BSC Young Boys vs Slovan Bratislava Preview, prediction, lineups, betting tips & odds | UEFA Europa League 2025-26 qualifiers playoff second leg

The Swiss Super League side came out on top in the first leg.

BSC Young Boys are all set to host Slovan Bratislava in the 2025-26 UEFA Europa League qualifiers playoff second leg fixture. This is going to be an intense and high-stakes game, which will take place at Stadion Wankdorf.

BSC Young Boys will be at home, and they will be feeling confident enough. They emerged victorious in the first leg and are on a one-goal advantage.

The Swiss Super League side, despite with a low attack rate, came out on top with a victory. A win here will help them secure a spot in the UEFA Europa League this season.

Slovan Bratislava will be under pressure from the start. They will be away from home and are down by a goal.

Even though their attacking rate was strong, Bratislava failed to convert their shots into any goals. The Slovak Super Liga side will be looking to come up with a unique strategy.

Kick-off:

• Location: Bern, Switzerland
• Stadium: Stadion Wankdorf
• Date: Thursday, August 28
• Kick-off Time: 11:30 p.m. IST/ 06:00 p.m. GMT/ 02:00 p.m. ET/ 11:00 a.m. PT
• Referee: Rade Obrenović
• VAR: In use

Form:

BSC Young Boys: D-L-D-W-W

Slovan Bratislava: L-W-W-L-D

Players to Watch

Christian Bile Bédia (Young Boys)

Christian Bile Bédia was the sole goal scorer in their 1-0 win in the first leg of the Europa League qualifier against Bratislava. The 29-year-old forward will once again play an important role in the attacking front for the hosts. It will be interesting to see his performance in the second leg.

𝙎𝙞𝙚𝙜 𝙞𝙢 𝙍𝙚𝙜𝙚𝙣 𝙫𝙤𝙣 𝘽𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙨𝙡𝙖𝙫𝙖 💪#bscyb #ybforever #uel pic.twitter.com/VqBsRiyL8B

— BSC YOUNG BOYS (@BSC_YB) August 21, 2025

Tigran Barseghyan (Slovan Bratislava)

The 31-year-old from Armenia will have a crucial role to play in the final third for the visitors. Tigran Barseghyan will be looking to step up and come out with a top performance so that he can help Slovan Bratislava come out on top in the second leg.

Match Facts

• The Young Boys are on a two-match winning streak.
• Slovan Bratislava are winless in their last two games.
• Both of these clubs have secured two clean sheets in their last five matches.

BSC Young Boys vs Slovan Bratislava: Betting Tips and Odds

• BSC Young Boys to win
• Christian Bile Bedia to score
• Goals under 3.5

Injury and Team News

Christian Fassnacht, Facinet Conte, Mats Seiler and Rhodri Smith are injured. Hence, they will not all be in action for the Young Boys.

Slovan Bratislava might miss out on the services of Sandro Cruz due to a lack of fitness.

Head-to-Head

Total matches: 5

BSC Young Boys won: 4

Slovan Bratislava won: 0

Draws: 1

Predicted Lineups

BSC Young Boys predicted lineup (4-4-2)

Keller (GK); Janko, Zoukrou, Benito, Hadjam; Males, Raveloson, Fernandes, Gigovic; Bédia, Monteiro

Slovan Bratislava predicted lineup (3-4-1-2)

Takac (GK); Bajric, Kashia, Wimmer; Blackman, Ignatenko, Pokorny, Sharani; Ibrahim; Barseghyan, Strelec

Match Prediction

This is going to be an interesting fixture, with the hosts at an advantage. BSC Young Boys are likely to come out on top against Slovan Bratislava in their upcoming UEFA Europa League qualifying clash.

Prediction: Young Boys 2-1 Bratislava

Telecast Details

Slovenia: Voyo, Nova Sports 3-6

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