Istanbul Basaksehir vs Viking Prediction 13.08.2025 | UEFA Conference League Qualifiers

Following a productive pre-season in which they battled to a scoreless draw with Eintracht Braunschweig, swept aside Reichenau 4-1, and edged past Fortuna Dusseldorf 1-0, Basaksehir have successfully translated their rhythm and self-belief into their opening competitive fixtures of the new campaign.

The Grey Owls marked their first European challenge in dazzling fashion, brushing past Bulgaria’s Cherno More 5-0 on aggregate, then extending their perfect start to the campaign with a resounding demolition of Viking.

With their league campaign kicking off next weekend at home to Kayserispor, Cagdas Atan’s men will be eager to build on their midweek European display and further sharpen both their form and confidence.

The right-wing role could fall to Deniz Turuc on Wednesday, as Yusuf Sari faces a late fitness check following his early withdrawal in the first leg against Viking.

Meanwhile, Viking travel to Istanbul in high spirits after overturning a first-half deficit to secure a late 2-1 comeback win against Sandefjord over the weekend, successfully maintaining their position at the top of the Eliteserien table.

The Dark Blues refocus on their European campaign with the tough mission of clawing back a two-goal disadvantage, but their recent goal-scoring prowess—10 goals in the last three away matches—gives every indication they won’t surrender without a fight.

Under the leadership of Bjarte Lunde Aarsheim and Morten Jensen, the side has been in blistering form lately, securing four wins from their last five games and lighting up the scoreboard with 17 goals in that period.

Having appeared for just 11 minutes in the first leg after recovering from a four-month ankle injury, Nicholas D'Agostino is expected to have limited minutes in Wednesday’s match.