FCB hoping to extend winning streak to five wins in six games in Yverdon

Basel's fine start to the season continues

It's been an excellent start to the season for Basel, who have won four of their five games so far in the Swiss Super League.

Their only defeat came against reigning champions Zurich, and they will be confident of getting back to winning ways when they travel to face Yverdon on Sunday.

Yverdon have had a more difficult start to the campaign, winning just one of their five games.

Basel looking to maintain momentum

Basel will be looking to maintain their momentum after their impressive 3-1 win over Luzern last weekend.

The visitors took the lead through Liam Millar, but Luzern equalized through Ibrahima Niane.

However, Basel regained the lead through Zeki Amdouni, and Arnau Comas sealed the win late on.

Yverdon hoping to cause upset

Yverdon will be hoping to cause an upset when they host Basel.

The hosts have won just one of their five games so far this season, but they will be confident of getting a result against a Basel side that has not been at their best away from home this season.

Yverdon will be without the suspended Maxime Pépin, but they will be boosted by the return of Anthony de Freitas from injury.

Basel team news

Basel will be without the injured trio of Andy Pelmard, Wouter Burger, and Kaly Sène.

However, they have been boosted by the return of Fabian Frei from injury.

Frei is likely to start in midfield, alongside Liam Millar and Zeki Amdouni.

Yverdon team news

Yverdon will be without the suspended Maxime Pépin.

However, they have been boosted by the return of Anthony de Freitas from injury.

De Freitas is likely to start in attack, alongside Guillaume Hoarau and Marvin Spielmann.

Prediction

Basel will be confident of getting back to winning ways when they travel to face Yverdon on Sunday.

The visitors have a much stronger squad than their opponents, and they should have too much quality for Yverdon.

Basel to win 2-0.