Istanbul Başakşehir vs Viking FK Predictions, Lineups & Betting Tips

Match Details: August 13, 2025 | Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu | UEFA Conference League Qualifying | 17:00 BST

After an exciting summer break, we are back with some European football in the form of the Conference League. In this third round qualifying match, we have the second leg between Istanbul Başakşehir and Viking FK, with the Turkish side taking a 3-1 away win in the first leg.

Key Betting Tip: Başakşehir to Win at 1.95 odds on Kwiff represents excellent value based on the tip provided by our team of in-house tipsters.

Başakşehir vs Viking Predicted Lineups

Başakşehir Predicted XI: Muhammed Şengezer; Christopher Operi, Ousseynou Ba, Léo Duarte, Onur Bulut; Miguel Crespo, Berat Özdemir, Ömer Ali Şahiner; Ivan Brnic, Nuno Da Costa, Deniz Türüç.

Viking Predicted XI: Kristoffer Klaesson; Sondre Bjørshol, Anders Bærtelsen, Henrik Falchener, Henrik Heggheim; Ruben Alte, Joe Bell, Kristoffer Askildsen; Zlatko Tripic, Veton Berisha, Sander Svendsen.

The hosts make just one change from their first leg, as Deniz Türüç is expected to replace the injured Yusuf Sari.

The Norwegian side have a full-strength squad as they seek to overturn the two-goal deficit.

Başakşehir vs Viking Current League Standings

Despite being one matchday into the 2025/26 Turkish Super Lig season, Başakşehir are yet to play a game after it was postponed.

Viking FK meanwhile are top of the Eliteserien table, three points of clear of Bodø/Glimt. They have scored an impressive 47 goals so far, however do struggle defensively, conceding 26.

Başakşehir vs Viking Head-to-Head Timeline

The first leg between the sides were, with no surprise, the first time the teams had met. We head into the second leg with a 3-1 advantage for the Turkish side. After the Norwegians opened the scoring early on, second half goals from Türüç, Operi, and Davie Selke secured a good lead.

Recent Head-to-Head Results:

• August 7, 2025: Viking 1-3 Başakşehir (Conference League)

Recent Başakşehir and Viking Matches Analysis

Başakşehir Last 5 Matches:

• Başakşehir 0-0 Eintracht Braunschweig (A) – Club Friendly
• Başakşehir 1-0 Düsseldorf (A) – Club Friendly
• Başakşehir 1-0 Cherno More Varna (A) – Conference League Qualification
• Başakşehir 4-0 Cherno More Varna (H) – Conference League Qualification
• Başakşehir 3-1 Viking (A) – Conference League Qualification

An excellent pre-season has given the Istanbul outfit perfect preparation for a tough Conference League Qualification run. They did dispatch Bulgarian side Varna in Round 2, and now need to hold this lead to secure a tie against either Universitatea Craiova or Spartak in the playoff round.

Viking Last 5 Matches:

• Viking 7-0 Koper (H) – Conference League Qualification
• Viking 3-1 Bryne (A) – Eliteserien
• Viking 5-3 Koper (A) – Conference League Qualification
• Viking 1-3 Başakşehir (H) – Conference League Qualification
• Viking 2-1 Sandefjord (A) – Eliteserien

Viking have been scoring for fun recently, netting 18 times in the last five matches, including their thumping of Slovenian outfit Koper 12-3 over two legs. It will be difficult to overcome this deficit in Türkiye, but they certainly have the attacking power to do so.

Başakşehir vs Viking Predictions

Our advanced algorithm analyses over 200 data points to generate these predictions with confidence in an Başakşehir victory. The model factors in current form, head-to-head records, player availability, and tactical matchups. Defensive issues for both sides in recent times suggest that there will be a number of goals. Being the home side, with the crowd behind them, Başakşehir will have enough in the tank to see this tie through.

Best Başakşehir vs Viking Betting Tips

Football Park’s Best Bet: Başakşehir to Win @ 1.95 - Our team of in-house betting tipsters have predicted a huge win for the Western Türkiye side in this fixture. Recent head-to-head and form suggest confidence in an Başakşehir victory.

Key Players to Watch: Başakşehir vs Viking

Miguel Crespo (Başakşehir): The Portuguese midfielder was very good last season for his side, and although he mainly used in attack, he can offer very good value to a team defensively. When ranked among other midfielders in the league last season, Crespo managed an impressive ranking through defensive actions, including tackles won, interceptions, and ball recoveries.

Zlatko Tripic (Viking FK): The 32-year-old brings plenty of experience into the side and will ensure no heads are lost early on. With the away goals rule gone, Viking just need to focus on scoring an early goal, then anything can happen. In 17 Eliteserien matches so far, Tripic has 10 goals and eight assists, so he will be key to all goals Viking may score on Wednesday.

Başakşehir vs Viking Match Facts

Referee: Miloš Milanović (SRB)

Stadium Information: Located in Istanbul, the Başakşehir Fatih Terim Stadyumu can hold up to just over 17,000 spectators, and it is expected to bring a very hostile atmosphere for the Norwegians on Wednesday.

Başakşehir vs Viking: Final Prediction

Başakşehir 4-2 Viking