Basel vs Apoel Nicosia prediction (1x2)

APOEL Nicosia will need a four-goal margin thriller at Basel to qualify for the next round in the tournament. Sadly, the visitors have not won a game in any major European contests by more than two goals since 1963. So, the chances of that happening are very rare, especially against FC Basel. FC Basel is playing in the Switzerland Super League while Nicosia is participating in the First Division league of Cyprus. Nicosia is one of the most successful Cypriot clubs and the last season champions. But compared with the Swiss league, they are slightly inferior in the overall competition. Moreover, FC Basel has picked up a commanding 0-3 win in the first leg. If Basel could get a clean sheet victory away from home, then they can probably keep or extend their lead in the clash at the comforts of their own turf. Along with that, Basel will be backed up by their home ground advantage. To make things easier for the host, Nicosia has won only two of their previous 25 away games in the Europa League.