over/under 2.5 goals
Over 2.5 goals✓
74%
1.36
1.33
Over/under 3.5 goals
Over 3.5 goals✓
54%
1.84
1.80
Over/under 4.5 goals
Under 4.5 goals✗
64%
1.55
1.44
First team to score
Barcelona to score first
71%
1.41
–
Half-time result
Barcelona ahead at half-time✗
56%
1.79
–
Half-time / full-time
HT Barcelona / FT Barcelona✗
51%
1.96
–
Correct score
Correct score 1–2✗
9%
11.71
–
Recent results
FC Basel 1893 – last 6
WWLWDD
15 Aug
@ Courtételle
6–1
W
9 Aug
vs FC Thun
4–2
W
1 Aug
vs Lausanne
0–1
L
25 Jul
@ Servette FC
1–0
W
18 Jul
vs Juventus
0–0
D
11 Jul
vs FC Winterthur
2–2
D
2.2Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Barcelona – last 6
LWDWWL
8 Aug
@ Udinese
0–1
L
8 Aug
vs Nottingham Forest
1–0
W
31 Jul
@ Birmingham
2–2
D
24 Jul
vs Europa Fc
4–1
W
17 May
vs Real Betis
3–1
W
13 May
@ Alaves
0–1
L
1.7Scored / game
1.0Conceded / game
50%Both scored
50%Over 2.5
Head to head
No previous meetings on record between FC Basel 1893 and Barcelona.
What is the prediction for FC Basel 1893 vs Barcelona?
Our pick is Over 2.5 goals with a 74% chance, at bookmaker odds of 1.33.
Who will win FC Basel 1893 vs Barcelona?
On our numbers FC Basel 1893 have a 9% chance of winning, the draw 20% and Barcelona 71%.
How many goals will there be in FC Basel 1893 vs Barcelona?
We expect about 4.0 goals. Over 2.5 goals is 74% likely and both teams score 63% of the time on our projection.
What is the predicted score for FC Basel 1893 vs Barcelona?
Our predicted score is FC Basel 1893 1–2 Barcelona, the most likely score that fits our pick. We expect about 4.0 goals in total.
When is FC Basel 1893 vs Barcelona?
FC Basel 1893 vs Barcelona (Friendlies Clubs) kicks off on Sunday 16 August 2026 at 15:30 (West Africa Time).
Numbers from Betarazi' team ratings and score grid, with bookmaker lines for late news. Kick-off times shown in your local time. Predictions are estimates, not guarantees – 18+, please bet responsibly.