Basaksehir welcomes Viking in UEFA Conference League match, leading 3-1 from the first leg.
Istanbul Basaksehir, the Turkish powerhouse, will be aiming to secure a place in the UEFA Conference League playoff round when they face Norwegian side Viking in the second leg of their qualifying round encounter on Wednesday evening. The match will take place at Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium, with kick-off scheduled for 7 p.m. (GMT +3).
Basaksehir's European journey began in the 2015-16 UEFA Europa League, where they were eliminated in the third qualifying round by AZ Alkmaar. Since then, they have established a notable presence in European competitions, playing a total of 67 matches across various tournaments.
Their European record includes 12 matches in the UEFA Champions League, 24 in the UEFA Europa League, and 29 in the UEFA Conference League. Deniz Turuc holds the record for the most European appearances for Basaksehir, with 34 matches under his belt.
In the UEFA Conference League, Basaksehir has shown impressive form, winning 17 matches, drawing 8, and losing 4. They have a goal difference of 60-26, and their star striker, Edin Visca, has scored 14 goals, making him the team's top European scorer.
However, Basaksehir finds themselves in a challenging position, having lost the first leg 3-0 to Viking. To advance, they need a win, a draw, or even a one-goal defeat. If they manage to win by two goals, they will force extra time, or if they win by three or more goals, they will advance directly.
Basaksehir will be without the services of Cameroon midfielder Olivier Kemen due to injury. Despite this setback, they will be eager to put up a strong performance and secure their place in the next round.
Serbian referee Milos Milanovic will be in charge of the match, ensuring a fair and competitive contest. The winner of this tie will face either Spartak Trnava (Slovakia) or Universitatea Craiova (Romania) in the playoff round.
Basaksehir's steady presence and growth in European competitions over the past decade have been highlighted by their best performance, reaching the Europa League round of 16 in 2019-20. This second leg against Viking presents another opportunity for them to continue their European journey.
On Wednesday evening, at Basaksehir Fatih Terim Stadium in Istanbul, Turkiye, the Turkish powerhouse, Istanbul Basaksehir, aims to turn their fortunes around and secure a place in the UEFA Conference League playoff round against Norwegian side Viking, eager to advance after a 3-0 loss in the first leg. Deniz Turuc, with a record of 34 European appearances for Basaksehir, will lead the team in the Turkish-governed stadium, where sports like football have shown impressive form with 17 wins and 8 draws in the UEFA Conference League. Star striker Edin Visca, the team's top European scorer with 14 goals, will be instrumental in their effort to overturn the deficit and keep their European journey alive.
