Ludogorets vs Basel: Preview and Prediction

Ludogorets vs Basel
UEFA Champions League – Group A
Date: Wednesday, 23rd November 2016.
Kick-off at 19:45 UK.
Venue: Ludogorets Arena, Razgrad.

Ludogorets and Basel will go into battle for the group A third spot on Wednesday night. They are both searching for their first group stage win in this Champions League season.

The point earned by both teams in the first leg of this fixture is all they have so far in the competition. The winners among the two side will be one foot away into the Europa league second round. They both are on same point (1), but Basel are on third position on goal difference. A draw in the game will keep Basel in the third position while they wait for the match-day 6 to decide their fate.

Ludogorets vs Basel: Head to Head Statistics

Ludogorets Razgrad and Basel met 5 times previously, and Basel have been the better side in their previous meetings. Basel have won 3 of their last 5 games against Ludogorets, drawn once and lost once.

On Bulgarian soil, Basel have lost once and won once against Ludogorets but they have drawn none. Also Basel have a good goal ratio against Ludogorets with 11 goals compared to Ludogorets’ 4 goals.

Both teams have never played a game against any other teams from their opponent’s country.

Ludogorets vs Basel: Prediction

The game ended draw against Switzerland, but there will definitely be a winner in this one. Basel were unlucky against PSG in their last UCL outing as Die’s red card cost them the game. This time they will careful to avoid so incident from happening again.

The two team are on a good run in their domestic leagues, but the Bulgarian side may lose or share the points with Basel.