FC Basel vs Juventus Preview – prediction, team news, lineups | Pre-Season Friendly
An eagerly anticipated pre-season clash pits FC Basel against Juventus at the St. Jakob Park, Basel. Both teams will be looking to sharpen their strategies as they prepare for the new campaign, with Basel aiming to bounce back after a mid-table finish and Juventus hoping to push their momentum forward after a solid, if not spectacular, previous season.
Kick-off details
- Location: Basel, Switzerland
- Stadium: St. Jakob Park
- Date: Saturday, July 18
- Kick-off Time: 07:00 PM IST / 01:30 PM GMT / 09:30 AM ET / 06:30 AM PT
- Referee: To Be Determined
- Video Assistant Referee: Not in use
Teams to watch
- Philip Otele (FC Basel) – The Nigerian forward is central to Basel’s attacking plans, known for his versatility and ability to threaten from the left flank.
- Manuel Locatelli (Juventus) – A midfield engine for Juve, Locatelli looks to drive play forward, contribute with chances, and unlock defenses in the final third.
Match facts
- Three out of Juventus’ last five outings have ended in draws.
- Basel drew their most recent pre-season fixture, continuing a trend of tightly contested friendlies.
- This will be the third meeting between the two clubs.
Injury and squad news
Basel will be without Kaio Eduardo due to injury concerns. For Juventus, several players will miss out, including Francisco Conceição, Dušan Vlahović, Weston McKennie, Teun Koopmeiners, Kephren Thuram, and Kenan Yildiz, as the side experiments with different lineups for the friendly.
Head-to-head
- Total encounters: 2
- Basel wins: 1
- Juventus wins: 1
- Draws: 0
Predicted lineups
FC Basel (4-3-3)
Salvi (GK); Ruegg, Omeragic, Daniliuc, Schmid; Koindredi, Leroy, Bacanin; Salah, Ajeti, Duranville
Juventus (3-4-2-1)
Di Gregorio (GK); Kalulu, Gatti, Kelly; João Mário, Locatelli, Douglas Luiz, Cambiaso; Licina, Miretti; Openda
Match prediction
Both sides will test fresh ideas as they prepare for the competitive season ahead. Juventus enter as the more settled unit, with greater squad depth and higher-quality options across the pitch. Basel, while ambitious, may struggle to keep pace over the full 90 minutes, and Juventus are strong favorites to edge this one with a narrow victory.
Where to watch
Fans can catch the action via the clubs’ official channels and their accompanying apps.
