Welcome to Extratips, where today it's Freiburg taking on Basel in a juicy Europa League clash. The game kicks off on September 24th at 19:00 in Europe, promising a night of drama and goals. Odds-wise, Bet365 sees Freiburg as the slight favorites at 1.70, with Basel at 4.33—so, expect a competitive game but favoring the home side. The top odds for both teams to score are at 1.57 for 'Yes', hinting that both might find the net, but it's not a sure thing given Basel's recent defensive resilience. Standing-wise, Freiburg is sitting pretty at 12th in the Bundesliga, while Basel is slightly lower in the Swiss Super League—both teams eager to kickstart their European campaigns after zero points so far. Facing off in the last 5 head-to-heads, Freiburg holds a slight edge with 2 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses—it's a tight affair. Freiburg's recent home form shows a mixed bag—2 wins, 1 draw, 2 losses—highlighting their unpredictability. Basel's away form isn't sparkling either, with 2 draws and 3 defeats. Expect Freiburg’s sharp attack to challenge Basel’s solid but sometimes leaky defense. Key factors? Basel’s recent 0-0 draw in the Champions League might suggest a cautious approach, while Freiburg’s offensive threat remains a question. One storyline to watch: Can Freiburg translate local league form into European success? Or will Basel’s disciplined spine snuff out chances? Highly likely to see a tight contest with a goal or two, but don't be surprised if Freiburg edges it with home advantage. Now, onto predictions—let's get into the bets!